Bill Lorek, Chris’ dad, wears a wristband presented by the Hostage Rescue team to the Lorek and Shaw families in honor of Chris and Steve’s service to the FBI. The inscription includes their names,...

The team’s motto, servare vitas, (to save lives) represents one of their most important roles. Since 1983, the HRT has responded to high-risk incidents in the U.S. and around the world nearly...

Feb 1, 2013 · But the HRT’s motto, servare vitas (to save lives), still represents the team’s most important role. The FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team is federal law enforcement’s only full-time counterterrorism...

HRT was founded on “Servare Vitas,” or “to save lives.” At HRT’s 40th anniversary, the current commander said, “Servare Vitas is not a motto. It’s not a mantra. It is our purpose. It’s why we exist. It’s why we make the immense sacrifices we make.”

FBI Hostage Rescue Team – Servare Vitas The FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) is federal law enforcement’s only full-time counterterrorism unit composed of special agents highly trained in conducting special operations. 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of HRT and the FBI released this video to show some of the history and ...

Jun 25, 2014 · Today, the HRT has a broad mission that goes well beyond hostage rescue. Operators support high-risk arrests, dignitary protection, and war zone deployments to assist our military partners. But the HRT’s motto, servare vitas (to save lives), still represents the team’s most important role. –fbi.gov. Part 1: Three Decades of Service

The patch shows an eagle carrying a broken chain and has the team’s motto, “Servare Vitas” on it, which is Latin for “Saving Lives” There have been several variations of the patch over the years, but the team has shied away from having the initials “HRT” on any patch that they wear until recently, when they have employed some vest ...

Feb 6, 2022 · FBI Hostage Rescue Team———————————————————————————Music : Prince Of Falls – Empty Sky Source : WFAAABC NEWSFBI ...

The FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) is the elite counter terrorism unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was formed after the Munich Olympic attacks, with it's primary role being that of...

Feb 5, 2025 · HRT, whose motto is servare vitas (“to save lives”), provides enhanced manpower, training, and resources to confront the most complex threats.