Use of Firearms Officers
AFOs are utilised in units, such as the Flying Squad (which deals with commercial armed robbery), Diplomatic Protection, and Special Branch (counter-terrorism).
Officers of the Ministry of Defence Police and the Civil Nuclear Constabulary are routinely armed due to the nature of the establishments they protect. MDP are armed with the Heckler & Koch MP7, L85A2 Rifle, SIG Sauer P226 or MP5 depending on role and location. Civil Nuclear Constabulary are armed with both Heckler & Koch G36 and Glock 17 pistol at all locations, and use heavier weapons (e.g., 30 mm automatic cannon)when necessary.
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