Special Investigation Teams (SIT) (特殊事件捜査係, Tokushu Jiken Sousa Kakari) are tactical detective units of Japanese prefectural police forces.[1] Special Investigation Teams are maintained by prefectural police headquarters (PPH) and are trained to handle critical incidents including criminal investigation and tactical operations.[2][3]
- ^ National Police Agency (1977), p. 769.
- ^ Kakitani & Kikuchi (2008), pp. 18–26.
- ^ Strike And Tactical Magazine (2017), pp. 46–51.