Special Duties Unit
Potential operators must have a minimum of two years contemporary sworn policing experience before undertaking a series of psychological, psychometric and physical fitness testing. Applicants must also complete an integrity assessment, security clearance, panel interview and a medical examination. Once barrier gateways are met, potential members undertake a physically demanding and arduous TR or TO selection course. On successful completion of the relevant selection course and receiving a recommendation, potential operators are then able to commence either the TR or TO basic (operator) course. On successful completion of either the TR or TO basic course, trainees are then admitted into SRG. The specialist response group also holds close relationships with some of the best counter terrorist units in the world, often conducting personal exchanges with units such as the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team, Hong Kong’s Special Duties Unit, France’s GIGN, and Germany’s GSG9.