Hong Kong police to set up special team to handle terror attacks and large-scale protests
Deputy Police Commissioner Alfred Chau reveals that measure emerged from review carried out after Mong Kok riot; emergency unit will also be beefed up
The new team, to be headed by a senior superintendent, was “necessary” in view of the rising trend of terror attacks and disasters in other places, Deputy Police Commissioner Alfred Chau Kwok-leung said.
“The force has to prepare for danger in time of peace. We must improve adaptability especially in handling major incidents.”
Chau said the new bureau would be responsible for carrying out coordination work, formulating tactics and strategy and arranging training for frontline officers to enhance their capability and response in handling major incidents like terror attacks, large-scale protests and disasters.