The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Detention Response Team, or D.R.T., is made up of a Commander, Assistant Commander and thirty two Detention Officers. This team is comprised of existing Detention Officers already employed by the Sheriff’s Office. Their placement on DRT may require them to change shifts or respond to call outs on a frequent basis.
MISSON: To respond to high risk situations with a commitment to the controlled use of force and the safety of all.
- Each D.R.T. member receives training in:
- High risk escorts
- Advanced restraint systems
- Less than lethal devices
- Riot and crowd control
- Defensive tactics
- Cell extractions
- De-escalation techniques
The D.R.T. receives monthly training as well as an annual week long training. There are D.R.T. Officers assigned to every shift to provide for
immediate response to any situation that may arise. D.R.T Officers may be called outside the jail to assist Patrol Deputies with arrests. D.R.T. Members are typically required to gain a Jailer’s Firearm Certification through TCOLE.
