Unit Locations
​OSRT proudly serves ALL counties in the state of Ohio, as well as neighboring states and additional locations when requested
Headquarters
Commander Dale Thompson
597 Park Ave. East Rd.Mansfield, OH 44905
Our team is organized into units that serve as centralized training locations for team members who live closest to that unit location. This organizational structure ensures we have resources readily available for incidents that occur anywhere in the state.
Unit Leadership
HQ Executive Officer Dale Thompson
Coordinates unit activities throughout the state.
K-9 Cadre & Captain, Sarah Gentry
The K-9 Cadre services the entire state of Ohio with K-9 members integrated into the other units.
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Captain of Unit 1, covering Richland and surrounding counties.
Captain Alan Plastow
OSRT Operations Chief
Captain of Unit 3, covering Stark and surrounding counties.
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Captain Matt McFadden
Captain of Unit 6, covering Delaware and surrounding counties.
Captain Charles Wright
Captain of Unit 4, covering Warren and surrounding counties.
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Captain of Unit 2, covering Wyandot and surrounding counties.
Captain Jeremy Artzner
Captain of Unit 7, covering Geauga and surrounding counties.
Join Us!
Join the Ohio Special Response Team and make a difference in your community! We are looking for dedicated volunteers who are eager to learn and contribute to our mission. Discover valuable skills, gain hands-on experience, and be part of a supportive team. If you're ready to take action, we invite you to learn more about how you can get today!