The Police Tactical Unit (PTU; Chinese: 警察機動部隊) is a unit within the Hong Kong Police Force which provides an immediate manpower reserve for use in large-scale emergencies.[1] Unit companies are attached to all land Regions and are available for internal security, crowd control, anti-crime operations, disaster response and riot control throughout Hong Kong. The PTU is often referred as the 'Blue Berets', which is in reference to the blue berets worn as part of the uniform.
The PTU was established in 1958, known then as the Police Tactical Contingent (PTC).[1] The PTC's name changed to the PTU in 1968.[1] In 1969, the PTU was allowed to wear the beret as their standard headgear, which lead to the unit being known locally as the "Blue Berets".[1]
In 2009, the Saxon APC was replaced by Mercedes-Benz Unimog U500 APCs.[6]
In May 2022, the PTU has acquired six Sabertooth APCs from Huakai Vehicles under the HK SAR government's 2020-2021 budget with HK$76.65 million (US$9.76 million) allocated for the purchase.[7][8] The tender for the vehicles were completed in October 2021.[8] The Sabertooths will replace the Unimogs in service due to export bans of anti-riot gear to the HKPF in 2019 and due to frequent deployments, which resulted in wear and tear.[7]
According to a list of Refurbishment of Government Building projects released online by the Architectural Services Department, the PTU HQ's gymnasium, toilets and store room at Block M is proposed to be renovated for HK$5 to 10 million.[9]
Dutiesedit
The PTU is responsible for training HKPF officers stationed within the Emergency Unit.[10]
Organizationedit
The PTU is made up of eleven companies, comprising in total about 2,000 officers. Each company (under the command of a Superintendent) is made up of 4 platoons, each led by an Inspector or Senior Inspector. A platoon comprises 32 Officers with 1 Station Sergeant (senior NCO) and 8 Sergeants.
The unit consists of the Training Division, Support Division, Research and Development Division, Emergency Unit, Special Tactical Contingent and the Special Duties Unit.[2]
Police Tactical Unit officers stop to check a suspect.
PTU officers on duty during Aug 2007 metalworkers' protests.
PTU officers stand guard behind a barricade.
PTU officers on duty during Aug 2007 metalworkers' protests.
PTU officers cross a street toward police vans.
PTU operating at an intersection during Aug 2007 metalworkers' protests.
PTU operating during Aug 2007 metalworkers' protests.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Police Tactical Unit Hong Kong news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2022 Learn how and when to remove this message The Police Tactical Unit PTU Chinese 警察機動部隊 is a unit within the Hong Kong Police Force which provides an immediate manpower reserve for use in large scale emergencies 1 Unit companies are attached to all land Regions and are available for internal security crowd control anti crime operations disaster response and riot control throughout Hong Kong The PTU is often referred as the Blue Berets which is in reference to the blue berets worn as part of the uniform Police Tactical Unit PTU PTU patchActive1958 presentCountry Hong KongBranchHong Kong Police ForceTypeGeneral Safety Control Anti crimeRoleInternal securityCrowd controlAnti crime operationsDisaster responseRiot controlSize 2 000 regulars 1 000 echelonPart ofOperations WingGarrison HQ1 Wu Tip Shan Road FanlingNickname s Blue BeretsMotto s Failing to plan is planning to failColours Olive Green The PTU is also the parent organization of the Special Duties Unit SDU 2 which specializes in counter terrorism and hostage rescue 3 and the Special Tactical Contingent STC which specializes in riot control drawing members from other units including the PTU Headquarters and SDU for temporary ad hoc tasks 4 The PTU base and training camp is located in Fanling 5 Contents 1 History 2 Duties 3 Organization 4 Equipment 4 1 Current 4 1 1 Firearms 4 1 2 Gear 4 1 3 Vehicles 4 2 Former 5 In popular culture 6 See also 7 ReferencesHistory editThe