Protester Arrested at University of Tasmania.
On 21 October 2015 at approximately 10:00am police attended the University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay Campus in response to a request from campus security. A man identifying himself as representing Fossil Free Tasmania had climbed on to the roof of the plant room of the Centenary Building, off Grosvenor Street. The 24 year old man…
Time for some rest and relaxation for Police Dog Flicka
After a star career with Tasmania Police which involved finding more than $2million worth of drugs, nine-year-old Labrador Flicka will be officially retiring today. She will receive a certificate of service from Commissioner of Police Darren Hine at a ceremony to be attended by some of her current and former human colleagues. In her seven…
Pyengana Incident
On 20 October 2015 Emergency Services were called to attend an incident involving a 56 year old Scamander man, who may have been electrocuted at his place of employment at Pyengana. Ambulance Tasmania attended the scene, police and paramedics attempted CPR for a period of time but efforts were unsuccessful. The incident is being investigated…
Response to PAT concerns
The safety and security of our officers and state service employees is priority for the Department of Police and Emergency Management. Tasmania Police continually reviews the security environment. While existing security measures for police stations are commensurate with the threat level and intelligence, we continue to review those arrangements. There is no known information at…
Police recognised for ethical and diligent service
More than 160 police officers are being recognised for their ethical and diligent service at special ceremonies across the State. Police Commissioner Darren Hine paid tribute to the recipients, saying that a total of 45 police officers would receive the Commissioner’s Medal and 14 Department of Police and Emergency Management staff would be presented…
Fatal Crash – Bass Highway – Rocky Cape – 19 October 2015
FATAL CRASH – BASS HIGHWAY – ROCKY CAPE At 2.13pm on 19th October 2015, Smithton Police were called to attend a two vehicle crash on the Bass Highway at Rocky Cape. The crash occurred when a grey 2013 Mazda Hatch crossed into the path of a 2007 Volvo Waste management truck near the brow of…
Missing man Timothy Hingston investigation update
MISSING PERSON – TIMOTHY HINGSTON – UPDATE Devonport Police are continuing to investigate the disappearance of 24 year old Devonport man Timothy Peter Hingston who was reported missing on 6th October by family members. Police have followed a number of lines of enquiry, from information received, which unfortunately to date, have failed to confirm the…
Police investigating hit and run of elderly man
Police are seeking the driver of a brown/bronze coloured Toyota Camry sedan taxi following the hit and run of an elderly man in the Hobart bus mall last night. The 86-year old Victorian man was walking across the Collins St end of the bus mall with his wife about 9.15pm on Sunday when he was…
Unattended item in Bathurst St, Hobart
Tasmania Police have given the ‘all clear’, after examining an unattended item left in a building on Bathurst St. Police specialists have examined the item and determined it’s not an item of concern. The Road closures have been lifted and traffic will soon be flowing. Thanks everyone for your patience.
Burnie Ten Road Closure Advice
The Burnie Ten is running this weekend. Road Closure times are as follows: Road Closure Time Wilson Street; between North Terrace and Wilmot Street; and between Cattley Street and Ladbrooke Street; 7am – 2pm Cattley Street; between Marine Terrace and Mount Street. 7am – 2pm Wilmot Street; between Marine Terrace and Mount Street 7am…