SPAIN National Police Special Operations Group (GOE) breast badge

(Spanish: Grupo Especial de Operaciones - GEO)

This is a type 1, used between September 1978 when the unit was raised and November 1980 when a new design was adopted. Clutchback.

GEO are the special operations forces of the Spanish National Police Corps. It has response capabilities and is responsible for VIP protection duties, as well as countering and responding to terrorism. GEO is focused on dealing with terrorist attacks, including aircraft hijackings as well as maritime threats and hostage taking. The GEO can also be used in a support role for Spanish Police operations outside the realm of terrorism, and is active in protecting visiting heads of state and providing security for high-profile events such as the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona.