WCPD SRT Truck 9097

[x635 4,066]

One of the coolest Police Special Operations trucks I've ever seen. ( I know it's old news to some, but it's the first time I've seen it.....I didn't even know it existed actually)

Westchester County Police
Special Response Team
9097
2014 Freightliner/Hackney

Photo by me.

The Special Response Team (SRT) is a group of highly trained and specially equipped police officers who respond to emergencies requiring advanced police tactics. The SRT is deployed in:

• High-risk warrant executions
• Forced building entries
• Hostage situations
• Barricaded subjects

Other incidents requiring specialized weapons, tactics or equipment

As with all services offered by the county police, the SRT:

• Is available to all law enforcement agencies in the county
• Trains regularly in order to remain proficient with their skills for their response duties
• Cross-trains with tactical response teams of other departments - an integral component of regular training
• Assists in developing, coordinating and participating in multi-jurisdictional special, response-team training initiatives throughout the county

The SRT is supported by a Counter Sniper/Marksman Team that consists of marksmen/observers, whose primary function is to augment the Special Response Team. The CST provides:

• Real time intelligence in critical situations through observation of the premises using specialized optical devices.
• Cover and operational support to SRT officers and other special response personnel as they mobilize during a deployment

[Bnechis 3,961]

One of the coolest Police Special Operations trucks I've ever seen. ( I know it's old news to some, but it's the first time I've seen it.....I didn't even know it existed actually)

X635, Please look this way

You never saw it, it does not exist. " The flash of light you saw in the sky was not a UFO. Swamp gas from a weather balloon was trapped in a thermal pocket and reflected the light from Venus."

[x635 4,066]

LMAO BNechis!

[Bottom of Da Hill 76]

they need more trucks?

[x635 4,066]

they need more trucks?

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What should they respond in? The truck carries equipment for the incidents and purposes described below, and is critical to the response of the SRT.

The Special Response Team (SRT) is a group of highly trained and specially equipped police officers who respond to emergencies requiring advanced police tactics. The SRT is deployed in:

• High-risk warrant executions
• Forced building entries
• Hostage situations
• Barricaded subjects

Other incidents requiring specialized weapons, tactics or equipment

As with all services offered by the county police, the SRT:

• Is available to all law enforcement agencies in the county
• Trains regularly in order to remain proficient with their skills for their response duties
• Cross-trains with tactical response teams of other departments - an integral component of regular training
• Assists in developing, coordinating and participating in multi-jurisdictional special, response-team training initiatives throughout the county

The SRT is supported by a Counter Sniper/Marksman Team that consists of marksmen/observers, whose primary function is to augment the Special Response Team. The CST provides:

• Real time intelligence in critical situations through observation of the premises using specialized optical devices.
• Cover and operational support to SRT officers and other special response personnel as they mobilize during a deployment

[MrRoboto 1]

they need more trucks?

How else would they continue to steal jobs from the Various EMS and FD's in Westchester County?

On a serious note, who cares what they have, or how many? I'd rather them be prepared for the worst.

Edited August 23, 2014 by MrRoboto

[Bottom of Da Hill 76]

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What should they respond in? The truck carries equipment for the incidents and purposes described below, and is critical to the response of the SRT.

well between them and DES there,s alot of trucks to go around?

[x635 4,066]

well between them and DES there,s alot of trucks to go around?

But two separate agencies with two different missions. And a lot of grant money LOL.

[Bnechis 3,961]

But two separate agencies with two different missions. And a lot of grant money LOL.

Yes but do they have the trained personnel available to operate all of that equipment that was purchased with our grant (read tax) money?

If it sits there with no one to operate it, its useless

If it responds, but with only a small % of the personnel needed to perform the mission, its useless

and if it responds to incidents without being called, and ignores policies, procedures and ICS in general, because "nobody can stop us", its more than useless it is a danger to themselves, other responders and the community.

