Media Releases
$4 million for 100 additional electronic monitoring bracelets to track offenders
The Department for Correctional Services’ (DCS) sophisticated offender tracking program will be expanded with an extra 100 electronic monitoring bracelets to monitor offenders re-entering the SA community.
168 extra officers for COVID operations frees up resources for frontline
A significant boost to policing resources across the state will further enhance the safety and security of South Australians, with the Marshall Liberal Government to deliver an additional 114 Protective Security Officers (PSO) to reinforce SAPOL’s successful COVID-19 response.
Wallet whack for hoons – cough up the cash or kiss your car goodbye
Hoons and dangerous drivers whose cars and motorcycles have been impounded will have an extra 10 days to pay a release fee before their vehicles are crushed or sold for scrap metal.
Cost of candle fires in the millions, igniting fresh warning for Home Fire Safety Week
Preventable candle fires have left a trail of destruction across the state over the past five years, causing almost $8 million damage to 113 South Australian homes.
National Road Safety Week concludes, but fight to prevent lives lost continues
The life-ending and tragic consequences of irresponsible road behaviour must remain at the forefront of motorists’ minds, with authorities renewing pleas for South Australian drivers to stay safe and accountable for their actions.
Wear Orange Wednesday and support our SES volunteers
The colour orange is synonymous with bright overalls donned by South Australia’s dedicated SES volunteers and today marks a special opportunity for the community to show appreciation for those who help keep our state safe.
SAPOL halts business break-ins with public tip-off, as crime rates continue to reduce in SA
A burglar believed to be responsible for a month-long crime spree targeting South Australian businesses has been arrested as the investigation continues to gain momentum.
Strengthening South Australia’s Emergency Services Sector
South Australia’s response to bushfire emergencies will be bolstered, under new legislation that passed State Parliament today.
Team up South Australia and tackle bad driving behaviour
It’s the South Australian AFL rivalry that divides families and friends, but the Marshall Liberal Government is calling for footy fans to put their differences aside and work together to tackle bad driving behaviour ahead of this weekend’s Showdown clash.
Home invasions plunge by more than 3,000 crimes
Menacing home invaders are being stonewalled from hurting South Australians as the Marshall Liberal Government continues to boost community safety and security with further record-breaking decreases in crime, the latest SAPOL statistics reveal.