The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) utilizes a County multijurisdictional Special Response Team (SRT) that has the responsibility of responding to any critical high-risk situations that may arise out of the Sheriff’s Office duties.The County Sheriff/Police SRT was organized by the Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic Beach and Pine Knoll Shores Police Departments in 2008. The County SRT also utilizes specialized medics from Carteret County E.M.S., Newport Fire Department and Pine Knoll Shores Fire Department. The mission of the County SRT is to bring a successful and safe conclusion to all critical high-risk situations.