Due to their operational nature, the assignments of the Personal Protection Unit differ from many of the other assignments at PET. However, because of its other fields of activity, PET has special insight into the current threat picture and a vast experience when it comes to preparing and taking action based on threat assessments.
The personal protection assignments primarily concern:
- The Royal Family
- The government
- Other official representatives in Denmark
- Foreign representations in Denmark
- The diplomatic corps
- Individuals under particular threat with a need for personal protection
The personal protection officers follow the person they have been assigned to all the year round, both nationally and internationally, and they take part in security assignments abroad, for example in connection with state visits and major events.