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| Police Tactical Unit (PTU) | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1958 - present |
| Country |  Hong Kong |
| Branch | Hong Kong Police Force |
| Type | General Safety Control Anti-crime |
| Role |
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| Size | ~2,000 regulars ~1,000 echelon |
| Part of | Operations Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | 1 Wu Tip Shan Road, Fanling |
| Nickname(s) | Blue Berets |
| Motto(s) | Failing to plan is planning to fail |
| Colours | Olive Green |
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 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]
- ^ "PTU the protector of the public (with photos)". www.info.gov.hk. Retrieved 2017-02-27.
- ^ "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.