Significant National Police Certificate Process ChangesA number of policy and procedural changes are being made to the National Police Certificate (NPC) PD267 application form and process in line with new national initiatives and efficiency improvements. In early 2010, SAPOL will commence participation in a new online National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) process following the introduction of the NCHRC Support System (NSS). In preparation, Records Release Unit (RRU) is developing new processes to ensure compliance with stringent national standards and requirements. Part of this process involves the introduction of advanced scanning technology to process PD267 application forms. Scanner implementation will commence in November 2009. NPC Changes - Effective Monday, 9 November 2009 The new PD267 application form has been rebadged as a National Criminal History Record Check Application Form and redesigned to meet scanner Optical Character Recognition (OCR) requirements. - Applicants are encouraged to complete an online form rather than hardcopy form, and then attend a police station with the completed form and 100 Point Identification as per the current NPC process.
- Applicants are required to present original 100 Point ID documentation and a photocopy of these documents for certification and lodgement with the PD267.
- Certificates will only be released to the applicant. There will no longer be an option to nominate a third party to receive the certificate on their behalf.
- This new system will give applicants the opportunity to review the information for accuracy and also provide a greater level of protection to an individual's privacy.
- The new online downloadable PD267 form will be available on the South Australia Police website from Monday, October 26, 2009.
New PD267 Form Implementation
Old and/or incomplete forms presented at police stations or received by RRU from Monday, 9 November 2009 will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant.
Police urge community to provide information in fight against illegal drug activity 
South Australia Police urges the community to come forward with information about illegal drug activity to assist in the fight against crime.
Superintendent Scott Duval, Officer in Charge of the Drug Investigation Branch, says South Australia Police (SAPOL) is committed to combating the illicit manufacture and sale of drugs across the State.
"Illicit drug activity is destructive to society. It destroys communities, families and lives. This unlawful activity can include the cultivation of cannabis, sale of illicit drugs such as heroin, cocaine, amphetamine or ecstasy, or involve the manufacture of illegal drugs in clandestine laboratories.
"We must work together to ensure that the community is safe. SAPOL continues to gather valuable information through various sources which assists with investigations and enables us to take appropriate action.
"One of these sources is from members of the public. Any piece of information can be important and we encourage anyone who knows where drug activity is taking place, or who is involved, to contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Callers can remain anonymous," Superintendent Duval says.
Police are asking the community to pay particular attention to suspicious activity. What to watch out for:
Indicators of illicit drug activity may include: - Blacked out windows
- Extra padlocking on doors
- Premises being used occasionally or late at night
- Extensive security systems
- Visitors who stay for short periods of time
- People carrying unusual items in to the house such as large light shades and glassware.
- Cannabis production in South Australia is a major criminal activity. The onset of warmer weather is the commencement of the 'growing season' for outdoor cannabis plants. Crops are usually grown in areas of native scrub vegetation and market garden areas.
Click here for further information | | Second-hand Goods LegislationSouth Australia Police (SAPOL) Second-hand Dealer and Pawnbroker Project Team recently initiated industry and public consultation on proposed Second-hand Goods legislation, on behalf of the Government of South Australia. As a result of this process, together with a number of industry stakeholder meetings, a Public Consultation Report has been prepared and is now released for the information of interested parties. In addition, revised overview and frequently asked questions documents regarding the proposed legislation have also been written. Further information is available from the Project Team who can be contacted on: sapol.secondhanddealers@police.sa.gov.au or by telephone (08) 8172 5515 or mail to GPO Box 1539, Adelaide SA 5001. |
New Design for Academy UnveiledPremier Mike Rann, along with Commissioner Mal Hyde, has this week unveiled the design plans for the new $59 million Police Academy redevelopment at Taperoo. A key feature of the new Academy will be a 'scenario village' made up of replica buildings and will include a bank, pharmacy, suburban house and police station/watch house. "With a significant emphasis on scenario based learning, the village will be used to emulate situations often faced by police officers and have been incorporated to enhance training of members," Premier Rann says. "This new facility will create a training environment that nurtures and supports a progressive and community focussed police service. The latest technologies will also be incorporated into the new classrooms and new buildings will adhere to a 5-star Green Star rating." "This new training base will ensure the State's future police officers have the very best training facilities as they embark on their law enforcement careers," he says. The Academy development project will also include a new physical training centre which will contain two large rooms, one with padded floors and walls and the other an exercise room with fitness equipment; accommodation block and auditorium which will be built near the existing indoor firing range. Construction is planned to commence in March 2010 and is expected to be completed in November 2011.
