The Garfield County All Hazards Response Team (AHRT) was developed in response to the ever-increasing needs of the communities in the county.
Mission Statement
Recognizing that the presence of a highly trained, highly skilled tactical unit has been shown to substantially reduce the risk of injury or loss of life to citizens, police officers, firefighters and suspects. By recognizing that a well managed team response to critical incidents usually results in a successful resolution of critical incidents, it is the intent of the All Hazards Response Team to work together to provide a highly trained and skilled tactical team as a resource for those that are in need.
Funding
The team and its equipment are generally funded through grants made possible by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Joint Effort
The AHRT Team is a joint effort between various law enforcement agencies in the county, and currently includes sworn officers from:
Additionally, the team includes medics and firefighter personnel from the Glenwood Springs Fire Department and Colorado River Fire Rescue.