Officers on patrol are highly trained in tactics and with the sidearm they carry on duty. They are prepared to handle a host of situations, but there are times when their training and weapons may be inadequate to carry out their mission. For those instances, some members of the department receive special training in tactics and weapons, and work as a team to counter special situations.

The Tactical response Team (TRT) has the responsibility of responding to any situation that requires specialized weapons and tactics. These situations include but are not limited to the following: hostage situations; barricaded suspects; violent civil unrest; and the execution of search warrants. The team assists citizens by holding demonstrations and educational sessions on how to react in dangerous situations.