Peace Officer Guard
POG
6 May 1942 – 1960
Uniformed guard force of Commonwealth peace officers that protected Commonwealth property and defence establishments, and later Parliament House and other Commonwealth buildings.
How it came into existence
Raised in 1942 under the Peace Officers Act 1925 to take over the guarding of Commonwealth and defence establishments from military guards during the Second World War. It grew out of a peace officer section of the Commonwealth Investigation Branch that dated from 1935.
- Commonwealth peace officers
Formed from the Investigation Branch's peace officer section (from 1935); peace officers were appointed under the Peace Officers Act 1925.
Legislation: Peace Officers Act 1925
How it ended
Amalgamated with the Commonwealth Investigation Service in 1960 to form the Commonwealth Police Force, supplying its uniformed officers.
- Guarding Commonwealth establishments
Main functions
- Guarding Commonwealth and defence establishments
- Protective security of Commonwealth property
- Uniformed peace officer duties
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Attorney-General's Department.
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Sources
Government records and websites
Other sources
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