5-06/150.20 - Sheriff's Response Team Composition and Structure



The command element of the SRT shall consist of a Commander or Captain, Emergency Operations Bureau (EOB) SRT Sergeant, and appropriate support staff.  In addition, the SRT will consist of four platoons or more.  The configuration of the SRT may be modified by the SRT Commander or the EOB SRT Sergeant to meet specific requirements of the event or incident.

Each platoon shall be structured as follows:

  • Platoon Lieutenant;

  • Four Squad Sergeants;

  • Four Assistant Squad Sergeants;

  • Four - 15 Deputy Squads, to include the following configurations:

    • One Deputy Scribe

    • One Deputy Driver

    • One Deputy Marksman

    • Two Line Backers (Less-Lethal Deputies)

    • Ten Squad Deputies

The following specialized support personnel may be utilized during an SRT deployment:

  • Mounted Enforcement Detail;

  • Motor Response Team;

  • Special Enforcement Bureau;

  • IRC Booking Team;

  • Court Services Transportation (CST);

  • Aero Bureau;

  • Reserve Forces Bureau;

  • IAB Use of Force Roll Out Team;

  • Detective Division Intelligence/Undercover Operations Team Detail; and

  • Miscellaneous support personnel (drivers, technicians, etc.).