Security Operations Group Explained

Unit Name:Security Operations Group
Dates:1975–present
Country:Australia
Agency:Corrective Services NSW
Ops Juris:Statewide
Command Structure:Security and Intelligence Division
Motto:"Negotiari Stria Nonvisiblis"
Notable Commanders:Ron Woodham
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The Security Operations Group (SOG) is a unit of elite corrections officers of Corrective Services NSW, Australia formerly known as the Hostage Response Group (HRG).

Overview

The Security Operations Group is responsible for responding to emergencies such as hostage situations, escapes, riots, barricaded cells and trains other officers to respond to potential security threats.[1] [2]

In 2012-13, the Hostage Response Group was amalgamated with the State Emergency Unit, K9 units and the Tactical Training Unit to form the Security Operations Group.[3] The Security Operations Group has officers responsible for searches to eliminate contraband from prisons from the amalgamation of the State Emergency Unit and K9 units.[4]

In the event of a prison riot, Immediate Action Teams of three or four officers respond and the regional Security Operations Group officers are available together with K9 units for major disturbances and in worst-case scenarios the deployment of all the Security Operations Group.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Tactical Organisation

The Security Operations Group consists of the following:[10] [11]

Tactical Roles

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hostage Response Squad puts the order into law and order. Attorney General Minister for Justice. 14 July 2014. 15 March 2016.
  2. Web site: Russell. Anna. Elite squad proves it is up to the job at the John Morony. Hawkesbury Gazette. 24 July 2014. 24 July 2014. 15 March 2016.
  3. 2012-13 Annual Report. Department of Attorney General and Justice. 31 October 2013. 15 March 2016.
  4. Web site: Burgess. Cindy. Strip Searched on a Visit to Longbay. Justice Action. 15 March 2016.
  5. Web site: Interview with Brian Kelly, Commander, Security NSW Corrective Services. ABC Four Corners. 7 November 2005. 15 March 2016.
  6. Web site: Prison inmate to take officer hostage in emergency scenario . Minister for Corrective Services . 26 May 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110311105304/http://www.correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au/_media/dcs/information/media_releases/2009-media-releases/ministerial-media-releases/20090526-prison-inmate-officer-hostage-emergency-scenario.pdf . March 11, 2011 .
  7. Web site: Khoury . Andre . Crack response team ready for action at jail . The Macleay Argus . 9 December 2003 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111008031300/http://www.macleayargus.com.au/news/local/news/general/crack-response-team-ready-for-action-at-jail/316190.aspx . October 8, 2011 .
  8. Web site: Prisons chief Peter Severin unveils riot squad and security upgrades on eve of smoking ban in NSW jails. The Daily Telegraph. 15 March 2016.
  9. News: NSW jails prepare for riots ahead of smoking ban next week. ABC News. 6 August 2015. 6 August 2015. 15 March 2016.
  10. Web site: Prison inmate to take officer hostage in emergency scenario . Minister for Corrective Services . 26 May 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110311105304/http://www.correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au/_media/dcs/information/media_releases/2009-media-releases/ministerial-media-releases/20090526-prison-inmate-officer-hostage-emergency-scenario.pdf . March 11, 2011 .
  11. Web site: Barwick . Jenny . Hostage Response . Muswellbrook Chronicle . 28 September 2001 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120301150318/http://www.muswellbrookchronicle.com.au/news/local/news/general/hostage-response/387380.aspx?storypage=0 . March 1, 2012 .

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