S.T.A.R.S. Notes
Special Tactics and Rescue Service, or S.T.A.R.S., was established within the Raccoon Police Department and is divided into an Alpha Team and Bravo Team. This elite group was formed to respond to terrorism, organized crime and emergencies too difficult for the regular police force to handle.
Its members include a hand-picked group of specialists, the best of the best. Their funding was provided by a grant from private corporations, most notably Umbrella Corporation.