The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is a member of the Stearns-Benton SERT team.
Special Training
This team is a joint effort between Benton and Stearns counties. It trains and equips deputies to handle dangerous and high-risk situations. Deputies on this team get special training and gear to help them safely deal with violent or threatening situations.
Goal
The SERT team is called in for high-risk situations to keep first responders and the public safe. Their main job is to stop dangerous criminals and protect the community.