The Emergency Services Team maintains readiness through regular training and evaluation. Several team members are Maryland Police Training Commission-approved instructors in a variety of police and tactical disciplines. Training is conducted monthly, and team members must re-qualify on tactical weapons systems, physical fitness tests, and other specialized equipment. Team members attend various specialized tactical training throughout the United States.
The Emergency Services Team is trained and equipped to handle (but not limited to):
- Hostage / Barricade Situations
- Vice/Narcotics Search and Seizure Warrants
- High-Risk / Felony Warrant Service
- Surveillance / Stakeouts
- Detention Center Incidents (uprisings, hazardous transports)
- Protective Operations
- Tactical Waterborne Operations
- Civil Disturbance
- Training Assignments
- Equipment Maintenance