Public Order

During the year, the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) played a major role in
crowd management during large-scale public events such as the opening
of the Tsing Ma Bridge, the Handover Ceremony and the WB/IMF Annual
Meetings. PTU officers also assisted in policing the more-than-usual
number of fireworks displays held in 1997 and undertook anti-crime
patrols and anti-illegal immigration operations. They helped other Police
units maintain law and order at public gatherings, processions and
demonstrations.

The Special Duties Unit, the Force's counter-terrorist response unit, was
deployed several times during the year to help other units tackle armed
gangs and hostage-takers. It was also heavily committed during the visits
by various Internationally Protected Persons attending major events.

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