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following years it became known as the 'Emergency Squad' In 1977 the squad had its name changed to the 'Special
Weapons and Operations Section' (SWOS) with its size and role expanding, including a full-time complement of 27 officers and 400 part-time officers across the State. After 1979, SWOS was briefly known as the NSW Police Assault Group.
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these places safer for the community. The Dog Unit is the largest Dog Unit of any Police Force in
Australia and provides specialist dogs for operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week across the State. The Dog Unit has teams based around the State. The main base is located at Menai with sections at Tweed Heads, Wagga Wagga and Dubbo.
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Originally created in 1942 as the Police Cliff Rescue Squad for the express purpose of recovering the bodies of suicide victims, or rescuing persons trapped on cliffs. The Police Rescue and Bomb
Disposal Unit has undergone numerous changes and expansions over the years. Apart from responding to 000
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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
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Protection Group replaced four former specialist units; the Special Weapons and Operations Section (SWOS), the Witness Security Unit, regional Tactical Response Groups and the Police Rescue Squad. Later other sections were added to the command including the Police
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Since 1945 the New South Wales Police Force has maintained a team of tactical police available for specialist operations with the creation of the 'Riot Squad' which consisted of a number detectives from '21 Division' to counter the number of armed hold ups that occurred after World War II. Over the
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The Unit employs both male and female handlers, most of whom work two dogs. After training, all police dog teams are able to track and find wanted offenders or missing persons, search all types of buildings, detect illicit drugs, and support foot-patrolling of public places to deter crime and make
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for less lethal options and breaching. TOU respond in unmarked units including 4WDS and utes, BMW X5, motorcycles and
Chrysler SRT 300 and BMW sedans for pursuit. The TOU is equipped with a wide range of specialist vehicles including mobile command and support vehicles, armoured Chevrolet vans and
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In June 1991 both units were rationalised and dissolved with the creation of the
Tactical Operations Unit. The Unit's aim is the resolution of high-risk incidents by containment and negotiation. Minimal or judicious use of force is to be applied only as a last resort and based on full and careful
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Dog Squad officers may be called upon to chase and apprehend offenders who may be escaping arrest and may be armed and dangerous or act as a deterrent and back up in dangerous situations such as brawls, sieges, riots and domestics. They are also used to provide high-profile foot patrols in places
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New South Wales has maintained a part-time tactical capability across the State under various names over the years. Through the 1960s and 1970s the units were known as
Emergency Squads becoming known as Country/Regional SWOS in the late 1970s and early 1980s. With the creation of the Tactical
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The TOU is responsible for the initial selection and training of TORS applicants, followed up by monthly local training and an annual TOU re-certification camp. TORS officers also attend different training camps organised by
Tactical Operations Unit to maintain their training levels.
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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. While primarily a regional resource, TORS can be deployed throughout the State to assist the
Tactical Operations Unit.
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At present under the supervision of a small full-time cadre, highly trained negotiators are on call across the state on a part-time, as-needed basis. Negotiators work hand in hand with other units of the State Protection Group in order to resolve incidents peacefully.
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This unit provides intelligence information to negotiators and other TOU officers involved in high-risk incidents. Such intelligence may include information on people involved (offenders, hostages or suspects), or the provision of plans and photographs of premises.
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In 1979 the NSW Police ran their first Hostage Negotiator Unit course forming a part-time on call unit. In 1991 with the creation of the SPG the term hostage was dropped due to the variety of call-outs the unit was used for and a small full-time cadre established.
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The TOU feature in an in-depth article of 'On Duty' magazine detailing selection criteria and fitness requirements amongst other operational facets. In 2020 TOU featured in volume 12 of international tactical photography magazine "FLASHBANG Magazine".
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In 1993 the Department of Defence handed over bomb disposal responsibilities to the NSW Police Force. The Bomb Disposal section was established within Forensic Services and then in 1997, the section was relocated to the SPG. Prior to the 2000
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The range of skills TORS operators possess include bushcraft and navigation, close quarter tactics, entry methods, ballistic shield operations, cordon and perimeter operations, advanced weapons training, and less than lethal tactics.
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Comprising part-time tactical operatives from non-metropolitan areas, TORS consists of police whose primary duties cover a wide range of activities including general duties, highway patrol, detectives and weapons training.
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TORS provides specialist support to the Tactical Operations Unit in resolving high-risk incidents in regional New South Wales. TORS Units across the State are involved in approximately 60 'high risk' operations per year.
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assessment. Unlike the former SWOS and TRG, the TOU is a completely full-time assignment with a strength of 75 operators and is not responsible for riot control or crowd control situations, which are handled by the
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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 for high-risk major operations.
