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| State Protection Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | 19 June 1991 – present |
| Country | Australia |
| Agency | New South Wales Police Force |
| Role | Law enforcement Counter Terrorism |
| Part of | Counter Terrorism & Special Tactics Command |
| Headquarters | Sydney |
| Motto | Stamus Una We Stand As One |
| Abbreviation | SPG |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Detective Superintendent Paul Pisanos |
| Notable commanders | Norman Hazzard APM |
| Notables | |
| Significant operation(s) |
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The State Protection Group (SPG) is part of the Counter Terrorism & Special Tactics Command of the New South Wales Police Force and was established in 1991 to deal with extraordinary policing responses.[2] The SPG directly supports police in high-risk incidents such as sieges with specialised tactical, negotiation, intelligence and command-support services. The unit also provides rescue and bomb disposal support, canine policing, and armoury services.
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- ^ "Counter Terrorism & Special Tactics". NSW Police Force. 4 February 2008. Archived from the original on 12 March 2008.