PTU was established in 1958 known then as the Police Tactical Contingent PTC 1 The PTC s name changed to the PTU in 1968 1 In 1969 the PTU was allowed to wear the beret as their standard headgear which lead to the unit being known locally as the Blue Berets 1 In 2009 the Saxon APC was replaced by Mercedes Benz Unimog U500 APCs 6 In May 2022 the PTU has acquired six Sabertooth APCs from Huakai Vehicles under the HK SAR government s 2020 2021 budget with HK 76 65 million US 9 76 million allocated for the purchase 7 8 The tender for the vehicles were completed in October 2021 8 The Sabertooths will replace the Unimogs in service due to export bans of anti riot gear to the HKPF in 2019 and due to frequent deployments which resulted in wear and tear 7 According to a list of Refurbishment of Government Building projects released online by the Architectural Services Department the PTU HQ s gymnasium toilets and store room at Block M is proposed to be renovated for HK 5 to 10 million 9 Duties editThe PTU is responsible for training HKPF officers stationed within the Emergency Unit 10 Organization editThe PTU is made up of eleven companies comprising in total about 2 000 officers Each company under the command of a Superintendent is made up of 4 platoons each led by an Inspector or Senior Inspector A platoon comprises 32 Officers with 1 Station Sergeant senior NCO and 8 Sergeants The unit consists of the Training Division Support Division Research and Development Division Emergency Unit Special Tactical Contingent and the Special Duties Unit 2 nbsp Police Tactical Unit officers stop to check a suspect nbsp PTU officers on duty during Aug 2007 metalworkers protests nbsp PTU officers stand guard behind a barricade nbsp PTU officers on duty during Aug 2007 metalworkers protests nbsp PTU officers cross a street toward police vans nbsp PTU operating at an intersection during Aug 2007 metalworkers protests nbsp PTU operating during Aug 2007 metalworkers protests nbsp PTU officers deploying roadblock at AdmiraltyEquipment editCurrent edit Firearms edit Smith amp Wesson Model 10 11 Remington 870 11 Federal Model 201 Z Riot Gun 11 Penn Arms GL 1 AR 15 11 Gear edit S10 respirator 11 5 11 Tactical Load Bearing Vest Green Load Bearing Vest Vehicles edit Mercedes Benz Sprinter Toyota Coaster Mutsubishi fuso rosa Mercedes Benz atego Ford F550 armoured personnel carrier Made in China and named Sabertooth 7 Former edit Mercedes Benz Unimog U5000 armoured personnel carrier Standard APC 12 Being phased out for the Sabertooth APC 7 Saxon vehicle 6 Alvis Saracen 13 Mercedes Benz Vario Toyota dyna Isuzu NPR Bedford TJIn popular culture editTactical Unit film series On the First BeatSee also editAirport Security Unit Hong Kong References edit a b c d PTU the protector of the public with photos www info gov hk Retrieved 2017 02 27 a b A Department Operations Hong Kong Police Force Off Beat Hong Kong Police Review 2019 List of Access Officer for Publication Hong Kong Police Force PDF Retrieved 2023 08 18 a b News a b c d Hong Kong s anti riot Saber toothed Tigers ready for 25th SAR anniversary 28 May 2022 Archived from the original on 2022 05 28 a b 6 new anti riot armoured vehicles to hit Hong Kong roads ahead of handover bash 25 May 2022 Archived from the original on 2022 05 25 List of Refurbishment of Government Building Projects proposed in 2023 24 PDF Retrieved 2023 08 18 Hong Kong police to trial new anti riot weapon for tackling violent disorder Archived from the original on 9 May 2022 a b c d e Hong Kong Police riot squad s equipment in detail 17 February 2016 Archived from the original on 2016 06 24 HK police reveal armored trucks to fight protests 8 August 2019 Hong Kong s Saracen armoured police cars on patrol in small town England 23 January 2016 Archived from the original on 2016 01 26 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Police Tactical Unit Hong Kong Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Police Tactical Unit Hong Kong amp oldid 1207990473, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
