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.
The CTRU was the first police unit in Asia dedicated to counter-terrorism patrols.
History
In June 2022, the police force publicly unveiled a grey-blue uniform for the CTRU.
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.
The CTRU can be tasked "to handle bomb threats, escort explosives or CBRN [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] materials".
Organization
CTRU Headquarters: receiving direct orders from the Counter-terrorism Department. Operation: At the beginning of CTRU's establishment, the number of the force is projected to reach 141 (reached in 2012) Action Squad (Cougar) Action Squad (Trooper) Action Squad (Ranger) Action Squad (Unicorn) Training and development
Weapons and equipment
Weapons
Pistol
Glock 17 Gen 3
Glock 19
Assault Rifle
SIG Sauer 516
Submachine Gun
HK MP5A5
SIG MPX (Inherited from the now merged Railway Response Team)
Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 518CDI
Toyota HiAce
Toyota Land Cruiser
Communication equipment
Motorola MTP850Ex
Survival lamps
NV goggles
Thermal scopes
Rescue equipment
Tactical Axe
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