VIP Protection Unit | |
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要員保護組 (Chinese) | |
Active | 1972 Present | –
Country | |
Agency | Hong Kong Police Force |
Type | Protective security unit |
Role | Air assault Bomb disposal Close-quarters battle Counter sudden attacks Counterintelligence Counterterrorism Covert operation Crowd control Direct action Executive protection Force protection Hostage rescue HUMINT Reconnaissance Special operations Tactical emergency medical services Urban warfare |
Operations jurisdiction | Hong Kong |
Part of | 'B' Department - Crime and Security Wings |
Common name | G4 (Former) VIPPU (Current) |
Structure | |
Officers | Approx. 90 |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Senior Superintendent Lu Shilong |
Notable commanders | Craig Foster[1] |
The VIP Protection Unit (Abbreviation: VIPPU; Chinese: 要員保護組), otherwise known as G4 (originally Section G, Division 4) is a protective security unit branch of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) that specialized in anti-irregular military, counter sudden attacks, counterterrorism, crowd control, executive protection, hostage rescue, tactical emergency medical services, tactical special operations, and support provide security to important locations that are at risk of attack or terrorism.