South Suburban Emergency Response Team

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The South Suburban Emergency Response Team is a multi-jurisdictional emergency response team currently comprised of thirty-four police departments here in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. The team is responsible for the protection of approximately 600,000 residents in an area that is over 150 square miles.

The response team was designed to provide member agencies with a tactical response to Critical Incidents. Critical Incidents are defined as, but not limited to: Armed/Suicidal Subject's, Barricaded Subject's, Hostage Situations, Sniper Situations, High-Risk Apprehension, High-Risk Warrant Service, Dignitary Protection, Civil Disturbances, Disaster Assistance, Terrorist Incidents, Special Assignments.

Recognizing that the presence of a highly trained, highly skilled police tactical unit has been shown to substantially reduce the risk of injury or loss of life to citizens, police officers and suspects; and recognizing that a well managed team response to critical incidents usually results in the successful resolution of critical incidents, it is the intent of the South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SSERT) to provide a highly trained and skilled tactical team as a resource for the (SSERT) member agencies in the handling of critical incidents.

The South Suburban Emergency Response Team is a non-profit organization that relies on annual dues from participating agencies to purchase equipment, maintain vehicles and provide quality training for the officers.

Proudly serving the communities of: Alsip, Blue Island, Bridgeview, Burbank, Burnham, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Glenwood, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lemont, Lynwood,

Markham, Matteson, Midlothian, New Lenox, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Orland Park,

Palos Park, Park Forest, Posen, Richton Park, Riverdale, Sauk Village, South Holland,

Thornton, Tinley Park, Willow Springs.