All posts tagged "Police"

SA leads the nation as home break-ins hit record low, new data reveals

South Australia has achieved the lowest rate of home break-ins in the country, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Family dog stolen from home in Fullarton with owner desperate to get her back

On Tuesday 28th of January, a Fullarton resident's beloved Toy Cavoodle was stolen in a daylight hours break-in.

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Naracoorte Officer wins Police Officer of the Year for pioneering domestic violence support program

Senior Constable Chris Mailley of Naracoorte has been named the 2024 South Australia Police Officer of the Year for his impactful work in combating domestic violence and engaging the community in support initiatives.

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Police seek public assistance in identifying huge amount of stolen property found

A large cache of stolen items, including vehicles, trailers, earthmoving equipment, horse buggies, and approximately 20 shipping containers filled with additional stolen goods has been found, and police are seeking to identify owners of the property.

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$37 million budget boost to free up SA’s police officers and staff

The state government will spend nearly $37 million on measures that will free up the workload of over 100 police officers and staff, including a digital police station.

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SA’s new laws empower police to immediately destroy seized hydroponic cannabis equipment

South Australia's new law enables immediate destruction of hydroponic gear seized during cannabis raids, streamlining police procedures and sending a stern warning against illegal cultivation.

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New laws targeting criminal recruitment of children proposed by State Government

The State Government have proposed new laws that would target criminals who try and recruit kids to engage in criminal activity.

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Emergency response vehicles to bolster road safety messaging

South Australia’s emergency services have bolstered their response to promote crucial road safety messaging.

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How to text Triple 0 if you’re not in a position to speak

What to do in a scenario where you are in immediate danger, but can’t open your mouth to call anyone about it? We've got all the details here.

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Christmas

Outdoor and indoor Christmas gathering restrictions released

Shared utensils are okay, but socialising with strangers is still out.

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Book Review: Dark Sacred Night, by Michael Connelly

LAPD Detective Renée Ballard teams up with Harry Bosch to work on a cold case.

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Book Review: Murder Mile, by Lynda La Plante

Four brutal murders, a city living in fear, a killer on the streets...Prime Suspect's Jane Tennison returns in the 4th book in the bestselling Tennison series, from the doyenne of crime fiction.

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Automotive

New Kia Sorento Cops It Sweet

While our cop cars are likely to get plenty of interior intelligence modifications, Joe Public can rest easy knowing they get the advantage of an upgraded 8.0-inch main display, replacing the old 7.0-inch unit, in all models.

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Book Review: The Last Place You Look, by Kristen Lepionka

P.I. Roxane Weary is engaged by a convicted man's sister to find a missing witness but the time of execution is drawing nearer for the accused.

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Book Review: The Dark Lake, by Sarah Bailey

A jogger discovers a body by the lake in a small town, launching an investigation that uncovers more secrets than any town should have.

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Audiobook Review: Blue Light Yokohama, by Nicolás Obregón

A serial killer taunts police by making himself comfortable in the homes of his victims as two troubled inspectors in Tokyo struggle to uncover the killer.

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Book Review: Evil Games, by Angela Marsons

Detective Inspector Kim Stone is pitted against a sociopathic therapist who is manipulating her clients into acting out their vengeful fantasies.

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Book Review: Crime Scenes, Introduced by Zane Lovitt

An eclectic collection of 12 Australian crime stories that are unpredictable and diverse; a collage of disturbing mental and physical criminal images.

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