| VIP Protection Unit | |
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Logo of the VIP Protection Unit. |
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| Active | 1972-Present |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Branch | Hong Kong Police Force |
| Type | Protective security units |
| Role | Bodyguard |
| Size | About 90 officers |
| Part of | 'B' Department - Crime and Security Wings |
| Nickname | G4 (Former) VIPPU (Current) |
| Commanders | |
| 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 branch of the Hong Kong Police Force. 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 division.[2] Following the disbanding of the Security Branch in 1995, the VIP Unit was re-assigned under the Security Wing of the Hong Kong Police Force.
It has primary responsibility for the safety of VIPs and visiting dignitaries to Hong Kong.
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Training techniques taught to all VIPPU officers include VIP protection and unarmed combat.[3] In addition they also undergo training in firearms, crowd control, self-defence, tactical driving, physical and tactical training, Basic Trauma Life Support and English and Putonghua fluency.[4] They also practice simunition exercises with the PTU and the SDU.[4]
The VIP Protection Unit are involved in protecting Hong Kong from any kind of disturbances, including demonstrations in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Hong Kong[5].