Special Branch

British  

noun

1. (in Britain) the department of the police force that is concerned with political security

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Example Sentences

Special Branch, which typically handles national security and intelligence in the U.K., “never bothered to prepare overseas trips,” relying instead on local security forces.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Special Branch were aware that a terrorist organisation was showing interest in Darren, in a police officer, who attended the bar and that he was the subject of a threat," Mr Creelan told Spotlight.

From BBC

Niven, who contributed to the documentary, said his father joined the RUC after a stint in the Army, rising through the ranks to become a detective superintendent in charge of Special Branch.

From BBC

Haggarty replied: "Special Branch doesn't come into my thoughts. I don't care about them".

From BBC

He told the court that he told his Special Branch handlers about the plan as soon as he was made aware of it.

From BBC