Illawarra Police Rescue Squad - NSW Police Force

31/05/2026

Two of our Land Search Coordinators travelled to Waterfall for Day 4 of the Search, the team effort was rewarded with the missing person being located. Our thanks goes out to all Units, Squads and the public that assisted with their time, efforts and information.

03/05/2026

23/04/2026

Illawarra PRS and NSW SES Wollongong Unit NSW SES Dapto Unit attended Otford to assist a male injured after a small excavator had rolled down a steep embarkment about 30m down slope, a combined steep angle rescue was undertaken to bring the male back to the flat ground to be treated by NSW Ambulance and transport by road ambulance in a stable condition.

23/03/2026

22/01/2026

Illawarra PRS called up to Darkes Forest for a lost Bush walker. PRS and RFS personal navigated though some very thick vegetation to reach the male, who was not in a fit condition to walk out. With the assistance of the Lifesaver Helicopter, the lost male and the ground party were winch out. Male was treated for mild hypothermia before being reunited with family and heading home.

Darkes Forest Volunteer Rural Fire BrigadeWestpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters

04/11/2025

Good news the 12 year old from Mt Murray has been located safe and well.

08/10/2025

Hello everyone, please see the attached flyer for the South Coast Police Open Day, which will be held this Saturday the 11th of October 2025 from 10am - 2:00pm at the Nowra Police Station located at 88 Plunkett Street, Nowra. Come and say Hi.

04/10/2025