Water Operations patrol the River Murray over the weekend

As part of the commitment by South Australia Police to promote safe and responsible behaviour on the River Murray particularly during holiday periods, Water Operations Unit members conducted a patrol on the river between Mannum and Teal Flat on Saturday. More...

National Counter-Terrorism Alert System Changes

The Australian Attorney General Robert McClelland has announced a change to Australia's National Counter-Terrorism Alert System.

The four levels (low, medium, high, extreme) will remain the same. The difference is in how they are applied across the nation. Under the new Alert System, alert levels can be applied where necessary across the nation, jurisdiction(s), industry/business sector(s) or geographic location(s). This is designed to avoid unnecessary impact on everyday life.

For further information please visit www.nationalsecurity.gov.au

Aggravated Robbery at Woodville  (5/10/08)

Port Adelaide CIB are investigating the aggravated robbery of a service station at Woodville.  At 12.46 am on Sunday 5 October 2008, two men entered a service station at Port Road, Woodville, and threatened staff.  More...

Photo-fit of suspect for  - Attempted Abduction at Evanston Gardens 04/10/08

Elizabeth Police today released a photo-fit image of the suspect sought following the attempted abduction of an 11 year old boy at Evanston Gardens on 2/10/08. More

Pizza driver robbed - Pennington (03/10/08)

Port Adelaide Police are investigating an incident at Pennington, where a Pizza Delivery man was attacked and had money stolen.  More

Clandestine drug lab shut down (02/10/08)

A joint Customs, Australian Federal Police (AFP) and South Australian Police (SAPOL) investigation led to the discovery of a clandestine laboratory and the arrest late yesterday of a 26-year-old Kilburn man in connection with the illegal importation of precursor chemicals used to produce methamphetamine (ice) More

Two arrested for Crime Series - Northern suburbs (02/10/08)

Holden Hill Police last night arrested two males for numerous offences, following a crime spree in the northern suburbs yesterday afternoon. More

Search of Missing Fisherman - Stansbury (30/09/08)

Barossa Yorke Police are preparing a report for the coroner following the death of a man near Stansbury yesterday and the disappearance of another man yet to be located.  The body of a 27 year old man from Edithburgh was discovered yesterday after a fishing boat sunk on Sunday night about 6km off Stansbury.  Police hold grave concerns for the missing man, a 28 year old deck-hand from Edithburgh - The Adelaide Bank Rescue Helicopter continues to sweep the coast in a air search, while Police Divers from the Water Operations Unit today attempt to recover the fishing vessel found yesterday in about 7.5 metres of water off the coast of Stansbury. 

School Holidays already! (26/09/08)

For information of motorists school holidays commence this afternoon across the state.  A reminder that activity in and around school crossings maybe be a little earlier than normal today with some school's students being released early, so please slow down when approaching school crossing and school zones.  For those lucky enough to be starting holidays and might be driving in the country or even better, heading to Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final, please drive safely, obey all speed limits and take regular rest breaks.  Remember road safety is everyone's responsibility. More...

Car and occupants sought over crime series Northern suburbs (26/9/08)

Elizabeth Police and Operation Counteract Detectives are seeking the assistance from the public in locating a stolen car and it's occupants following a crime series in the northern suburbs overnight. More

Serious Assault - Mawson Lakes (25/09/08)

Elizabeth Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred at about 9.40 pm last night outside a hotel at Mawson Lakes.  During a fight between two men, a 24 year old Munno Para West man was struck in the head with a bottle, severing part of his left ear.  He is currently in hospital awaiting surgery to repair his ear.  Police arrested a 23 year old Golden Grove man over the incident.  He is also currently in hospital awaiting surgery to remove glass from his right hand.  More...

More arrests over drug network (24/09/08)

A 72 year old man and his 68 year old wife of Waterloo Corner were arrested today by Organised Crime Investigation Branch detectives in relation to an ongoing investigation.  It will be alleged that the man and woman allowed the use of their premises in Waterloo Corner to be used for the purpose of storing and selling controlled drugs. More...