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Armoury, Negotiation Section, Bomb Disposal and Dog Unit. In recent years the Witness Security Unit was moved from the State Protection Group to the Anti Terrorism & Security Group.
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As of July 2020 the NSWPF Dog Unit is the largest police dog unit in Australia with more than 100 police officers, eight civilian staff and more than 100 police dogs.
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hostage and siege situations. TRG officers were mainly drawn from the ranks of general duties police whereas SWOS were drawn from Detectives sections and branches.
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and was established in 1991 to deal with extraordinary policing responses. The SPG directly supports police in high-risk incidents such as
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and command-support services. The unit also provides rescue and bomb disposal support, canine policing, and armoury services.
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Operations Unit in 1991 and dropping of the name SWOS the units became known as State Protection Support Unit (SPSU).
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1489:"All sizes – Armoured Car – Lenco Bearcat – Flickr – Photo Sharing!"
1422:"Photo: Police at siege incident, Lakes Hotel Rosebery, 31 May 2009"
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1802:"Legislative Council Hansard – State Protection Support Unit"
1702:. Phillip, A.C.T: Australian Institute of Criminology. 1985.
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Police Rescue operators are trained to use equipment such as
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emergency calls, the Police Rescue Unit provides specialist
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Police Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit Mercedes Benz Sprinter
2123:"Blown away by the Police Rescue & Bomb Disposal Unit"
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and firearms for the NSW Police Force through the Armoury.
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1339:. Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC)
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The SPG currently consists of the following sections:
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1402:"Arrests over attack on bikie brawl victim's brother"
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The Police Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit is based in
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355:Providing support services for major operations;
808:(Sydney). Decentralized units are based in the
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159:Counter Terrorism & Special Tactics Command
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1994:"NSW Police Rescue & Bomb Disposal Unit"
349:The arrest of armed and dangerous offenders;
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2278:"Specialist Roles – NSW Police Recruitment"
774:Rescuing livestock and animals in accidents
576:Tactical Operations Regional Support (TORS)
417:Tactical Operations Regional Support (TORS)
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907:2011 Parramatta Bomb Hoax/Hostage Incident
899:2009 British backpacker Jamie Neale search
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1897:"Counter Terrorism & Special Tactics"
1175:"Counter Terrorism & Special Tactics"
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1128:"Counter Terrorism & Special Tactics"
744:The Units core responsibilities include:
92:Learn how and when to remove this message
2375:New South Wales Police official website
1922:'Thin Blue Line' unofficial police site
1853:"Perps on notice as cops get a BearCat"
1157:'Thin Blue Line' unofficial police site
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916:2014 Sydney Lindt Cafe Hostage Incident
340:, as well as armed offender situations;
266:2009 arrest of Anthony 'Badness' Perish
2328:"Aussie K-9s to get bulletproof vests"
2242:"A history of the NSW Police Dog Unit"
1940:"Police Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit"
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1918:"Police Rescue Squad: the early days"
1471:"As seen in "Black Hawk Down" ?"
558:Accuracy International Arctic Warfare
382:, internationally protected persons,
204:Detective Superintendent Paul Pisanos
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2490:Tactical Operations Regional Support
1644:"On Duty : ODM ISSUE 1, Page 7"
701:Police Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit
687:National counter-terrorism incidents
426:Police Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit
1090:National Counter-Terrorism Exercise
560:chambered in .338 lapua magnum and
446:"Emergency Response Vehicle" (ERV).
42:Please consider converting them to
2553:New South Wales Police Force units
2262:. NSW Police Force. Archived from
2244:. NSW Police Force. Archived from
2181:"Cops: bomb was an elaborate hoax"
1978:. NSW Police Force. Archived from
1960:. NSW Police Force. Archived from
1942:. NSW Police Force. Archived from
1525:"Sydney 'siege' house found empty"
1177:. NSW Police Force. Archived from
1027:as part of "Strike Force Durkin".
896:2008 Sydney Harbour boat collision
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2141:"Harrowing tale of a rescue hero"
1770:"Mid North Coast Police District"
1134:. 4 February 2008. Archived from
663:Persons with mental health issues
2558:1991 establishments in Australia
2531:Specialist Response and Security
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1359:"truTV – Funny Because it's tru"
946:Dogs used for patrol duties are
903:2011 Mosman collar bomb incident
533:replacing the previously issued
493:"Armoured Rescue Vehicle" (ARV).
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2514:Critical Incident Response Team
2449:Special Emergency Response Team
1730:News, Mirage (22 August 2018).
