"I have notified General Janos Hajdu, the director of TEK, that from May 9, the personal protection of the prime minister will be taken over by the rapid-response unit of the police," Magyar said.

TEK was founded by the second Orban government in 2010. Before his nomination as director, Hajdu worked as Fidesz's security chief.

Készenléti Rendőrség (Rapid Response and Special Police Services) 

The Készenléti Rendőrség (often abbreviated as KR) serves as Hungary’s highly militarized standby police force. While you might see standard police officers on patrol, the KR is the unit deployed for large-scale public order tasks, such as securing major protests, sporting events, or high-profile state celebrations.

They act as a specialized "backup" to local police departments nationwide, handling everything from riot control and border protection to high-level criminal investigations through their National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) branch.

TEK (Counter Terrorism Centre) 

The Terrorelhárítási Központ, or TEK, is Hungary’s elite counter-terrorism agency. Unlike the standard police, TEK focuses specifically on detecting and preventing terrorist threats, handling hostage situations, and apprehending armed, dangerous criminals.

They are easily recognizable by their dark tactical gear and specialized armored vehicles. Historically, TEK has also been responsible for the personal protection of Hungary’s highest state officials, including the Prime Minister and the President, though certain protection duties have recently seen shifts toward the Készenléti Rendőrség in new administrative updates.

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