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 and a Bravo team. This elite group was formed to respond to terrorism, organized crime, and emergencies too difficult for the regular police forces 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.''