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The North Penn Tactical Response Team (NPTRT) was established in 1982.
Originally comprised of four municipalities (Towamencin Twp, Hatfield Twp., Upper Gwynned Twp. and Lansdale Borough). Over the years the team has expanded to cover 14 municipalities, approx. 80 square miles and approx. 150,000 residents.

The North Penn Tactical Response Team (NPTRT) is made up of officers from the following departments:

The primary mission of the North Penn Area Tactical Response Team (NPTRT) is saving lives. This is accomplished through intense training, dedication, technologically advanced equipment and the use of safe and sound tactics that have been proven over time. NPTRT is compromised of operators, precision marksmen, negotiators and tactical medics from the member departments in the North Penn area. NPTRT responds to incidents that normal police officers are not trained and equipped to handle. These incidents include hostage situations, barricaded subjects, high risk warrants, riot situations, and dignitary protection. The members of the NPTRT are committed to serving the North Penn Area, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.