[Bottom of Da Hill 76]

Yes but do they have the trained personnel available to operate all of that equipment that was purchased with our grant (read tax) money?

If it sits there with no one to operate it, its useless

If it responds, but with only a small % of the personnel needed to perform the mission, its useless

and if it responds to incidents without being called, and ignores policies, procedures and ICS in general, because "nobody can stop us", its more than useless it is a danger to themselves, other responders and the community.

man i love this guy so very true..........sounds like i made this post myself...

[SageVigiles 1,194]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't SRT the tactical arm of WCPD SOD? As opposed to ESU, which is the Rescue/HAZMAT end of things? Just trying to get an understanding.

I believe Baltimore City Police Emergency Vehicle Unit runs two similar units mounted on International Cab/Chassis. They are more of a NYPD-style ESU if I'm not mistaken (rescues, EDPs, service calls, tactical operations, disorder control, etc) though I'm pretty sure Baltimore has a separate SWAT team (which they may still call QRT) that focuses exclusively on tactical ops.

Edited August 24, 2014 by SageVigiles

[Bababoosky 24]

All members of the Special Response Team are trained to use ALL of the equipment that Grant's (read your tax dollars) have purchased. Its not like we purchased a Rescue, that has to put a piece of apparatus out of service to staff. As far as tax money goes, who do you think pays for all of our equipment? Did the Echo Bay project have money trees grown to aquire equipment and personel? Bottom of da Hill, as far as the County needed more pieces of equipment, don't you think the tax payers could do with a few less firehouses to pay for in Tarrytown?

[amr6334 16]

Speaking of Fire Stations, How many does Hastings have. I know of at least 3 (Not including EMS). Protection on Warburton, Hook and Ladder and I think 2 more.

[amr6334 16]

Sorry got off subject there but........What big cities does WCPD respond to. I know Yonkers and White Plains have there own "toys" but does any other city / town / village have any bigger toys.

[x635 4,066]

Sorry got off subject there but........What big cities does WCPD respond to. I know Yonkers and White Plains have there own "toys" but does any other city / town / village have any bigger toys.

They really aren't "toys". Yes, it may seem like (PD-wise) there is a lot of equipment, but if something big goes down those 'toys" will be saving lives. And WCPD had much of this equipment WAY before any of the local jurisdictions even considered obtaining their own. They were the first and only department in the area to have things such as a riot control unit, DWI Enforcement and prevention, and one of the first and only "Jaws Of Life" in Westchester County. Post-9/11 grants made it possible for many cities and municipalities to obtain their own equipment when it previously would have been financially impossible, and County PD used it to build and improve on what they already had.

As far as municipalities that have a lot of specialized equipment and units, Greenburgh has a lot of their own.

WCPD and their SOD not only supports and trains with the "big cities", but nearly all jurisdictions in the county. They cover both primary jurisdictions (Westchester County facilities like Playland, all County Parks, the County Office building, the County Center, the Medical Center/Grassland Campus, Westchester Community College, and HPN Westchester County Airport. They also cover busy contracted highways, and are the primary PD's for the Town Of Ossining, Cortlandt, and Village of Mount Kisco). They also work protective details at many high profile events in Westchester, and maintain security of the massive infrastructure in the county.

And, it doesn't matter whether it's a "big city" or not. Incidents as like Newtown and Eastchester PD Officer Michael Frey are a tragic example of something that could happen anywhere. The Eastchester incident made aware the need for specialized equipment and training in Westchester.

There have been many stories over the past few years where WCPD resources have been credited with saving lives and apprehending suspects, as well as preventing and interrupting criminal acts. Many local jurisdictions depend on WCPD's specialized shared services every day, and all county citizens and visitors benefit from it.

Take a close look at the WCPD vehicles and the equipment they carry. They get used, it's quite obvious. And a lot of time has been invested into training personnel so they always have proper staffing in a timely manner 24/7. I hope one day I am extended the privledge to photograph some of their equipment to illustrate what they are capable of.

