Police Counter Attack Team
Police Counter Attack Team (Turkish: Polis Karşı Atak Timi) or simply CAT is one of the special forces unit of the General Directorate of Security. Unlike the Police Special Operations Department (PÖH), the unit specializes in executive protection.
| Polis Karşı Atak Timi Police Counter Attack Team | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1970s–present |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Branch | General Directorate of Security |
| Type | Police tactical unit |
| Role | Close protection, counter-terrorism and law enforcement |
| Size | Classified |
Role
These teams, established in the 1970s, reinforce the other special forces in the event of a major terrorist incident.[1]
The nature of the team was similar to the SWAT teams of North America, 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.[2]
References
- Janq Designs. "Special Operations.Com". Special Operations.Com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
- "Başbakanlık'ta Bir İlk: CAT'ler İşbaşında". Trthaber.com. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
- http://www.haberturk.com/gundem/haber/662480-cat-timine-100-yeni-tabanca
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