The VIP Protection Unit (

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: VIPPU; ), otherwise known as G4 (originally Section G, Division 4) is a protective security unit branch of the

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(HKPF).

Introduction

The original name had been given to the unit since it is the 4th division of the former Royal Hong Kong Police Force's Special Branch (RHKPF Special Branch). Following the disbanding of the RHKPF Special Branch in 1995, the VIP Unit was reassigned under the Security Wing of the HKPF after the handover in 1997.

Training

It has primary responsibility for the personal safety of HKSAR Chief Executive and his/her core family (previously, the Governor and his family before the handover in 1997), high-rank government officials, VIPs and visiting dignitaries to Hong Kong, therefore the training techniques taught to all VIPPU officers include counter sudden attacks, hostage rescue, VIP protection, and unarmed combat.

Vehicles

*Luxury bullet-proofed armoured cars are often deployed in protective missions.

Known involvement

The VIP Protection Unit are involved in protecting Hong Kong from any kind of disturbances, including demonstrations at the

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References

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