The LaGrange Police Department’s Emergency Service Unit is responsible for responding to cases that involve hostages, barricaded suspects, suicidal suspects, woodland searches, civil disorder, high risk demonstrations, dignitary protections, and high risk warrant services. The emergency Service Unit is made up of sixteen highly trained tactical officers and five highly trained crisis negotiators and is commanded by the criminal Investigations Section’s Lieutenant. This unit is committed to the professional and safe resolution of all high-risk situations with emphasis on negotiated resolution.