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TACTICAL SERVICES UNIT

The Vermont State Police Tactical Services Unit (TSU) is the largest and most active team of its kind in the state. The TSU is comprised of highly trained Troopers that are skilled in the areas of Hostage Rescue, High Risk Warrant Service, Fugitive Recovery, Barricade/ Suicidal Subjects and Dignitary Protection. TSU members receive their training from subject matter experts from across the country in areas that include, but are not limited to:

  • Basic and Advanced Entry Techniques
  • Chemical/Less Lethal Munitions
  • Tactical Breeching
  • Basic, Advanced and Sniper Instructor Training Basic and Advanced
  • Firearms Instructor Training
  • Live Fire Shoot House Training
  • High Risk Warrant/Hostage Rescue Training
  • Active Shooter Instructor Training
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction

The TSU is also actively involved with in-service patrol procedures training for Vermont State Police members and continually conducts tactical training for other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

The Team Commander is Sergeant Marc Thomas. You may reach Sergeant Thomas by e-mail by clicking on this link.

Team Leaders

  • Lt. William Jenkins, Sniper Coordinator
  • Sgt. Michael Aamodt





 

 








   
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