SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM

The Ocean Shores Police Department Special Operations Team (SOT) consists of nine, specially trained police officers from within the Ocean Shores Police Department. The SOT is capable of responding to critical incidents within Ocean Shores that require a specialized tactical response.

The team consists of a team leader and an assistant team leader, five entry team members and two hostage negotiators. The SOT's primary focus is immediate containment of an incident until the Grays Harbor County SERT arrives. The SOT received a grant to purchase the initial equipment need for the team. Deputy Chief Russ Fitts is the Team Leader.