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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

Graffiti Prevention Program Launched

Tasmania Police took a part in a new graffiti prevention program in Devonport. This week more than 1000 Tasmanian students will be presented with a program  to increase awareness on the costs of graffiti to the community. Read more >

Tasmania to Crack Down on Laser Misuse

The Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox, today said Tasmania would move to outlaw the unauthorised use of powerful laser pointers. Read more >

Yuli and Flicka Top Dogs for Drug Detection

Yuli and Flicka have a sense of smell 100,000 times better than humans and can detect the residual scent of a drug in an empty bag. Tasmania Police’s new drug dogs started work in May 2008, and conducted searches produced numerous drug detections. Read more >

New Tracking System for Tasmania Police Cars

Tasmania Police cars will be fitted with a new tracking system enabling vehicles to be instantly located, the Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox announced today. Read more >

Crime Stoppers Youth Challenge 2008

This year's topic is “Bullying and when does it become a police matter”. We are anticipating that the broad nature of the topic will provide limitless avenues of exploration and shall generate considerable interest from students and teachers alike. Read more >

Crime Stoppers Helping with Impressive Drug Results

Members of the public are being praised for helping Crime Stoppers contribute to the seizure of more than 1 million dollars worth of drugs by Tasmania Police in just four months. Read more >

Alcohol Forum

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Jack Johnston, supports the State Government’s announcement of an Alcohol Forum. Read more >