When it is necessary for the Fort Morgan Police Department to manage incidents that are beyond the scope of normal operations, the Special Response Team (SRT or SWAT) is maintained to supplement other Departmental resources.  SRT is comprised of a tactical unit, a negotiations unit and a medical unit that are specially trained and equipped to respond and handle such incidents.  Examples of incidents in which the SRT team may be utilized include hostage incidents, armed and barricaded suspect situations, high-risk warrant service, narcotics tactical operations or other incidents as assigned.  Several of the SRT members have earned Medals of Valor for their actions with this team.

The SRT team is comprised of officers from the Fort Morgan Police Department and surrounding law enforcement agencies.  The team has played an instrumental role in many high profile incidents both within Morgan County and with assists to outside agencies.  The 12-member team is comprised of officers from the Fort Morgan Police Department, Morgan County Sheriff's Office and the Brush Police Department