Editing Special Branch (section)

==Fiji==
The Special Branch unit of the [[Law enforcement in Fiji|Fiji Police Force]] is classed as one of the best intelligence units in the Asia Pacific region. Similar to their Commonwealth counterparts, the Fijian Special Branch deals with matters of national security. They facilitate Interpol, counter terrorism, surveillance, anti-espionage and VIP protection units. Entry into Special Branch is usually by recruitment. Even though it is a police unit, Special Branch also recruits from the [[Republic of Fiji Military Forces]].

The unit's name was changed to the Fiji Police Intelligence Bureau in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091026204044/http://www.connectme.com.fj/news/featured/Special-branch-undergoes-name-change|url=http://www.connectme.com.fj/news/featured/Special-branch-undergoes-name-change|title=Special branch undergoes name change|access-date=14 August 2011|archive-date=26 October 2009|publisher=Connect Me}}</ref> According to the Fijian government, this was done due to the "impact of modern crimes with other unlawful and illegal activities in national development demands dramatic changes in the Force."<ref name="Fiji">{{cite web|url=http://www.fiji.gov.fj/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=170:220909-cabinet-approves-name-change-for-special-branch&catid=49:cabinet-releases&Itemid=166 |title=22/09/09 – Cabinet approves name change for special branch |access-date=14 August 2011 |publisher=Fijian government |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317002855/http://www.fiji.gov.fj/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=170%3A220909-cabinet-approves-name-change-for-special-branch&catid=49%3Acabinet-releases&Itemid=166 |archive-date=17 March 2012 }}</ref> This was also done while the police force was being modernised.<ref name="Fiji"/>