In addition to basic law enforcement and investigating criminal and traffic offences, the South Australia Police respond to a wide range of more general needs in the community. These include:

• assisting emergency services
• responding to life threatening situations such as fires and accidents
• assisting in mediating family and neighbourhood disputes including those involving domestic violence
• working with the community and other departments to resolve issues of concern by providing advice on policing and crime issues.

South Australia Police is committed to providing a police service that satisfies the needs and expectations of the community. In doing so, the South Australia Police is strongly committed to working in partnership with other organisations and with members of the community, adopting a problem solving approach to reduce crime and improve community safety.

Problem solving begins at the street level, where the South Australia Police works with the community to develop strategies to address local crime issues.  

Crime Prevention Sections

All local police stations have a Crime Prevention Section that can give you information about:

• Watch SA programs
• educational programs, including programs specifically for schools
• programs for young people, including the Blue Light program and Police Rangers
• the Juvenile Justice System
• the Band of the South Australia Police

They can also give you information on safety & security tips to help you reduce the risk of crime against yourself and your family and to your property.