The Police Force has been actively upgrading its equipment in recent years. In January this year, Hong Kong 01 quoted a source saying that the Police Force had purchased 50 new "plus-size" tactical buses earlier, and two of them had arrived in Hong Kong at the beginning of the year for the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) to use for trial use. .
The police confirmed the news today (8th) that the delivery of the new tactical buses will begin in the second quarter of this year. The first 8 buses will be received by PTU. It is expected to be officially commissioned on the 25th anniversary of the July 1st handover this year. New cars will be received one after another.
Made by Benz, the small window can fire tear gas
The police posted on their Facebook page this afternoon that the newly designed police mobile unit "tactical buses" will be delivered in the second quarter of this year.
According to photos released by the authorities, the new tactical bus, produced by the car brand Heiji Benz, has opaque windows and is similar to the Correctional Services Department's escort vehicle, so that outsiders can't peep inside.
In addition, a whole piece of iron mesh has been installed on the outside of the window, and there are three small windows on the body. It is understood that the small windows can be used to launch tear gas in an "emergency".
The new car will be used as a tactical bus for the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) and has opaque windows so that outsiders cannot peep inside.
Police: New car to strengthen anti-riot configuration
The police pointed out that the new tactical bus incorporates a number of new designs to improve performance and safety, and ensure the overall operational efficiency of the police force.
The bus's cargo capacity, load-bearing capacity, compartment equipment, shelf and seat design are all different from those of previous medium-sized buses, and enhanced anti-riot configuration, including anti-riot front glass, run-flat tires and reinforced front bumper, etc., to match The needs of frontline colleagues in operations and squads.
Reported in early 2001: 360-degree view of the surrounding environment
"Hong Kong 01" quoted a source at the beginning of the year that the "oversized" tactical bus purchased by the police has arrived in Po. It is a medium-sized tourist bus. The new car is mainly used to carry personnel. Up to 20 people can ride, it is believed that it will help people in full-length attire to speed up getting on and off the car, and more equipment can be carried at the rear of the car.
The news also pointed out that the new car has also strengthened its defense capabilities. There are multiple surveillance cameras on the roof, and the driver can look around the surrounding environment 360 degrees.
It is understood that the entire car uses opaque windows, similar to the Correctional Services Department's vehicle for escorting prisoners, and people outside cannot peep into the interior.
A full-length iron mesh has also been installed on the outside of the windows.
Active duty mobile unit (PTU) crew vehicle.
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