Monmouth County Emergency Response Team
 The Monmouth County Emergency Response Team (MOCERT) is operated by the County Prosecutors Office and integrates tactically trained officers from numerous municipal police departments to form one team. Currently there are four Ocean Township Police Officers assigned to the team. All team members have received advanced training in various fields which include but are not limited to Special Weapons And Tactics, high-risk warrant service, hostage rescue, barricaded suspects, active shooters and dignitary protection. Most recently team members training has included preparation for weapons of mass destruction and terrorism incidents. The team has trained with FBI SWAT and LAPD SWAT as well as instructors from various military and private organizations.
Members train as a team bi-monthly as well as for several full weeks throughout the year. Officers are on call 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Semi-annually members undergo rigorous physical tests to remain on the team. In addition, members of the team must maintain the rank of firearms expert through firearms qualification scores.
Officers Currently Assigned:
OPERATORS: Lieutenant Mark Del Tin and Sgt. Greg Martone and Ptl. Chris Stenger
CRISIS NEGOTIATOR: Sergeant Paul Flammia
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