🚔 General Duties (GD) 

General Duties is the frontline of SAPOL. GD officers respond to day-to-day calls for service such as:

• Traffic stops and road incidents

• Domestic disturbances

• Theft, assault, and public complaints

• Community patrols and high-visibility policing

General Duties officers are highly versatile and form the foundation of all policing operations in South Australia.

⚖️ Professional Standards Command (PSC) 

The Professional Standards Command (PSC) is responsible for maintaining integrity, accountability, and discipline within SAPOL.

PSC investigates:

• Misconduct or abuse of power
  
  

• Corruption or failure to follow policy
  
  

• Complaints from the public or within the department
  
  

PSC ensures that all officers uphold the highest ethical and professional standards. Members of PSC operate independently from standard units to maintain impartiality and fairness.

🕵️ Criminal Investigation (CIB)

The Criminal Investigation Branch is SAPOL’s primary investigative division. CIB detectives handle serious and complex crimes including robbery, homicide, assault, and fraud.
They collect evidence, interview witnesses, and build criminal cases for prosecution.

🐾 Dog Operations Unit (K9)

• Searching for missing persons
  
  

• Tracking fleeing suspects
  
  

• Detecting narcotics or weapons
  This unit requires discipline and strong handler-dog teamwork.

🚨 STAR Group

The STAR Group (Special Tasks and Rescue) is SAPOL’s elite tactical response unit. They respond to high-risk incidents such as armed offenders, hostage situations, and dangerous warrant executions.
These officers are specially trained in advanced tactics, breaching, and negotiation.

👮‍♂️ Public Order Response / Riot Squad

• Searching for missing persons
  
  

• Tracking fleeing suspects
  
  

• Detecting narcotics or weapons
  This unit requires discipline and strong handler-dog teamwork.