A Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) is an elite armed police officer in the United Kingdom specially-trained in the usage of firearms.

A counter terrorist specialist firearms officer (CTSFO) is the highest AFO level in the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC) and was established by the Metropolitan Police Service in the lead up to the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London on 27th of July. [8][9] The firearms units of police forces organise CTSFOs into teams to est...

Jan 7, 2024 · Ranked as the highest level of an authorised firearms officer in the UK, a Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) works alongside UK Intelligence to prevent, deter, and investigate terrorist activity.

Mar 28, 2019 · A CTSFO (Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer) is a member of the highest authorised group of Police Firearms Officers in the UK. CTSFO teams were established by the Metropolitan Police in 2012, in the lead up to the London Summer Olympic Games – due to a heightened threat of potential terrorist attacks.

Feb 15, 2021 · CTSFO teams provide firearms support to other Met specialist units and operate in both an overt and covert role. CTSFO teams are on constant standby to respond to a terrorist or major crime incident UK wide. CTSFOs are organized into 6 CTSFO Inspectors, an Operational Senior Manager and 7 teams.

Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with intelligence partners to prevent, deter and investigate terrorist activity.

SCO19 is the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) specialist firearms unit. This elite cadre of highly-trained police officers are on standby to respond to any armed incident in London. Both men and women can join SCO19. SCO19 has around 550 members, including training staff, TST, CTSFO and ARV units. SCO19 was previously CO19, before that SO19.

SCO19 ARV, TST and CTSFO teams have been trained to use a range of firearms. The 9mm Glock self-loading pistol is a proven, reliable and accurate handgun. It has a 17-round magazine and incorporates a trigger safety mechanism that negates the need for an external safety selector.

Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officers (CTSFO) You’ll join a team providing overt and covert specialist armed support for serious crime and counter terrorist operations. Just as important, you’ll be part of our designated hostage rescue team and will play an essential role in helping to combat terrorism.

MPS CTSFO’s are responsible for providing specialist capability support to the most high risk and challenging of operations. They provide covert & overt firearms responses and offer enhanced capabilities in numerous areas including: The successful candidates expected to take lead on some of these portfolio areas on behalf of the CTSFO OPS CI.