The Ohio State Highway Patrol maintains a Special Response Team to respond to dangerous or unusual situations. Comprised of 30 uniform officers assigned to posts within 50 miles of Columbus, members are trained in weapon and chemical agent use, rapid response, and special assault and extraction techniques. The team responds to high risk incidents such as prison riots, hostage situations, high-risk warrant service, political rallies and various covert operations.

Special Response Team members attend regular training sessions to ensure each
is prepared to respond to any special need at any time.

The Special Response Team has at its disposal an advanced command vehicle which can serve as a fully-equipped, portable Patrol post. They are supplied with all types of special weapons and equipment. In addition, Special Response Team members work closely with Patrol Aviation Units officers for assistance in both response and recognizance.