The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Response Team (SRT) is a highly trained, specialized unit tasked with handling high-risk operations and critical incidents throughout Beaufort County. Based in Washington, North Carolina, the SRT is composed of deputies who undergo rigorous tactical training to respond to situations that exceed the capabilities of standard patrol units.

The team is responsible for executing high-risk search and arrest warrants, resolving barricaded subject incidents, hostage rescues, active shooter responses, and crowd control during civil disturbances. SRT members are trained in advanced tactics, firearms proficiency, breaching techniques, and crisis negotiation, and work in close coordination with local, state, and federal agencies when necessary.

The primary mission of the Sheriff’s Response Team is to ensure public safety while minimizing risk to civilians, officers, and suspects. Whether responding to rapidly evolving threats or supporting planned operations, the SRT brings a disciplined, professional, and decisive approach to law enforcement in Beaufort County.

Through preparedness, precision, and teamwork, the SRT stands ready to protect and serve the community during its most critical moments.