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)

Man arrested for Unlawful Detention and Aggravated Assault (28/08/08)

Elizabeth police with the assistance of STAR group and Police Negotiators have arrested a 27 year old man from Paralowie this morning.  At about 2.20 am police received a report that a woman was allegedly being held against her will at a residence in Paralowie....More

Clandestine laboratory located at Kilburn (27/8/08)

Police arrested two men after locating a Clandestine laboratory at Kilburn yesterday...More

Alleged shooting death at Payneham South

Major Crime Investigation Section and Adelaide detectives remain at the scene of an alleged shooting death of a man on Luhrs Road, Payneham South that occurred at about 1.35am this morning.  Police ask that any person who saw or heard anything unusual in the vicinity of Luhrs Road or any person who has any information in relation to this incident contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.   More...

Woman confronted in her home - Rostrevor (25/8/08)

Adelaide Police are investigating an incident at Rostrevor overnight where a woman was threatened and robbed in her home.  At about 12.40am the victim was asleep when she heard noises.  She got out of bed to investigate and was confronted in her kitchen by a man and a woman dressed in black with balaclavas covering their faces. More...

Drink driver kills 83 year old pedestrian - Payneham (24/08/08)

Another tragic loss of life that should never have happened. Superintendent Mark Fairney, Officer in Charge of Traffic Support Branch, cannot believe the senselessness of South Australia's latest death on our roads.  An 83 year old woman from Payneham was killed instantly, only metres from where she lived, as she crossed Portrush Road at about 8.00 am this morning to attend church. More

Man Extradited for 1989 Sex Offences - DNA Link (23/08/08)

Detectives from the Sexual Crime Investigation Branch have extradited a 49 year old man from Tasmania after he was arrested by Devonport detectives on Thursday 21 August 2008. More

Crime Gangs Task Force Arrests (22/08/08)

Following successful raids and arrests of a number of Finks outlaw motorcycle gang members and associates early in the week, members of the Crime Gang Task Force have today conducted searches of premises occupied by associates of the Finks motorcycle gang at Hendon and Semaphore Park. More

Murder Arrest (22/08/08)

Major Crime Investigation Detectives have arrested and charged a 61 year old woman from Morphett Vale for the murder of Bernadette Liston which occurred at Victor Harbor on Friday 25 October, 2002. She will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday 25 August, 2008. 

Police pursuit in southern suburbs (22/08/08)

Sturt Police and a STAR group member have been involved in a police pursuit in the southern suburbs last night.  Just before 11pm a Star Group officer attempted to stop a vehicle on Sturt Road Oaklands Park for an alleged traffic offence.  The driver of the vehicle allegedly refused to stop and was pursued by police at low speed through back streets of Marion then along South Road to Reynella where Police deployed road spikes.  More

Abduction and Sexual Assault - Modbury North (21/08/08)

Detectives from the Sexual Crime Investigation Branch are investigating the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a woman that occurred at about 6.30 pm on Sunday 17 August 2008 in a car park located in Fairleigh Avenue, Modbury North. More

Police pursuit - Kidman Park (21/08/08)

Port Adelaide Police have arrested a man following a short police pursuit at Kidman Park overnight. More

Raids on outlaw motorcycle gang members (20/08/08)

Since early this morning members of the Crime Gangs Task Force (CGTF) together with officers from STAR Group, Northern and Southern Operations have been conducting raids on numerous premises of members and associates of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMCG). More

Break-in at Wandana Primary School - Gilles Plains (20/08/08)

Holden Hill police have arrested 2 boys and 1 man after a Police Security patrol located them allegedly attempting to break in to the WandanaPrimary School, Gilles Plains. More

Arrest for Attempt Serious Criminal Trespass - Black Forest (19/08/08)

Sturt Police have arrested a man after he allegedly attempted to break into the Ashford Hospital overnight. More

Two men arrested for Attempted Murder - Riverland

Riverland Police have arrested two men over the serious assault on a 41 year old man, alleged to have occurred at a property at Barmera on Friday 15 August 2008. More

Operation Consequence (18/08/08)

Operation Consequence saw police conduct drug and alcohol testing at more than 80 sites across the State...  More

Pizza shop robbery - Newton (15/08/08)

Adelaide Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred at about 10.45 pm last night at Newton.  Two men entered the Pizza Hut on Gorge Road, one armed with a hand gun, threatened staff and stole cash.  More

Illicit drug seizures - Holden Hill (14/08/08)

Holden Hill Police have recently been involved in two significant drug related investigations that have resulted in the location of a clandestine laboratory and the seizure of illicit drugs and cannabis plants.  These investigations have culminated in multiple arrests. More

Arrests - Riverland (14/08/08)

Members of the Licensing Enforcement Branch and Riverland Police have today arrested a 35 year old woman and a 41 year old man both of the Riverland for offences relating to the sale and display of X18+ (Restricted) movies and Refused Classification (RC) movies. 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."