 'A Pictorial History 1838 - 2008'
As part of celebrations for the 170th anniversary of the foundation of the South Australia Police, a special book has been produced. It features a pictorial history of our organisation from 1838 to 2008. The book is a tribute to the many fine men and women who have worked, and continue to work, so diligently, ethically and courageously for the South Australia Police during those years. It also highlights our high level of customer service to the South Australian community over the past 170 years. For further information about this limited edition.
Breaking news...Aggravated robbery at Parafield Gardens (9/2/2010)Elizabeth Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred at Parafield Gardens yesterday afternoon. At about 4.10 pm, a man entered a pharmacy on Martins Road and stated he had a firearm. The suspect threatened staff before fleeing with the till and an amount of cash. More... Operation O-Bahn arrest (9/2/2010)A joint initiative between South Australia Police Transit Services Branch, Torrens Transit and the Graffiti Removal team from Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure and called Operation O-Bahn was pro-actively formulated to combat the marked graffiti murals and tags being spray painted on the bridges along the O-Bahn busway. More... Three youths arrested for school vandalism (/2/2010)The value of having the local community acting as extra eyes and ears has resulted in the arrest of three juvenile males in relation to significant damage to Swallowcliffe Primary School in Davoren Park. More... Another road fatality - Murray Bridge (8/2/10)Another person has died on our roads overnight, taking the State's road toll to 24, while it was just 12 at the same time last year. Any fatality is one too many and police are urging drivers to slow down and take it easy, especially on country roads, where 21 of the deaths so far this year have occurred. More... Missing Person - Salisbury East (5/2/10)Elizabeth Police are requesting public assistance to locate a missing person. Craig Leonard, 41 years of Salisbury East was last seen by his family in the vicinity of his home on the 10 January 2010. Mr Leonard has not made contact with any person since this date. Police hold grave fears for his welfare because he suffers from several ailments which require regular medication. More... Youth arrested for arson at Elizabeth Downs (5/2/10)Elizabeth Police have arrested a male youth for arson following a number of incidents in the Elizabeth Downs area overnight. At about 11.35 pm last night police and MFS personnel were called to a fire in a vacant house in Wilkins Road. More... Break in and vehicle pursuit in the western suburbs (4/2/10)Sturt Police have arrested two men after a vehicle pursuit in the western suburbs. At about 3.50 am this morning police were called to a hotel on Brighton Road, Glenelg North to investigate an alarm activation. On arrival at the hotel police discovered that the bottle shop had been broken into a quantity of alcohol had been stolen. About 3.52 am police saw an allegedly stolen BMW M3 registration 350 on Tapleys Hill Road, Glenelg North. More... Series of car thefts in the Sturt Local Service Area (3/2/10)Sturt Police are investigating a series of incidents that occurred yesterday morning. More... Tractor stolen from farming property - Cooke Plains (2/2/10)Between 10 am on 28 January and 9.30 am on 30 January, a green John Deere tractor was stolen from a property at Cooke Plains, near Tailem Bend. The tractor, with registration BCP647, and valued at about $38,000, was removed by a being placed onto a trailer. It was then spotted at the Mobil petrol station at Tailem Bend on 30 January. The trailer was attached to a 'modern' white Prime Mover. More... Crime series - Pooraka and Virginia (1/2/10)Holden Hill police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery at a chemist on Main North Road, Pooraka last night. Just before 9pm, a man entered the pharmacy allegedly armed with a shotgun or similar and threatened staff. More... Northern suburbs service stations robberies linked (30/1/10)Elizabeth CIB Detectives are investigating two armed robberies at service stations at Pooraka and Virginia which are believed to have been committed by the same offender. More Holden Hill CIB Detectives are also investigating a possible related aggravated