 The types of operations that they can be called upon to undertake include containing siege and armed offender situations; resolving siege and hostage situations; arresting armed and dangerous offenders, often in high-risk situations; conducting high-risk searches of premises; escorting and providing security for internationally protected persons, heads of State and holders of high office who are assessed and determined to be at risk.The unit also provides support services for high-risk major operations.Each year TORS is involved in approximately 60 operations across the State which includes pre-planned operations and the execution of high-risk search warrants.