What is NYPD ESU?

The New York City Police Department Emergency Service Unit is a component of the NYPD Special Operations Bureau. The unit is uniquely trained and equipped to perform tactical (Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT) and technical rescue duty for other department elements. Members of ESU are cross-trained in multiple disciplines for police and rescue work. read more

ESU is basically the BSU division (criminal minds) of the NYPD. This unit lost the most men and women in 9/11. It's Emergency Services Unit. They handle SWAT, they handle missing persons, they're specially trained for all types of scenarios and tactical response efforts. read more