1621:https://i.imgur.com/YWvB4jE.png
1239:investigator.records.nsw.gov.au
828:Rescue Squad Major Involvements
2012:"Blue Mountains Police Rescue"
1452:. Varley Group. Archived from
1196:"State Protection Group (SPG)"
1000:firearms, explosives detection
911:2013 New South Wales bushfires
672:Barricaded offender situations
434:Tactical Operations Unit (TOU)
414:Tactical Operations Unit (TOU)
46:to ensure the article remains
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2455:Special Task and Rescue Group
1806:Parliament of New South Wales
1078:List of police tactical units
2085:Hansen, J (27 August 2017).
2066:Baxter, R (16 August 2017).
1263:"Reluctant 'rambos' of SWOS"
1067:International tactical units
861:1979 Sydney Ghost Train fire
300:New South Wales Police Force
136:New South Wales Police Force
1872:. HarperCollins Australia.
1347:– via Austlii.edu.au.
1042:Public Order and Riot Squad
757:Bomb Response and Disposal.
472:Public Order and Riot Squad
378:The escort and security of
306:with specialised tactical,
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2502:Mobile Response Capability
2208:. Sky News. Archived from
2127:Rotaryliverpoolwest.com.au
1447:"Tactical Operations Unit"
1062:(Australian Defence Force)
280:2014 Sydney hostage crisis
2508:Security Response Section
2166:The Sydney Morning Herald
2146:The Sydney Morning Herald
1049:Australian tactical units
866:1989 Newcastle earthquake
669:Sieges/hostage situations
497:The TOU is equipped with
489:Tactical Operations Unit
442:Tactical Operations Unit
2467:Special Operations Group
2461:Special Operations Group
2437:Territory Response Group
2431:Tactical Operations Unit
1153:"State Protection Group"
1114:www.theaustralian.com.au
889:Waterfall train disaster
224:Significant operation(s)
2473:Tactical Response Group
2310:"Media Release Archive"
1666:"Latest Media Releases"
1597:Flickr – Photo Sharing!
1475:Flickr – Photo Sharing!
1060:Tactical Assault Groups
1010:Urban search and rescue
883:Glenbrook rail accident
850:Granville rail disaster
684:Public order management
2425:Tactical Response Team
2368:State Protection Group
2109:Blue Mountains Gazette
1958:"Rescue and Bomb Unit"
1055:Police Tactical Groups
1044:(NSW Police Riot Unit)
1036:NSW Police Force units
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877:1997 Thredbo landslide
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546:Heckler & Koch UMP
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292:State Protection Group
241:1997 Thredbo landslide
236:1994 Ivan Milat arrest
117:19 June 1991 – present
109:State Protection Group
2496:Armed Offenders Squad
2443:Special Tactics Group
2411:Police Tactical Group
2370:at Wikimedia Commons
2282:www.police.nsw.gov.au
2185:Dailytelegraph.com.au
1529:Dailytelegraph.com.au
983:A Dog Squad Falcon R6
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856:Sydney Hilton bombing
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529:Rattler chambered in
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452:Police Tactical Group
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2230:on 19 February 2011.
2212:on 23 December 2014.
2000:on 19 February 2011.
1782:on 26 February 2022.
1410:. 26 September 2010.
1163:on 19 February 2011.
1073:Police tactical unit
666:Kidnapping/extortion
660:Suicide intervention
548:submachine guns and
261:World Youth Day 2008
251:2003 Rugby World Cup
246:2000 Sydney Olympics
2266:on 14 January 2010.
2091:The Daily Telegraph
1648:Realviewdigital.com
1599:. 6 September 2011.
1593:"Australian Police"
1477:. 5 September 2007.
1235:"Police Department"
988:general purpose and
838:Wanda Beach Murders
751:Specialist Support,
622:as well as various
562:Blaser R93 Tactical
256:APEC Australia 2007
2224:"Police Dog Squad"
2111:. 10 January 2018.
2072:The Inverell Times
1976:"Specialist Units"
1855:. 31 October 2017.
1833:. 25 February 2019
1754:has generic name (
1736:www.miragenews.com
1654:on 1 October 2017.
1316:. 27 February 1991
1287:. 27 February 1991
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1006:currency detection
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681:Family law matters
614:munitions such as
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338:hostage situations
214:Norman Hazzard APM
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2366:Media related to
2248:on 25 March 2012.
1946:on 19 March 2013.
1138:on 12 March 2008.
1003:cadaver detection
872:Kempsey bus crash
716:search and rescue
692:Intelligence Unit
531:.300 AAC Blackout
507:tactical shotguns
503:counter-terrorist
423:Intelligence Unit
366:Counter-terrorism
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