06/03/2026
Members of the Pike County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team recently traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to compete in the SWAT Team Tactical Challenge.
The competition featured four demanding team events, including a woodland run through mountainous terrain, an active shooter scenario, a live-fire shoot house exercise, and a dynamic obstacle course. There were also four individual competitions testing tactical skills and marksmanship.
After a hard-fought competition, the team earned an impressive 4th Place Overall finish.
We would like to congratulate Lieutenant Russ Thomas for his outstanding individual performance, taking 1st Place in the individual Rifle Competition and 2nd Place in the individual Pistol Competition.
We are proud of the dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by every member of our Special Response Team.