The Counter Terrorism Response Unit (CTRU) (Simplified Chinese: 反恐特勤队; Traditional Chinese: 反恐特勤隊) is a police tactical unit of the Hong Kong Police Force tasked with countering terrorist attacks at high-risk locations.[4][5]
| Counter Terrorism Response Unit | |
|---|---|
| 反恐特勤隊 (Chinese) | |
 Current CTRU patch | |
| Active | July 2009 - present |
| Country | |
| Agency | Hong Kong Police Force |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
| Role | |
| Part of | Counter Terrorism and Internal Security Division[1] |
| Motto | 關懷與勇毅 Cares and Dares[2] |
| Abbreviation | CTRU |
| Structure | |
| Officers | 141 (2011) [3] |
The CTRU was the first police unit in Asia dedicated to counter-terrorism patrols.[6]
History
In June 2022, the police force publicly unveiled a grey-blue uniform for the CTRU.[7]
Duties
The CTRU executes tasks by the counter-terrorism 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 [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] materials".[9][10]
Organization
- CTRU Headquarters: receiving direct orders from the Counter-terrorism Department.
Weapons and equipment
Weapons
Vehicle
Communication equipment
- Motorola MTP850Ex
- Survival lamps
- NV goggles
- Thermal scopes
Rescue equipment
- Tactical Axe[13]
- Ladder
Medic
- First aid
- Powerheart AED G3
- Pulse oximeter
Personal equipment
- Combat helmet
- Team Wendy Exfil LTP Ballistic
- Garanti Kompozit Ballistic Protective Helmet (ACH HIGH-CUT MODEL)
- Ops-Core FAST XP High Cut (For former RRT members)
- Noise-cancelling headphones
- 3M Peltor Tactical 6 Headset
- Safariland LIBERATOR IV Headset
- Ops-Core AMP Headset
- EARMOUR M31 Series Headset (For former RRT members)
- Gas mask
- Avon S10
- Avon fm54
- Tactical vest
- ESKI custom made Plate Carrier
- C2R-MOR Ultralite Plate Carrier
- Ops Rapid Responder Armor Plate Carrier (For former RRT members)
- Danner 15404, LOWA
- Ballistic shield
- BAKER BALLISTIC custom-made Ballistic Shield
- ATFY custom made Ballistic Shield
- Axe
References
External links
Media related to Counter Terrorism Response Unit at Wikimedia Commons
