The Emergency Services Team is a group of officers trained in special weapons and tactics. The team consists of three elements; tactical, marksmen/observers, and negotiators. The team responds when requested to assist with medium - high risk search warrants, barricaded subjects with a weapon, hostage situations, suicidal subjects, and any other occasion where the training and skills of the officers can be utilized to assist in resolving the incident. EST tactical and marksmen officers are required to maintain a level of physical fitness and shooting skills which allow them to complete these assignments.