The Flying Squad Official provides a quick response to priority, serious and violent crimes in progress in an attempt to apprehend the suspect and to limit possible further danger to the victim. He/ She stabilizes the crime scene by arresting the suspect, protecting and securing the crime scene before the arrival of the investigating officer. Visible policing is done by means of vehicle patrols. They are also involved in crime prevention. Other functions include assistance to police stations in attending minor complaints, serving as back up during policing of major events and attend to suicide scenes. These members are only deployed in larger metropolitan areas.