The only level that County PD disappointed me on was the disbanding of the mounted unit. Mounted units are a great and positive outreach tool for law enforcement-public relationships....especially nowadays. Mounted units are also great at crowd control and just their visibility can be very intimidating and a deterent to many. I hope they bring it back someday.

For more reading, the following link details all the different specialized units within WCPD, and many aren't even in the everyday public eye:

http://publicsafety.westchestergov.com/shared-services-sp-139

[Bottom of Da Hill 76]

All members of the Special Response Team are trained to use ALL of the equipment that Grant's (read your tax dollars) have purchased. Its not like we purchased a Rescue, that has to put a piece of apparatus out of service to staff. As far as tax money goes, who do you think pays for all of our equipment? Did the Echo Bay project have money trees grown to aquire equipment and personel? Bottom of da Hill, as far as the County needed more pieces of equipment, don't you think the tax payers could do with a few less firehouses to pay for in Tarrytown?

you need to ask the tax payers from tarrytown that.

[Bottom of Da Hill 76]

All members of the Special Response Team are trained to use ALL of the equipment that Grant's (read your tax dollars) have purchased. Its not like we purchased a Rescue, that has to put a piece of apparatus out of service to staff. As far as tax money goes, who do you think pays for all of our equipment? Did the Echo Bay project have money trees grown to aquire equipment and personel? Bottom of da Hill, as far as the County needed more pieces of equipment, don't you think the tax payers could do with a few less firehouses to pay for in Tarrytown?

boosky to much equipment and wasted tax dollars and personel can be used else where.....you need what you need i agree but the toys now come on lets be honest really?

[AFS1970 504]

Cool pic, thanks for posting it.

One trend I have noticed that I find odd it the style of the markings. Here you have a big truck, clearly marked as a police vehicle, with red and blue lights and I am sure a siren or two. Yet the patch on the door is in subdued colors. What is this about? Is there any need for such camouflage or any actual value to subduing the markings on such a highly visible truck?

I have noticed more and more subdue colors on uniforms lately, but as they are on darker uniforms I get that. Although my local PD now has bright lime green shirts with silver reflective stripes and subdued black and grey patches on them as an alternative uniform for traffic jobs. Again I have to ask what is the point of a subdued patch on a high viability shirt?

[Dinosaur 844]

Good thing this isn't a military surplus truck or they'd be getting beat up in the press for having it.

[Bababoosky 24]

boosky to much equipment and wasted tax dollars and personel can be used else where.....you need what you need i agree but the toys now come on lets be honest really?

And where would this equipment and personnel be better used? Is there something wrong with trying upgrade equipment? Every department tries to take advantage of grants, I am sure yours as well. I believe rumors of a new truck and boat for your department from the Tappan Zee Bridge project are floating about. This is not a waste of tax dollars? WIth this new truck, will you have to build another new firehouse to house it?

[Bottom of Da Hill 76]

And where would this equipment and personnel be better used? Is there something wrong with trying upgrade equipment? Every department tries to take advantage of grants, I am sure yours as well. I believe rumors of a new truck and boat for your department from the Tappan Zee Bridge project are floating about. This is not a waste of tax dollars? WIth this new truck, will you have to build another new firehouse to house it?

the dept.s that respond to tee zee bridge project should get the grants to upgrade there equipment after all they do respond to it.as for as where personnel be better used?how about the parkways and other area.s that you respond to.not against upgrade in the equipment and the grants you get you def need what you need to do your job and to be safe.

[Morningjoe 162]

the dept.s that respond to tee zee bridge project should get the grants to upgrade there equipment after all they do respond to it.as for as where personnel be better used?how about the parkways and other area.s that you respond to.not against upgrade in the equipment and the grants you get you def need what you need to do your job and to be safe.

I can't tell if you're putting on an act and playing dumb, or if you're actually involved in emergencies services when you can't even structure a written sentence into a logical, cohesive manor with proper syntax, grammar and annunciation, so the rest of the world can understand you.

