Types of Teams in a Uniformed Protective Services Context

Formal Teams: These groups are officially established with clearly defined roles, hierarchies, and protocols, operating within a specified structure.
Informal Teams: Unlike formal teams, these consist of individuals who converge casually or spontaneously for a common interest but without any official mandate or structure.
Standing (Permanent) Teams: These are permanent groupings set up to handle recurrent tasks in an organisation, such as personnel management, equipment maintenance, and so on.
Temporary (Ad Hoc) Teams: Temporary or ad hoc teams are created for a specific project or task and disbanded after the project or task is completed.

Small Teams: Teams of 2-9 individuals. Each member has more opportunities to participate, and team cohesion can be developed more easily.
Large Teams: Teams of 10-16 people or more. They can handle a greater amount of work due to more resources, but managing communication and coordinating tasks can be more challenging.

Co-located Teams: Team members work in the same location, which enables better collaboration, efficient communication and a higher degree of camaraderie among the team members.
Virtual or Distributed Teams: These teams consist of individuals who are geographically separated, but work together using technological devices to communicate and coordinate their work.

Interdisciplinary Teams: These teams include personnel with distinct skill sets and expertise from diverse professional backgrounds, required for complex tasks or projects.
Single-function Teams: As the name suggests, these teams consist of individuals with similar expertise and are responsible for executing a specific set of tasks.

Hazardous Environment Teams: These teams are specifically trained and equipped to operate in extreme conditions, such as firefighting squads, bomb disposal units, and deep-sea rescue teams etc.
Rapid Response Teams: These groups are on standby to respond quickly in emergencies or crisis situations. They are frequently found in paramilitary and emergency services organisations.
Investigative Teams: These groups are specialised in conducting detailed examinations of incidents or suspected crimes, often combining various expertise such as forensics, detective work, and legal understanding.
Support Teams: Support teams provide additional assistance or resources to other team members. They ensure that primary operations can continue efficiently. Examples include logistic teams, reserve forces, and medical support units.