Formed in 2006 by Sheriff Jerry Studdard (retired) and Chief Deputy Jimmy Kilgore (Sheriff) the SHERIFF'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM or S.E.R.T. Team, is composed of highly trained Deputies. These Deputies are trained in tactics to counter the threats posed by extraordinary criminal events. S.E.R.T. is utilized in the resolution of those events that are beyond the response capabilities of most individual deputies and warrant a coordinated team approach.
The mission of the Talladega County S.E.R.T. Team is to provide a skilled tactical team as a resource for the county in handling critical incidents in order to reduce the risk of injury or loss of life to citizens, Deputies and suspects.
The team is comprised of Team Commanders Mike Jones and Jeremy Wilson, A Team Leader, Assistant Leader and a sniper group.