Miami-Dade Police Priority Response Team

The Miami-Dade Police Priority Response Team (PRT) is a specialized unit created after the 2018 Stoneman Douglas shooting to provide rapid, specialized responses to active shooters, high-risk incidents, and terror threats. Operating throughout the county, this team conducts daily school safety checks and handles critical incidents like armed suspects, barricades, and violent crimes. Key Details About the PRT Mission: To provide an immediate "overwhelming response" to active shooter situations and high-risk incidents, acting as an intermediary between regular patrol and SWAT. Deployment: The Priority Response Team (PRT) is deployed in specialized, highly trained units covering different areas of Miami-Dade County, often focusing on school safety in the morning. Activities: Key responsibilities include, as noted by the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) and CBS Miami: Responding to "shots fired" calls, robberies in progress, and barricaded subjects.Providing security for high-risk, large-scale events.Conducting proactive school, mall, and critical infrastructure checks.Training & Equipment: PRT members receive specialized training and are equipped with rifles and other specialized gear to handle threats.