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Originally Posted by co19
With regards to terrorism situations CO19 would deal with 99% of situations now for the UK.
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Sorry but I disagree.
1) There are not enough C019 officers - they would be spread too thinly
2) CO19 can only be involved in a cross-border operation with the authority of the local Chief Constable or by direct involvement of the Home Secretary. They may be invited by the CC if their TFU is not equiped to deal with a specific operation.
3) Unlike S013, CO19 do not have to be contacted in the event of a terrorism incident.
Just to clarify, I have been involved in several anti-terrorism incidents including Gatwick Airport, Crawley and the Jameah Islamiyah school and don't remember seeing the boys in navy blue trousers
