Victoria Police Special Operations Group
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The Special Operations Group (SOG) is the police tactical group of the Victoria Police. The SOG was Australia's first full time and dedicated police tactical group when it formed in 1977.[2][3]
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Special Operations Group | |
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Active | 1977–present |
Country | Australia |
Agency | Victoria Police |
Type | Police tactical group |
Role | Counter-terrorism Law enforcement |
Part of | Security Services Division |
Headquarters | Melbourne |
Motto | Blessed are the peacemakers (from Matthew 5:9)[1] |
Common name | Sons of God[1] Soggies |
Abbreviation | SOG |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Doug O'Loughlin Neil O'Loughlin Robert O'Loughlin |
Notables | |
Significant operation(s) | Port Arthur massacre Melbourne gangland killings |
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