'Serious road crash - West Beach (22/9/08)

Major Crash Investigation Section are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision that occurred at West Beach, at about 4.20 pm yesterday afternoon. More

Sexual Assault - Craigmore (19/09/08)

Detectives from the Sexual Crime Investigation Branch and Elizabeth CIB are continuing to investigate the sexual assault of a teenage girl that is alleged to have occurred in a reserve near Gooronga Drive and Kakuna Crescent, Craigmore, at about 5.47pm on Tuesday 16 September 2008.  More...

Man arrested over Criminal Neglect of five children (17/09/08)

Elizabeth Police arrested a 27 year old Parafield Gardens man yesterday in connection with the alleged criminal neglect of five children. More...

Man arrested over two separate shooting incidents in Gouger St and Blair Athol (16/9/2008)

Today, members of Holden Hill CIB and Crime Gangs Task Force arrested and charged a 38 year old Adelaide man with offences relating to two separate and serious shooting incidents which occurred in May and August of this year.  Both matters have been the subject of extensive police enquiries.  More...

New drink drive campaign launch - 'Everyone Hates Drink Drivers.'

The Motor Accident Commission and the South Australia Police were involved in the launch of a new drink drive advertising campaign, held Sunday, 14 September 2008.

The campaign tag line, 'Everyone hates drink drivers', aims at shifting community attitudes and decrease community acceptance of this behaviour.

Recent statistics have revealed that around 30 per cent of drivers/riders killed in South Australia are over the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration. In 2007, there were 20 drink drivers killed and 109 drink drivers admitted to hospital for injuries.

The advertisements will be aired across South Australia for four weeks. The campaign will be three new television commercials and supported by mobile, online and outdoor advertising as well as bathroom mirror stickers and posters in 200 metro pubs and 100 regional pubs.

Be the new face of government security >> Protective Security Officers

SAPOL has launched their new Protective Security Officer role within Police Security Services Branch. Their functions include monitoring CCTV systems, mobile security patrols of government facilities and static guard services at government buildings.

If you are interested in applying or want to find out more contact SAPOL's recruiting on (08) 8204 2244.
Protective Security Officer brochure (PDF 827KB)

Missing person - Timothy Patrick Sheehy (12/09/08)

Police are asking for public assistance in locating a 34 year old Wudinna man, Timothy Patrick Sheehy who has been missing since 2pm on Sunday 7 September 2008.  There are concerns for his welfare, as he has broken contact with his family and friends with whom he usually keeps regular contact.   More...

Correction (29/08/08)

On 2 August 2008, South Australia Police released footage to the media relating to a serious assault at the Brahma lodge Hotel which took place during the previous evening.  The person identified in the footage shown by some television news bulletins that night was not a suspect in the investigation.  South Australia Police regrets any embarrassment and inconvenience which may have been caused. More

Money laundering scam (6/8/2008)

Banks, South Australia Police and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) are warning the public of job offers scams which trap you into laundering money for criminals by becoming a money mule.

Beware of Bogus Job Scam (01/08/08)

Members of the public are advised to be aware of the latest bogus job scam.  Offenders, (believed to be from overseas) are targeting Job Seekers in the Rural/Regional areas of Australia. More

Mobile phone SMS scam (2/7/2008)

Mobile phone owners are advised to beware of the current scam that is circulating nation wide by text (SMS) message.  Scammers send threatening messages in text form aimed at extorting thousands of dollars from their victims.  The spam messages warn the recipient that they have been targeted for violence but will be spared if they pay up.  More

15,000 Crimes solved via BankSA Crime Stoppers calls

More than 15,000 crimes, including nine murders, have now been solved by SA Police from information received through calls to BankSA Crime Stoppers.  Announcing the milestone today, SAPOL's Acting Assistant Commissioner of Crime Service Tom Osborn said the public program had proven to be a valuable asset to crime solving since it was launched in SA 12 years ago.  "These results reflect and reinforce the value of the successful partnership formed between BankSA Crime Stoppers, South Australia Police, media and the community."