| Unit Name: | Polis Karşı Atak Timleri Police Counter Attack Teams |
| Country: |  Turkey |
| Type: | Police tactical unit |
| Branch: | General Directorate of Security |
| Dates: | 1970s–present |
| Specialization: | Close protection, counter-terrorism and law enforcement |
The Police Counter Attack Teams (Turkish: Polis Karşı Atak Timleri) or simply CAT is one of the special forces unit of the General Directorate of Security. Unlike the Police Special Operations Department (PÖH), the unit specializes in executive protection.
These teams, established in the 1970s, reinforce the other special forces in the event of a major terrorist incident.[1]
The nature of the team was similar to the SWAT teams of North America, but with greater emphasis on counter-terrorism (CT) training and capability, reportedly to include operations involving hijacked aircraft.
Now, the team changes its role to a close protection unit, which is currently assigned to the protection to the Turkish Prime Minister and President.[2]