I get that it's the internet, and that people really could care less about spelling late vs. L8, or Lmao.... But seriously brotha, pick up a book and learn the difference between a period and an apostrophe.

People might actually take what you're trying to convey to us seriously.

[Bottom of Da Hill 76]

some big words there,/;'[]\)(*&^%$$##@!hows that?

[STAT213 332]

And there goes the thread.

Bottom of the hill, his point is a valid one.

It, however is, like many other posts on here, lost in the delivery. As soon as you call me names, or insult me or my involvement in whichever service I'm in, you've lost me.

It is VERY easy right now to type away on your computer, phone or whatever device a snappy reply to an internet posting. If it makes you feel good when you're typing it, wait 24 hours to post it.

Best to keep your virtual mouth shut and let folks wonder if you're an idiot than to open it and remove all doubt.

Now, as for that sexy black pooooooleece truck...riddle me this...how many times a year is it used? And by used I mean driven to a scene where stuff on it gets deployed. Not just parked.

And, how far away is the next closest one like it? If we ALL asked those questions when specing apparatus, think where we would be!

Regardless, it is a nice pic, Seth. Thanks for posting it.

[x635 4,066]

I think STAT213's post is a good way to end this discussion. He gives some good advice and hopefully some will listen.

For the record, EMTBravo and me supports Westchester County Police Department and it's mission based on numerous years experience and familiarization with the agency.. It's one of the very few agencies in Westchester that truly understands and utilizes the "shared services" concept. I'm dismayed that there are some people who forget this equipment is there to protect us all who are in Westchester, resident or not. We're very lucky to have these relatively standard (to most major metropolitan areas PDs across the country) resources available to us. And lucky enough to have officers brave enough to man these type of units. It's unacceptable to bicker for bickering's sake and cause misconceptions on issues like this.

To anyone STILL questioning the need, please re-read my post below:

They really aren't "toys". Yes, it may seem like (PD-wise) there is a lot of equipment, but if something big goes down those 'toys" will be saving lives. And WCPD had much of this equipment WAY before any of the local jurisdictions even considered obtaining their own. They were the first and only department in the area to have things such as a riot control unit, DWI Enforcement and prevention, and one of the first and only "Jaws Of Life" in Westchester County. Post-9/11 grants made it possible for many cities and municipalities to obtain their own equipment when it previously would have been financially impossible, and County PD used it to build and improve on what they already had.

As far as municipalities that have a lot of specialized equipment and units, Greenburgh has a lot of their own.

WCPD and their SOD not only supports and trains with the "big cities", but nearly all jurisdictions in the county. They cover both primary jurisdictions (Westchester County facilities like Playland, all County Parks, the County Office building, the County Center, the Medical Center/Grassland Campus, Westchester Community College, and HPN Westchester County Airport. They also cover busy contracted highways, and are the primary PD's for the Town Of Ossining, Cortlandt, and Village of Mount Kisco). They also work protective details at many high profile events in Westchester, and maintain security of the massive infrastructure in the county.

And, it doesn't matter whether it's a "big city" or not. Incidents as like Newtown and Eastchester PD Officer Michael Frey are a tragic example of something that could happen anywhere. The Eastchester incident made aware the need for specialized equipment and training in Westchester.

There have been many stories over the past few years where WCPD resources have been credited with saving lives and apprehending suspects, as well as preventing and interrupting criminal acts. Many local jurisdictions depend on WCPD's specialized shared services every day, and all county citizens and visitors benefit from it.

Take a close look at the WCPD vehicles and the equipment they carry. They get used, it's quite obvious. And a lot of time has been invested into training personnel so they always have proper staffing in a timely manner 24/7. I hope one day I am extended the privledge to photograph some of their equipment to illustrate what they are capable of.

For more reading, the following link details all the different specialized units within WCPD, and many aren't even in the everyday public eye:

http://publicsafety.westchestergov.com/shared-services-sp-139