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The Police Counter Attack Teams () or simply CAT is one of the special forces unit of the
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. Unlike the
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(PÖH), the unit specializes in executive protection.


Role

These teams, established in the 1970s, reinforce the other special forces in the event of a major terrorist incident. The nature of the team was similar to the
SWAT A SWAT (''Special Weapons and Tactics'') team is a generic term for a police tactical unit within the United States, though the term has also been used by other nations. SWAT units are generally trained, equipped, and deployed to res ...
teams of
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, but with greater emphasis on counter-terrorism (CT) training and capability, reportedly to include operations involving hijacked aircraft. Now, the team changes its role to a close protection unit, which is currently assigned to the protection to the Turkish Prime Minister and President.


Involvement in attack on protestors

On May 16, 2017 fifteen members of the Police Counter Attack Teams were involved in an attack on protestors in Washington, DC and charged with assault by the US Department of Justice. The charges were later dropped.


Equipment


References

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