In addition, it is also responsible for coordinating media coverage at official events and VIP visits to the country, and for the management of the National Photo Collection.

The Support Unit was also responsible for conducting search and seals in advance of VIP visits" and, eventually, for providing firearms expertise when necessary.

Frequent VIP visits contributed to the festive atmosphere.

Regular ministerial and VIP visits from New Zealand to the UK, and vice versa, take place each year.

Rhonda Hubbers scooped the prize of a seven-day trip for two to London which included a VIP visit to Barlaston.

From their perspective, the best part of a VIP visit was the moment the diplomatic plane took off-and they could hold a "wheels up" party to recover.

The level of VIP visits is also boosted by major international conferences held in Hong Kong in recent years.

These VIP visits helped Borthwick to obtain hardware and, above all, good officers.

The Contingency Planning Unit formulates long-term plans to deal with major incidents, including security for VIP visits, counterterrorist operations and reaction to terrorist attacks.

In an effort to prepare for the VIP visit, they decide to put the things outside temporarily.