robbery of a supermarket at Pooraka on Friday night. To view CCTV images of the suspect, click here... Public assistance sought by police (29/01/10) Eastern Adelaide Police are investigating a marked increase in the number of house break-ins in several suburbs within the Eastern Adelaide Local Service Area. Specifically the suburbs bordered by Glen Osmond, Fullarton, Kensington and Portrush Roads (Rose Park, Dulwich, Glenside, Frewville, ToorakGardens and Glenunga). Some adjoining suburbs have also been affected. More... Stalking suspect sought (25/1/10)Holden Hill Police with assistance from Sexual Crime Investigation Branch are investigating a number of stalking offences occurring in and around Para Hills West. Police have obtained information from witnesses and a likeness of the suspect has been produced. More... Sexual Assault - Wattle Park (24/1/10)Detectives from the Sexual Crime Investigation Branch are investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred between 12am and 1.30am on Saturday 7 November 2009 at the Lookout car park, Kensington Road, Wattle Park. More... Image of sexual assault suspect released (8/1/10)Sturt Police continue to investigate a sexual assault that occurred at Glengowrie in the early hours of Monday 4 January, 2010. At about 1.00 am a 16 year old girl was walking north on Gillespie Street when she was approached by a man who indecently assaulted her. More... Police seek information on road fatality - Coonalpyn (7/1/10)Major Crash Investigators have renewed their plea for assistance from the public in relation to the fatal crash on the Dukes Highway near Coonalpyn on Monday. At about 9.30 pm on Monday 4 January, a 73 year old Coonalpyn man was riding his bicycle on the highway about 5 km west of Coonalpyn when he was struck by a vehicle and killed. More... Missing Whyalla Man - Henry (Harry) Houston (27/11/09)More... Murder Investigation - Alan Ames (27/11/09)More... Missing Whyalla man - Henry (Harry) Houston (21/11/09)Detectives from Whyalla CIB and Major Crime Investigation Section are investigating the disappearance of Mr Henry (Harry) Houston (see SAPOL Media Release dated 3 November 2009). A large scale search of the Whyalla area started yesterday and will continue throughout today utilising local police and SES volunteers. The last confirmed sighting of Mr Houston was between 11.00 am and 12.15 pm on Friday 30 October 2009 when he left his Jasmine Drive, Whyalla address in his red Toyota 4Runner registered WBD-495. (see photos of vehicle by selecting 'More'). More.... Fatal hit run - Cold Case Investigation (11/11/2009)South Australia Police Major Crash Investigation Unit is conducting a fresh investigation into the death of Sean Pascoe, 26 years late of The Esplanade, Coffin Bay. Fresh information has been received which instigated a review of the case and the initiation of a new investigation. More... Property may help solve murder of David Fletcher (7/10/09)Major Crime Detectives are hoping that someone will recognise property found with the skeletal remains of murder victim David Fletcher in the Poona Copper Mine at Moonta in April this year. The property includes a large red floor rug and a black bomber-style jacket with 'Northridge Rovers' embroidered on the back. For more information and to view images of items identical to those found with the remains of Mr Fletcher, click here... Mobile Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras (23/9/09)Assistant Commissioner Bronwyn Killmier has confirmed South Australia Police are trialling Mobile Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras in four patrol cars. The trial, underway until the end of the year, will measure the success of the initiative before a decision is made on whether SAPOL will expand the number of ANPR cameras. More... Murder of Corinna Marr (7/8/09)Major Crime detectives today announced there will be a review of the unsolved murder of Corinna Marr. Ms Marr was murdered in her Collingswood unit on Friday 4 July 1997. No person has been charged with her murder. More Susan Goodwin disappearance (22/7/09)Major Crime Detectives are asking for any information from the public about two vehicles seen near Susan Goodwin's home address in Port Lincoln just before her disappearance in 2002. Her disappearance has been declared a Major Crime, and Police suspect she met with foul play. More... |
