SWAT/RRT
The Merrimac Police Department is a proud member of N.E.M.L.E.C.
The Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) is a non-profit corporation, and a law enforcement council, composed of a consortium of 60+ police and sheriff departments in Middlesex and Essex Counties. Member agencies operate pursuant to an interagency mutual aid and assistance agreement. NEMLEC has grown and evolved over the years to address the ever-changing demands placed upon the law enforcement profession.
NEMLEC is a professional organization, directed by member needs and priorities, and governed by an elected Board. Member police chiefs actively participate in its operation serving in leadership roles on operational units and committees. NEMLEC manages all aspects of the organization through member meetings, open processes and a comprehensive intranet system.
NEMLEC Overview
| Member Agencies | 60+ |
| Number Sworn Police | 3,000 |
| Number Sworn Sheriff | 700+ |
| Population Served | 1.6 million |
| Land Area | 833 square miles |
| Service Area | Membership is limited to agencies in Middlesex and Essex Counties, North and West of Boston. |
Operational Unit
NEMLEC units are composed of highly trained and skilled officers from member agencies under the command of a police chief. They are a primary source of assistance and support and are available to member police chiefs who activate them in accordance with written protocol.
- Computer Crime Unit (CCU)
- Motorcycle Unit (MCU)
- Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT)
- Regional Communications (RC)
- Regional Response Team (RRT)
- School Threat Assessment/Response System (STARS)
- Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)