Hostage Rescue Teams

Hostage Rescue Teams, frequently shortened to HRTs, are an enemy encountered on all difficulties. They appear in-between assault waves. They wield the MP5K. How to indicate that the HRTs officers are entering the map is when Jade says: "The police are going to attempt to free civilians, don't let them."

Remember when the HRT is present, keep an eye on your hostages because they can be freed quickly by the HRT officers.

HRTs officers could become a threat if not dealt with quickly.

Appearance
HRTs wear a white shirt, a black balaclava, light brown pants, and a black bulletproof vest that can be shot off.

Behavior
They will attack the criminal from a distance and free any NPCs taken hostage, even if tied, primarily civilians. Halted enforcers can also be freed.

Trivia

 * If there are no NPCs taken hostage or halted enforcers present on the map, the HRT will retreat.
 * The HRT is considered dangerous because they can inflict tons of damage on players, especially on nightmare difficulty, and in large groups, they can easily down an unprepared player.
 * It is recommended that if you have the Halt and Joker skill, you can use Halt and convert HRT to fight on your side. This is highly recommended if you need backup in-between assault waves.