Special Operations Response Team (SORT)

The Special Operations Response Team (SORT) was created in 1980 to provide a tactical response element for the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. There are currently four regional teams: North, South, West and Central, with plans underway to implement a fifth team in the near future . The teams train and respond daily, and are a full time asset providing their specialized services to communities and law enforcement agencies across the state. In addition, each Troop has .308-cal. Riflemen who are available to work with the SORT as Snipers/Observers in certain critical incidents.

SORT equipment capabilities:

• Less Lethal Munitions
• Chemical Munitions
• Night Vision Equipment
• Thermal Imagery
• Cameras/Fiber Optics
• Illumination Devices
• Noise Flash
• Diversionary Devices
• High angle rescue capability
• Armored personnel carrier (Bearcat)