24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Phone - (607) 334-2424 or Fax (607) 334-1217
info@norwichpd.org | Department Patches?
To report an emergency,
dial 911
www.NPDtips.com
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The Norwich City Police Department's Emergency Response Team (E.R.T., a.k.a.: SWAT) was formed in 1998. There was a serious need for highly trained individuals to deal with unusual and sometimes dangerous situations. High risk warrant service (either arrest warrant or search warrant), and barricaded subjects are just a few of the many situations which the Norwich City E.R.T. handles.
Six officers currently make up the department's E.R.T..
These officers had to meet specific criteria to become a member of the Norwich
E.R.T.. Members have gone through standardized training by either the
United States military or by retired and active members of SWAT teams based
in Los Angeles, California. The intense training guided the primary focus of
the team. It's primary mission is that of saving life in often difficult situations.
Training and prior planning are essential for safety as well as a smoothly
operating unit.
Proper equipment also helps, and each officer is outfitted with basic tactical
armor, load bearing vests to carry equipment and breaching tools (for stubborn
doors and seemingly impassable obstacles).
Officers carry department issued ordinance such as GLOCK model 22 pistols, shot
guns and CAR-40 battle rifles. The team's standard dress is black from members
BDU's to their kevlar helmets.
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Last minute briefing prior to executing a recent raid. This is to assure that each ERT member understands their job, and what's expected of them. All of their safety depends on their training, and knowing what to do in advance. |
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Here, the ERT squad begins to move on the objective.
This is where all the hours of preparation, training, and hard work
come together.
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After the successful raid. Suspects in custody. |