Security Response Section

The Security Response Section (SRS) is a unit of the South Australia Police, deployed to “at-risk” crowded places such as large protests and AFL games, and to conduct regular patrols of Rundle Mall, the Adelaide Railway Station and the Adelaide Central Market. The SRS is a second-tier response between general duties and Special Tasks and Rescue (STAR Group). Unlike regular police officers, the unit has enhanced tactical skills and operational equipment including combat helmets, ballistic vests and long-arm weapons such as semi-automatic rifles. The unit is claimed to “significantly bolster public safety”.

The Security Response Section (SRS) is a unit of the South Australia Police, deployed to “at-risk” crowded places such as large protests and AFL games, and to conduct regular patrols of Rundle Mall, the Adelaide Railway Station and the Adelaide Central Market. The SRS is a second-tier response between general duties and Special Tasks and Rescue (STAR Group). Unlike regular police officers, the unit has enhanced tactical skills and operational equipment including combat helmets, ballistic vests and long-arm weapons such as semi-automatic rifles. The unit is claimed to “significantly bolster public safety”. ==History== The unit was first flagged by the Government of South Australia in June 2019 and began operation as of 30 June 2020. On its establishment, there were 48 members¹ of the SRS section. It consists of one inspector, one senior sergeant, six sergeants, six brevet sergeants and 33 constable/senior constables. The SRS will cost $9 million, spread between $2.6 million in 2019–20, $2.4 million in 2020–21, and $2.2 million per year from 2021–22. ==References==

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