The Friends of the Berks County Emergency Response Team Fund was established in 2022 to support the mission of the team through the purchasing of specialized equipment and the funding of additional training for team members.
The Berks County Emergency Response Team (BCERT) was formed in 2007 and is comprised of highly-trained and skilled officers from throughout Berks County. BCERT has a tactical unit and a crisis negotiation unit. The team serves as a resource for local, state, and federal agencies in the management and resolution of special threats and high-risk incidents, including hostage situations, barricaded subjects, sniper situations, high-risk warrant service and apprehensions, special assignments, and active shooters.
Description
Deadline & Cycle
Region Served
Interest
This fund was established to support the mission of the team through the purchasing of specialized equipment and the funding of additional training for team members.
Grants awarded as needed
Region Served
Berks County
Interest
Public Safety
Cindy Milian
Health and Human Services Program Officer
Interested in learning more about this fund?
Please email me!