Azlan Othman

The Special Operations Squad of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) came under close royal scrutiny yesterday when His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam made a working visit to its complex at the RBPF headquarters in Gadong.

His Majesty was greeted upon arrival by Commissioner of Police Dato Paduka Seri Haji Mohammad Irwan bin Haji Hambali. During the visit, the monarch observed the endurance test with full gear training of the Special Operations Squad which was established in 1974.

The mission of the Special Operations Squad is to provide high-quality and credible human resources to end any crises that threaten the security and well-being of the country.

Its vision is to enhance professionalism, improve the quality of special services, increase the confidence of the people and the nation, and expand the team by establishing units under it to be innovative, robust and strong in line with present and future demands

The Special Operations Squad also fights against terrorism. The troopers are specially trained for any possible threats or activities related to criminal and political violence, as well as provide special services at the direction of Commissioner of Police in accordance with team procedures.

This was the second visit in last two months by His Majesty to the RBPF. On September 5, the ruler visited several units of the police force and delivered a titah.