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Emergency : Triple Zero (000)

If you need police, fire or ambulance in an emergency call Triple Zero (000). Always call Triple Zero (000) in situations where a life is in danger, a crime is taking place, or in time-critical situations. Stay focused, Stay relevant, Stay on the line.

Non-emergencies : 131 444

For all non-emergencies call the 131 444 Police Assistance Line.

Tasmania Police Are Now Recruiting - Call 1800 628 680  (view recruiting pages)

News Items

Police Investigation of Launceston Vandalism

The Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox, said Tasmania Police were following several leads in their investigation into a vandalism spree in South Launceston. Read more > 

Tasmania Police Dog Unit Being Expanded

The Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox, recently announced that the Tasmania Police Dog Handling Unit was being expanded with the addition of two drug-detection dogs. Read more >

Upgrade of Police Radio Network

The Commissioner of Police, Jack Johnston, and the Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox, signed a contract to commence a $13 million dollar upgrade and expansion of the Police Radio Network. Read more >

Deputy Commissioner of Tasmania Police Appointed

The Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox, announced that Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime and Operations) Darren Hine has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of Tasmania Police and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Police and Emergency Management. Read more >

New Drug-Driver Testing Powers for Tasmania Police

Tasmania Police will be given greater powers to crack down on drug-drivers, the Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox, announced on 3 April 2008. Read more >

2008 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards

The 2008 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards are open for nomination.  The Crime Prevention and Community Safety Council encourages government and non-government groups and organisations, as well as individuals who have made a significant contribution to a crime or violence prevention project in Tasmania, to nominate for an award. Read more >

Antisocial Behaviour Not Tolerated On Metro Buses

The passenger code of conduct was developed by Metro along with the Tasmanian branch of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union and is now displayed on all Metro buses. Read more >