All posts tagged "SAPOL"

Two SAPOL officers to receive bravery commendation for heroic house fire rescue

Detective Sergeant Bradley Galpin and Brevet Sergeant Gregory Blieden will be honoured with the Commendation for Brave Conduct for their life-saving actions during a 2019 house fire.

A small South Australian taskforce has saved more than 370 children from exploitation

In the past decade, the SA JACET, a collaboration between AFP and SAPOL, has rescued over 370 children worldwide from online child sexual exploitation, leading to hundreds of arrests and significant legal actions.

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South Australia sees crime rates fall following targeted police operations

South Australia reports a continued decline in crime rates with significant drops in house break-ins, robberies, and homicides.

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South Australia set to introduce the toughest knife laws in the country

South Australia is set to introduce the toughest knife laws in the country, with new reforms to tackle knife-related crime.

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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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South Australia Police warn of sophisticated email scam spoofing official addresses

South Australia Police alert the public to a deceptive email campaign using a fake "@police.sa.gov.au" address to potentially harvest sensitive information like bank details. Learn how to spot and report these scams.

Glenelg ramps up safety with new police powers in rezoned precinct during peak visitor season

The new police powers include conducting metal detector searches for weapons, drug detection efforts, ordering individuals posing risks to public safety to vacate the area, and banning individuals who commit offences or act in an offensive manner.

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SA regional police stations to standardise opening hours

South Australia Police have announced a shift in regional station hours to focus on frontline duties, with adjusted service times starting December 2024.

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SA’s Class of 2024 earns a “pass” at Schoolies, but what did Police discover?

Operation Schoolies produced a relatively small number of offences in the Victor Harbor region. Here's what SAPOL discovered.

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SA’s new penalties for vapes and illicit tobacco to take effect today

New, tougher penalties for the sale of illicit tobacco and vapes will come into effect tomorrow (November 28th) in South Australia.

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South Australia leads with the toughest penalties for supplying knives to minors in new crime crackdown

South Australia seeks to introduce stringent new measures to tackle knife crime, including the nation's highest penalties for providing knives to minors and expanded police powers for searches.

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2544 fined in first week as South Australia’s new mobile phone detection cameras snap into action

After just the first week, two vehicle owners will receive six expiations each, and another will be issued with five. All three are expected to lose their driving licences.

It’s the end of an era for the historic SAPOL Thebarton Barracks

After over 100 years, SAPOL bids farewell to Thebarton Barracks, paving the way for the new Women's and Children's Hospital.

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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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Tips from SAPOL to stay alert and avoid scams this tax season

Now that it's tax time, SAPOL wants to remind you to stay alert. They’ve put together some useful tips to help you stay sharp and outsmart those sneaky scammers.

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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.

SAPOL boosts safety with state-of-the-art quiet helicopter in $150m upgrade

South Australia Police have enhanced their aerial fleet with a new, quiet Airbus H145 D3 helicopter, part of a $150 million initiative to improve emergency services and community safety.

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8-year-old Mix102.3 star ‘Sergeant Sammy’ joins SAPOL for a full day of adventure and dreams come true

SAPOL's youngest recruit, 8-year-old Sammy, known as 'Sergeant Sammy', returned for a thrilling day of police adventure, from patrolling the Port River to playing with puppies, making his brave dreams come alive.

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