Regional Mobile Command Unit
THE Regional Mobile Command Unit (EMCU) is built on a Mercedes Benz 711D chassis.
The Force has 5 such units, one based in each land Region. The units provide basic radio
communication facilities, facsimile machine, car phone and a conference area. Smaller than
the FMCU, these vehicles are easily maneuverable and can access side streets. They have
recently had their body markings upgraded rendering them more visible to the public. "We
encourage the commanders at all levels to utilize the RMCU as an incident command post,"
said SSP Mark Buxton.
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Crane Lorry
MARINE Region recently took delivery of a 24-tonne Mercedes Benz lorry which has
been modified to carry a hydraulic crane capable of lifting a 16-tonne load.
Located at Marine North Division base, the vehicle will be used to lift small vessels
from the sea, and transport outboard engines to and from EMSD workshops for repairs and
maintenance. This work was previously done by contractors. The new lorry will result in
savings for the Force.
The lorry will also allow Marine to deploy their small boats to inland locations affected
by flooding.
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The Force Mobile Command Unit
TPT RECENTLY handed over the new Force Mobile Command Unit (FMCU) to the
Police Tactical Unit. The vehicle, based on a Mercedes Benz bus chassis and modified locally,
cost $1,920,000. It was designed principally by Inspector John Ip Kwok-fu, Technical Support
TPT, with input from Comms Branch, Regions and EMSD.
"This is a first class vehicle," said Force Motor Transport Officer Stuart Jones. "Fully
air-conditioned, equipped with lights and siren, a CCTV camera, video recorder, outside
canopy and two floodlight masts for total illumination of the immediate command area."
The vehicle provides a communications and command conference cabin which are linked
by intercom. The communications equipment includes all non-encrypted radio systems
including a scanning receiver plus facsimile with encryption. There are six field telephones,
one car phone and facilities to connect a further ten telephone sets. Comms Branch will also
be able to install a mobile ECACCS terminal. The vehicle has an onboard silent generator,
and for lengthy operations can be hooked up to a mains supply.
Every officer passing through PTU will now see and train with this vehicle. Coupled with
the Regional Mobile Command Units it gives commanders the opportunity to carry out their
duties in privacy and with a degree of comfort.
"It is worth noting," added SSP TPT Mark Buxton, "that the Civil Aviation and Customs
and Excise Departments used the design of our FMCU as a basis for their command vehicles.
Fire Services also inspected the vehicle with a view to adopting some of our ideas. It was our
intention that the FMCU should set an industry standard."
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Large Motorcycle with raised patrol lights
TO enhance safety, Transport Bureau has upgraded the reflective markings as well as
the lights on police vehicles. A pair of red/blue flashing lights have been mounted in a higher
position on the front fairing of the newly delivered Honda CBX 750 large motorcycle.
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The "Trooper"
OFFICERS being conveyed in the back of lorries will soon be a thing of the past now that the
first batch of nine purpose built carriers have been delivered to PTU. The fully air-conditioned
Trooper with individual seats, headrests and 3-point seatbelts enables officers to be transported to
trouble spots in safety and comfort.
SIP Procurement Angus Yeung Fu-yin said: "We've taken a Mercedes Benz 814D and
adapted the vehicle to our requirements. The Trooper can carry 19 officers and is equipped with a
4.25 litre turbo-charged diesel engine with power steering. The coach is bandit-proofed and equipped
with grills on all windows. Air-tight vents on the sides of the vehicle will allow officers to safely
drop smoke grenades into a troublesome crowd. Three doors allow two columns to get in or out
quickly."
The new vehicles are equipped with the full range of police lights, siren, fog lamps and
communications equipment. Each has a ladder and the roof can be used as an observation platform.
Three PTU Companies will have Troopers before the end of this year. A five-year
programme will replace all lorries.
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