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S.R.T. - Special Response Team

The Special Response Team (S.R.T.) is the Orange County Sheriff's Office's highly trained tactical unit, ready to respond to our community's most challenging public safety incidents. 

These specially selected, trained, and equipped deputies complete rigorous training to handle dangerous operations, including:

  • High-risk search warrants

  • Violent offender/fugitive apprehension

  • Hostage situations

  • Barricaded suspect(s)

  • Civil unrest management

  • Emergency tactical response

Team Excellence
 

Each S.R.T. member maintains readiness through mandatory ongoing training and must meet strict performance standards. This commitment to excellence ensures our team is prepared to respond effectively when called upon to protect public safety.

SRT Team entering room
SRT team together
SRT team entering door
SRT team moving
SRT clearing room
SRT posing together
SRT member clearing hallway
SRT discussing training
Major Josh Wood

Major
Josh
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Major Josh Wood (pictured to the left) leads the S.R.T. Team.

Contact him with any questions:

Email: jwood@orangecountync.gov

Phone: (919) 245-2927

Our Locations:

Main Office:

106 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Detention Center:

1200 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278

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Contact Us:

Main Office:

(919) 245-2900​

Detention Center:

(919) 245-2940

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