Tuscaloosa Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Ted Sexton

 

Conceived in 1980, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office Tactical Unit has evolved from a donation sponsored unit to a distinguished part of the Sheriff's Office Technical Services Division. Headed by Tactical Team Commander, Capt. Loyd Baker, the unit is comprised of 20 members, all of which have received advanced tactical training involving the most advanced techniques and weaponry. Members of the Tactical Unit have completed training in aspects of executive protection, less than lethal training, chemical agent deployment and various other topics in the tactical field. Annual training is completed with the Los Angeles County SEB Unit.

The unit's major focal points are execution of high risk warrants, armed and/or barricaded subjects, hostage situations, and executive protection. In-service training is done on a regular basis to insure the team's readiness is maintained at peak efficiency. The Tactical Team also stands ready to assist surrounding agencies upon request.

"We had some fun joking about the APC when we first got it, but when you're on a serious call with heavily armed suspects, everyone loves the fact that its there. It affords cover in many areas where there is none." - Capt. Loyd Baker

 

Dive Team

Commander Lt. Rickey Butler
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office maintains an active Dive-Rescue team. All five members are certified divers. Included on the team are members with Emergency Medical Technician certification, Med-Dive certification, and underwater crime scene training. Duties of the Dive Team include underwater evidence recovery, search and rescue, and underwater crime scene investigations.

 

Explosives Ordinance Disposal Team

The Sheriff's Office also maintains an E.O.D. team to handle explosive devices and other hazardous materials requiring such expertise. This team is adequately equipped to respond to in the event of the locating of a bomb or a similar object.


 
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