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Strategic Response Team
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It is the policy of this department to
establish and maintain a police tactical component
consisting of a Strategic Response Team (SRT) of highly
trained and skilled individuals to be used in response to
specific critical, high-risk and potentially dangerous
occurrences. The Tomball Police Department’s Strategic
Response Team (SRT) consists of 7 Police Officers who
provide specialized services in support of the Tomball
Police Department's mission. The main goal of the SRT is to
provide protection and safety for innocent civilians and
police personnel at high-risk incidents.
The Strategic Response Team was formed in September 2003.
Each member of the team has attended rigorous SWAT schools
and specialty schools to increase their skills, knowledge
and abilities. The Tomball Police Department has provided
each member with the highest quality weaponry and equipment
necessary and essential to safely perform their job task. In
2005, the Strategic Response Team executed multiple narcotic
search warrants and was responsible for the seizure of
several weapons, narcotics, and U.S. currency. The team has
also created a network with other tactical units throughout
the region. This networking showed to be effective as 36
tactical police officers maintained a perimeter to preserve
peace during the KKK Rally that came to Tomball. The SRT
responds to a variety of situations such as Barricaded
Suspects, Hostage Situations, Dignitary Protection, Civil
Disturbance, Search & Arrest Warrants, Armed Suspect,
Narcotics Warrants and Anti-Terrorism.
Strategic Response Team Mission Statement
The mission of the Tomball Police Department Strategic
Response Team is to deliver mental, physical and tactical
preparedness in the face of crisis situations. The Strategic
Response Team trains and deploys as a unit focused on trust,
discipline and teamwork. In doing so, the Strategic Response
Team stands ready to defend from harm and oppression, those
who work, live and recreate in the community. The foundation
of the Strategic Response Team is built on Honor, Integrity
and Ethics. The Team’s mission will be conducted with the
utmost professionalism and excellence.
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