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News Items

Operation Unite: A Blitz Against Drunken Violence

Police Commissioners from across Australia and New Zealand gathered in Perth today for the launch of a united stand against drunken violence and anti-social alcohol related behaviour in nightspot areas of major cities.

Tough Penalties for Supplying Children with Alcohol

The Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox, today announced tough new penalties are now in force in Tasmania for people who irresponsibly supply alcohol to young people on private property.

Police Recruit Graduation

Many of the new Constables graduating from the Tasmania Police Academy on 9 October 2009, have realised their goal through the career path programs offered by Tasmania Police.

St Virgils College Fire

Glenorchy C.I.B. officers have charged a group of youths with arson and burglary in relation to an incident at St Virgils College, Austins Ferry, on Tuesday, 6 October 2009.

Tasmania Police pause to remember

Tasmania Police will today pause to remember their colleagues who have lost their lives while serving and protecting their communities.

Tasmania Police AFL Grand Final Day state-wide traffic operation

Tasmania Police has reported continuing improvements in driver behaviour after a state-wide traffic operation on Saturday, 26 September 2009, after the AFL Grand Final.

Tasmania Police successfully resolve apparent hostage situation near Margate

Late on Sunday, 20 September 2009, Tasmania Police successfully resolved an incident near Margate.  At approximately 1:45pm a man contacted Police, threatening self harm and claiming he was holding two hostages with him at his home.

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