The York County Quick Response Team is looking for more players to tee off at its 10th Annual Quick Response Team Golf Challenge, which will be held on Friday, August 2 at Grandview Golf Course in York.
Formed in 2002, the York County QRT aids local law enforcement agencies "in the management and resolution of special threats and high-risk incidents."
The team is composed of approximately 38 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies including York City, Springettsbury Township, York County Regional, West Manchester Township, Fairview Township, Penn Township, Northern York County Regional, Spring Garden Township, Southern Regional, Hanover Boro, West York Boro, the District Attorney’s Office and the York County Sheriff’s Office.
Over the years, the QRT has responded to an average of 10-12 calls regarding barricaded gunmen and 18-20 high-risk warrants per year, according to the York County District Attorney's Office.
As the demand for the QRT's services increases, the need for more resources to cover training, equipment, communication enhancements and other expenses places a financial burden on team members and their departments, the DA's Office said.
The golf tournament is one way to raise funds to help defray those costs.
Those interested in participating should make checks payable to the York County Quick Response Team and either drop them off or mail them to the York County District Attorney's Office (c/o QRT Golf Tournament), 45 N. George St., York, PA 17401.
Tournament entries cost $80 per person or $320 for a team of four.
Registration on the day of the event begins at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start scheduled at 8 a.m.
For more information or donation and/or sponsorship inquiries, email Kyle King at kking@yorkcountypa.gov.
