Special Operations Response Team

The Special Operations Response Team or SORT Team was developed in the early 90's to address the need to respond to high risk situations in the detention facility such as cell extractions, inmate movement or transport, and hostage and/or riot situations. Testing for this specialized team includes a personnel file review, and physical agility test to determine proper candidates for this highly sought after specialization. A SORT member is expected to be a leader amongst their fellow jail staff and a resource for those staff members in regards to officer safety and tactics in the jail.

SORT

Detention Facilities - Visitation Cancelled

Due to the impending snow storm across the state of Maryland visitation will be cancelled on Sunday, January 25, 2026 and Monday, January 26, 2026.

All SORT members are required to maintain a high level of training and expertise, and attend specific training programs. SORT members are duly trained throughout the year in special operation principles to include mock riots, facility evacuations, emergency procedures, dealing with high risk inmates, cell placements and extractions. SORT members are duly trained in specialized equipment, including use of OC., riot batons and less-lethal specialty weapons.

Special Operations Response Team Training includes the following courses and lessons:

  • Evidence Video Officer (EVO)
  • Cell Extraction
  • Oleoresin Capsicum Practical
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Handgun Retention
  • Physical Agility Testing
  • Chemical Munitions
  • Use of Force Policy Review