Flashbang Magazine 1 Winter 2012 (RAID / STAR / PIKETEN)

As France’s National Police special operations tactical unit, RAID is a key player in the fight against all forms of high-profile criminality.

Singapor has the reputation of being one of the safest place on the planet. Singapore’s Police Force, STAR, takes its role very seriously as the tip of the spear and is prepared for any situation that could compromise the security of one of the world’s leading financial center and busiest ports.

The emergency response team of the Swedish Police Service, PIKETEN, is tasked with handling high-risk criminal situations and life-threatening circumstances such as armed or barricaded suspects and hostage crises.