The Protective
Security Group (PSG) provides close personal
protection to VIPs, Internationally Protected Persons and other
dignitaries. They also provide protective security advice and
related intelligence gathering in accordance with State and
Commonwealth legislation, international conventions and NSW Police
policy.
In doing so, staff liaise with relevant police personnel,
Commonwealth and State officials, as well as others who might be of
assistance.
The PSG is responsible for NSW police liaison with the Consular
Corps in Sydney.
In accordance with legislation, the PSG will not target any
sensitive individual or group without the approval of the Protective
Security Group Management Committee, which is chaired by the Deputy
Commissioner, Operations.
The command assists and advises operational police when involved
in close personal protection duties within local area commands.
The command also provides advice to operational police concerning
incidents or intelligence relative to politically motivated
violence, which might impact on those commands.
Protocol Unit
The Protocol Unit is responsible for the professional planning,
coordination and general discipline at all ceremonial NSW Police
parades and functions. The Protocol Unit reports directly to the
Commander, Protective Security Group.
