Victoria Police Search and Rescue Squad

[3] In 1958 members were trained in diving by the Royal Australian Navy, and from this time onward the squad became responsible for underwater searches.

[3] The squad also coordinates the activities of specialist volunteer groups such as Bush Search and Rescue Victoria and the State Emergency Service in the field.

During planned lengthy or potentially violent public demonstrations, Search and Rescue can be deployed to remove large or solid objects that have been positioned to obstruct operational police members.

Search and Rescue has also assisted in the removal of forest demonstrators who have positioned themselves in trees or attached themselves to tree-removing equipment.

[3] Search and Rescue assists local operational police by providing advice and formal training in bush craft, map reading and navigation.