Description

South Africa Police Task Force Parachute wing CO2391
Colin Owen nr. 2391
This is an Obsolete wing
Material: Steel Gilt with enamel
Size: approx. 80 x 35 mm
Reverse: original 2 pin fittings

Plate: AA

The South African Police Task Force refers to specialized units within the South African Police Service (SAPS) that are trained to handle specific types of high-risk situations. These units are deployed to maintain law and order in particularly dangerous or challenging scenarios, such as organized crime, riots, terrorism, and armed confrontations.

Some of the key specialized units in the South African Police Task Force include:
1. The Special Task Force (STF) – This is an elite unit trained to deal with high-risk operations such as hostage rescues, counter-terrorism, and dealing with heavily armed criminals or gangs. It is part of the South African Police Service’s elite force and often collaborates with other law enforcement and military agencies.

2. The National Intervention Unit (NIU) – This unit is responsible for rapid-response operations in situations where regular police units are unable to cope, particularly in situations involving violent crimes, riots, and civil disturbances.

3. The Tactical Response Team (TRT) – Similar to the STF, the TRT is deployed in dangerous or volatile situations that require tactical expertise, such as anti-hijacking operations, armed robberies, and large-scale criminal operations.

4. The K9 Unit – This unit uses specially trained police dogs to assist with crime prevention, detection, and suspect apprehension.
These specialized task forces within the SAPS work together to ensure public safety, support law enforcement efforts, and respond to specific criminal threats or emergencies.