Training
SOG training covers many specialist areas, including weapons skills, close quarter tactics, room clearances, method of entry (buildings / doors), less lethal options (including CS gas, Taser and Bean bag rounds, rural and urban tactics, water operations (including the fast response vessel), fast roping / helicopter training, surveillance and many other related tactical skills. The SOG also participates in training exercises and opportunities with other specialist groups within the Tasmanian Police such as Bomb Response, Negotiators and Surveillance Group members. On a national basis Police Tactical Group training is provided in the format of Skills Enhancement Courses where tactical officers from across the Country attend several weeks of specialist training.
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