Emergency Service Unit

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The Emergency Service Unit (other names: Emergency Services Squad (ESS) and Emergency Service Detail) is an emergency unit for some police forces in the United States, especially on the east coast of the United States . It is requested in the event of traffic accidents, building collapses, hostage-taking and similar situations in which special equipment and / or specialist knowledge are required. The ESU comprises numerous departments such as a service dog unit (canine unit), police divers , emergency medical teams, explosives experts, technical assistance (Specialized Equipment Rescue) and an area of ​​training.

tasks

While the Canine Unit (K9 Unit) offers support with service dogs in the search for missing persons, fugitive offenders or hidden drugs, the tactical part of the ESU is the counterpart to the SWAT units of other states. This unit also contains them Highly trained officers in the New York City Police Department.

Organizations

The largest (500 employees) ESU is at the New York Police Department (NYPD) . The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department has had an Emergency Services Unit since 1983. Other ESUs are Los Angeles County Sheriff-ESD, Yonkers Police ESU, Fairfield, NJ Police-ESU, Burlington, NJ Police, Union County, NJ Police-ESU, Kaufman County-ESU, Larimer County Sheriff-ESU, Hopewell Township-ESU, Austin-Travis Co. EMS-ESU, Edison EMS Emergency Services Unit, New Hampshire Health Emergency Services Unit, and Los Angeles County Sheriff-ESD.