Counter Terrorism Response Unit Explained

Unit Name:Counter Terrorism Response Unit
Dates:July 2009 - present
Country:
Agency:Hong Kong Police Force
Type:Police tactical unit
Role:Air assault
Bomb disposal
CBRN defense
Clandestine operation
Close-quarters battle
Counterterrorism
Crowd control
Direct action
Executive protection
Force protection
Hostage rescue
Law enforcement
Manhunt
Reconnaissance
Special operations
Ops Juris:Hong Kong
Command Structure:Counter Terrorism and Internal Security Division[1]
Motto:關懷與勇毅
Motto Translated:Cares and Dares[2]
Abbreviation:CTRU
Sworn Type Label:Officers
Sworn:141
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The Counter Terrorism Response Unit (CTRU) (Simplified Chinese: 反恐特勤队; Traditional Chinese: 反恐特勤隊) is the tier one police tactical unit of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) tasked with anti-irregular military, counterterrorism and hostage rescue crisis management, executive protection, high-risk tactical law enforcement situations, protecting high-level meeting areas, providing security on locations that are at risk of attack or terrorism, raiding quickly to capture or kill (if necessary) high-value targets, supporting crowd control (if necessary), and tactical special operations.[3] [4]

The CTRU was the first police unit in Asia dedicated to counterterrorism and hostage rescue patrols.[5]

History

In June 2022, the police force publicly unveiled a grey-blue uniform for the CTRU.[6]

In May 2024, the HKPF announced that the CTRU will absorb the manpower of the Railway Response Team (RRT).[7]

Duties

The CTRU executes tasks by the counterterrorism strategies, which is 'Defense, protection, guard, investigation and restoration', of the Police Force and assists the SDU if necessary. The jurisdiction of the CTRU covers the whole of HKSAR, except for the Hong Kong International Airport which is under the protection of Airport Security Unit. The CTRU is responsible for the security of government buildings, LOCPG, Diplomatic missions, infrastructures, ports, railways, gathering places (including HKCEC) and any structures with potential terrorist threats.[8]

The CTRU can be tasked "to handle bomb threats, escort explosives or CBRN materials".[9] [10]

Organization

Weapons and equipment

Weapons

Vehicle

Communication equipment

Rescue equipment

Medic

Personal equipment

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Operations - Hong Kong Police Review 2019 . Hong Kong Police Force . 1 April 2023.
  2. CTRU selection . OffBeat: The Newspaper of the Hong Kong Police Force . 17 March 2010 to 30 March 2010 . 915 . 1 April 2023.
  3. News: 危機籠罩 港加強反恐 . 1 April 2023 . Oriental Daily . 7 April 2010. Chinese. Crisis looms over Hong Kong and strengthens counter-terrorism.
  4. News: 反恐特勤隊有幾巴閉？. Sing Tao Daily . 5 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150122061334/https://hk.news.yahoo.com/%E5%8F%8D%E6%81%90%E7%89%B9%E5%8B%A4%E9%9A%8A%E6%9C%89%E5%B9%BE%E5%B7%B4%E9%96%89-215834443.html . 22 January 2015. Chinese. How Many Counter-Terrorism Task Forces are there?. dead.
  5. Hong Kong Police Force . 反恐特勤隊職能講座 . 少年警訊月刊 . May 2013 . 1 April 2023. Chinese. Seminar on the Functions of Anti-Terrorism Special Forces.
  6. News: Police unveil new uniform for counter-terrorism units . 1 April 2023 . RTHK . 27 June 2022.
  7. http://web.archive.org/web/20240509003541/https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3261928/hong-kong-police-railway-district-line-revamp-growing-mtr-network-forces-strategy-rethink
  8. News: 探索警方另一絕密部隊 「反恐特勤組」現身 . Sing Tao Headlines . 26 August 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131228193847/http://news.stheadline.com/dailynews/content_hk/2011/08/26/159300.asp . 28 December 2013 . Chinese . Another top-secret unit of the Exploration Force, the Counter Terrorism Response Unit, appeared. dead.
  9. CTRU - Force's latest CT initiative . OffBeat: The Newspaper of the Hong Kong Police Force . 23 December 2009 to 12 January 2010 . 910 . 1 April 2023.
  10. 警方反恐隊增兵 港恐襲升級？ . East Week . 1 July 2010 . 第357期 Book A 【城中人．城中事 . 1 April 2023 . Police anti-terrorist team increases troops, terrorist attacks in Hong Kong escalate? . Chinese.
  11. News: 確保「零」恐襲 反恐隊隨時出擊 . Sing Tao Daily . 19 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131225022952/http://news.singtao.ca/toronto/2012-03-19/hongkong1332146496d3761025.html . 25 December 2013 . Chinese. Ensure zero terrorist attacks, counter-terrorism teams are ready to strike. dead.
  12. Web site: Operations - Hong Kong Police Review 2011 . Hong Kong Police Force . 1 April 2023 . 21.
  13. News: 獨角獸作隊徽吉祥物 . Ming Pao . 12 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131228135939/http://life.mingpao.com/cfm/dailynews3b.cfm?File=20091223/nalgc/gcb2.txt . 28 December 2013. Chinese. Unicorn as the team emblem mascot. dead.
  14. Web site: Professional Equipment - Hong Kong Police Review 2011 . Hong Kong Police Force . 1 April 2023.
  15. News: 魯嘉裕 洪琦琦 . 【 CTRU出擊・有片・多圖】模擬恐襲發生 反恐特勤隊新槍截擊槍手 . 1 April 2023 . . 28 February 2017 . Chinese . [CTRU Sorties, Films, Multiple Pictures] Simulate a terrorist attack Counter-Terrorism Special Force's new gun interceptor.

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