Operations Support Command

Our Purpose:

To lead the QPS in the development of operational policy, projects and the provision of specialist services.

Specialist Response Group

The Specialist Response Group (SRG) manages and resolves high-risk and counter-terrorism operations and contributes to the national counter-terrorism effort.

SRG also contributes to the enhancement of professional knowledge, leadership and incident management practices across the Queensland Police Service (QPS) through training and best-practice advice in specialist and command areas.

The Group researches national and international specialist and tactical policing methodologies, tactics, training and equipment. This includes establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships with external bodies, interstate and overseas specialist units and the Australian Defence Force.

Specialist Services Group

The Specialist Services Group was established in 1993 and is one of three groups comprising Operations Support Command.

Its role is to ensure that QPS personnel have adequate and appropriate specialist support for effective management of policing operations, at the local and regional level.

Forensic Services Group

The Forensic Services Group (FSG) provides a diverse range of field and laboratory-based forensic services to assist police officers in criminal investigations.

FSG comprises more than 500 highly trained officers, both sworn and non-sworn, working from 37 facilities across Queensland. Each facility is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) to the international standard for laboratories.

Scenes of Crime officers are generally the first forensic response to any crime scene. They undertake initial forensic examinations where photographs, fingerprint examinations and the collection of physical evidence including DNA are required, and identify scenes where other forensic specialists should be used.

FSG consists of DNA Management Section, Coronial Support Unit, Fingerprint Bureau, Photographic & Electronic Recording Section, Scenes of Crime Units, Scientific Section and Quality Management Section.  FSG is managed by the Superintendent, Operations Commander, supported by 11 Inspectors.