Using live ammunition in exercises for the tactical police unit could better prepare them for various situations and protect the public, the Commissioner-General of the Unitary Police Service, Mr Jose Proenca Branco, said today. The Commissioner was speaking after an officer of the unit was injured during a routine target practice session the day before yesterday. Mr Branco said they were investigating the incident and would introduce necessary measures to enhance safety in target training. He said exercises with live ammunition was the accepted practice in many countries in training their officers for real life situations, and that he supported any training that could enhance the quality of the police force. The tactical police unit, comprising about 500 officers, is the special unit trained for operations including the protection of VIPs and important facilities.
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