In 1992 , the Nine Network screened a television documentary on the SOG selection course , that included long runs , interspersed with scoffing warm beer and meat pies until the volunteers threw up , to demonstrate to drink any alcohol while on call , would impair functioning . In 1995 , following a review of the SOG as part of Project Beacon , safety-first tactics were introduced along with less-than-lethal equipment with the philosophy that use of force is the last resort . In 1996 , the SOG became the first Police Tactical Group to deploy interstate , with ten officers urgently sent to Tasmania via charter plane to assist the part-time Tasmania Police Special Operations Group to respond to the Port Arthur massacre
Port Arthur massacre
Port Arthur massacre (Australia)
Victoria Police Special Operations Group