Specialist Operations

Specialist Operations Command has staff (both police and administrative) deployed throughout New South Wales who provide the specialist expertise necessary to complement a comprehensive and professional local police service.

They support police and the community by providing operational information to support investigations; counter terrorism investigation; organised and serious crime investigation; radio communications; call centres; forensic services; complaints and employee management, air and sea policing; specialist surveillance; canine and mounted support; police prosecutions; and information technology support.

The Commands that make up Specialist Operations are:

  Counter Terrorism & Special Tactics

  Forensic Services Group

  Operational Communications & Information Command

  Professional Standards Command

  Special Services Group

  State Crime Command

They report directly to Deputy Commissioner Nick Kaldas APM, Specialist Operations.