Strategic Response Team (SRT)
Overview
Burleson Police Department's Strategic Response Team (SRT) was established in October 2018. The unit was created on the premise that a modern police agency requires a way to address the four pillars of computer comparison statistics (CompStat). The CompStat philosophy emphasizes information sharing, responsibility, accountability and improved effectiveness.
CompStat includes four generally recognized core components:
- Timely and accurate information or intelligence
- Rapid deployment of resources
- Effective tactics
- Relentless follow-up
The SRT's mission is to address quality-of-life issues affecting the environment where residents live and conduct business. This includes conducting surveillance on locations and individuals where information indicates criminal activity is occurring, targeting fugitives from justice and repeat criminal offenders, and utilizing investigative techniques to intercept human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, illegal weapons, stolen property and other contraband. The team also seizes illicit proceeds generated by these activities.
Canine Unit
The Burleson Police Department launched its K-9 unit in 2022. K-9 Sonic and his handler are assigned to the SRT to assist in operations involving the detection and interdiction of narcotics. K-9 Sonic is a male Dutch Shepherd-Malinois mix purchased from the Hill Country Dog Center in Bandera, Texas. K-9 Sonic and his handler are certified by the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association to detect illegal drugs such as methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. K-9 Sonic also provides vital assistance to other law enforcement agencies.
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