Big Rock, TN – On May 24th, 2011, a District 7 Homeland Security District Law Enforcement Strike Team was mobilized to provide assistance when disaster struck Big Rock, Tennessee. Stewart County sustained heavy damage with about three dozen homes and buildings destroyed.
They made an official request through Homeland Security, District 7, for one of Clarksville Police Department’s Strike Teams to respond and assist. Chief Ansley authorized the call-out. 11 officers left this morning around 6:30am for Stewart County and are assisting with traffic and perimeter control.
Strike Teams are defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as Patrol teams which are capable of delivering basic 24/7 within a designated geographic area to:
- Promote peace and civil order to protect people and property
- Control crowds
- Render general police assistance to all in need
- Prevent and detect crime
- Respond to calls for service and enforce the local/state criminal laws
- Arrest violators
- Provide perimeter control/security of high value facilities or supplies
- Provide traffic safety and enforce vehicle and traffic laws.
Law enforcement Strike Teams are provided with special equipment and training not normally provided to Police Officers such as; night vision equipment, geographic information systems, and alternate communications equipment.
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