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The ”’VIP Protection Unit”’ ([[Abbreviation]]: ”’VIPPU”’; {{zh|c=要員保護組}}), otherwise known as ”’G4”’ (originally Section G, Division 4) is a protective security unit branch of the [[Hong Kong Police Force]] (HKPF). |
The ”’VIP Protection Unit”’ ([[Abbreviation]]: ”’VIPPU”’; {{zh|c=要員保護組}}), otherwise known as ”’G4”’ (originally Section G, Division 4) is a protective security unit branch of the [[Hong Kong Police Force]] (HKPF). |
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Latest revision as of 11:57, 25 October 2025
| VIP Protection Unit | |
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| Active | 1974 – Present |
| Country | |
| Agency | Hong Kong Police Force |
| Type | Protective security unit |
| Operations jurisdiction | Hong Kong |
| Part of | ‘B’ Department – Crime and Security Wings |
| Common name | G4 (Former) VIPPU (Current) |
| Officers | 100 (1997)[1] |
| Current commander |
Senior Superintendent Lu Shilong |
| 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 protective security unit branch of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF).
The G4 unit was establishment in 1974.[2] 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 (RHKPF Special Branch).[3]
Following the disbanding of the RHKPF Special Branch in 1995, the VIP Unit was reassigned under the Security Wing of the HKPF after the handover in 1997. They changed their name of the VIPPU.
In 1997, VIPPU was involved in protecting delegates attending the World Bank-IMF Meeting[4] and the Hong Kong handover ceremony.[1]
The VIPPU was involved in policing demonstrations at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Hong Kong.[5]
The VIPPU is currently under the HKPF’s Crime and Security Department.[2]
The unit primary responsibility for the personal safety of HKSAR Chief Executive and his/her core family (previously, the Governor and his family before the handover in 1997), high-rank government officials, VIPs and visiting dignitaries to Hong Kong.
All prospective VIPPU officers are trained to counter sudden attacks, hostage rescue, VIP protection, and unarmed combat with English/Putonghua courses.[6] They are also trained to provide Basic Trauma Life Support in case the VIP suffers wounds or injuries.[4] The unit conducts joint exercises with the PTU, SDU and the ASU.[6]
All serving HKPF officers are qualified to attend with Constable, NCO and Inspector ranks.[6]
