The Greenville Police Department’s Crime Response Team (CRT) consists of one sergeant and seven officers whose main function is to implement community-oriented policing and problem-solving strategies.
Community policing is a philosophy that utilizes partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety concerns such as crime, disorder and fear of crime. CRT’s duties include attending community meetings, fielding community concerns from residents and businesses and working street-level criminal enforcement.
CRT also has an officer dedicated solely to community outreach. This officer is responsible for coordinating the Citizen’s Academy, Youth Academy and other department outreach programs.