S.T.A.R.S. (Special Operations Division)
Main article: Special Tactics and Rescue Service
The Special Tactics and Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S.), was the department's first elite unit. It was tasked with both responding to more dangerous threats than the patrol division was trained to handle, as well as search and rescue operations in the surrounding Arklay Mountains region. The unit was divided into two teams, Alpha and Bravo. Unlike the patrol division, the S.T.A.R.S. unit was allowed a large degree of freedom to customize their uniform and equipment. Many S.T.A.R.S. members had prior military backgrounds, including Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield.