The Seychelles Police Force ( SPF ) is the national police force of Seychelles . Their main functions are to maintain order, help maintain internal security in both Seychelles and areas under the Seychelles government's control, and detect and thwart criminal actions in both Seychelles and other areas under the Seychelles government's control. They are regulated by both the Seychelles' constitution and national legislation. They received donations of technical from the United Kingdom and China to help them address digital crime and improve the training for future officers. Drug trafficking , cybercrime , and corruption within the force are major problems that the Seychelles Police Force deals with frequently.
5-465: The SPF is divided into various squads and units and the most notable are: The Public Order and Tactical Response Unit is the Seychelles Police Force's police tactical unit . Some specialized teams that are part of that unit include: This Seychelles -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Police tactical unit A police tactical unit ( PTU )
10-470: A defence ministry that may have formal military status. Other government agencies, depending on the country, may establish specialized units with comparable taskings, training, and equipment, such as border guard , coast guard , customs , or corrections . In the United States , police tactical units are known by the generic term SWAT (special weapons and tactics) team ; the term originated from
15-653: Is a specialized police unit trained and equipped to handle situations that are beyond the capabilities of ordinary law enforcement units because of the level of violence (or risk of violence) involved. The tasks of a police tactical unit may include executing dangerous search warrants and arrest warrants for dangerous persons; arresting or neutralizing dangerous or mentally ill armed persons; and intervening in high-risk situations such as shootouts , standoffs , hostage-takings , and terrorist incidents. Police tactical units are dedicated units composed of personnel selected and trained in tactical skillsets to carry out
20-772: The Philadelphia Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department in the 1960s. In Australia , the federal government uses the term police tactical group . The European Union uses the term special intervention unit for national counterterrorist PTUs. Police tactical units have similarities to military special forces units such as organization, selection, training, equipment, and operational methodologies. Police tactical units, similar to military units, are not gender diverse , with female members being rare. For "certain counter terrorism operations, such as hostage rescue, there
25-451: The responsibilities of the unit, and in use-of-force policies, including lethal force for counterterrorism . A PTU is equipped with specialized police and military-type equipment. PTU personnel may also be trained in crisis negotiation . A police tactical unit can be part of either a police force under the authority of civilian officials , or a gendarmerie -style force under the authority of civilian officials ( interior ministry ) or
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