Firearms Unit
This is a full-time unit of firearms instructors and officers, dedicated to dealing with incidents involving firearms. The unit is responsible for providing:
- An armed response to all pre-planned and spontaneous firearms incidents (using three Armed Response Vehicles 24-hours a day, seven days a week)
- Dedicated tactical advisors
- An armed response at Birmingham International Airport
- Protection for VIPs or premises
- Specialised methods of entry into premises
- All firearms training, lectures and administration
- Maintenance and security for all weapons and ammunition used in the force