Emergency Response Training
Tasmania’s emergency services are undertaking further training to ensure preparedness for any large-scale emergency. The State Government has provided funding for Emergency Management Australia (EMA) to conduct multi-agency training for incident managers and controllers.
Unit Fire – Fossey Place, Devonport
Shortly before 4:30pm on Thursday the 12 December 2013 police were notified of a house fire at 1/1 Fossey Place, Miandetta.
Rescue of diver and recovery of vessel – Sloping Main
At around 1:30pm Wednesday 11 December 2013, 2 men in their late 30’s were SCUBA diving off Sloping Island on the Tasman Peninsula, when their 19 foot fiberglass vessel began dragging its anchor in strong winds. One of the divers observed this and attempted to swim to the vessel but was unable to prevent it from being taken with the wind.
Wounding Incident – Man Arrested and Charged
At approximately 11:30am today, police were called to attend a disturbance on Main Road Rosetta. A 42 year old man from Bellerive was arrested at the scene, he was later charged with one count of wounding and will appear in court.
Police officer charged with assault
Court proceedings will be taken against a 36 year old Constable from Southern District on…
Wounding Incident – Man Arrested
At approximately 11:30am today (11 December 2013), police were called to attend a disturbance on Main Road, Rosetta. Upon arrival it was ascertained two men who were known to each other have engaged in a verbal argument. One of the men has smashed the window of a car. The owner of the car has used a pair of scissors to cause a 4cm laceration to the back of the other parties head.
Operation Unite
This weekend Tasmania Police will take Operation Unite – a Blitz on Drunken Violence – to the streets of entertainment districts around the State.
Stolen motor vehicle set alite – West Hobart
Stolen motor vehicle set alite, causing damage to residence in Brisbane Street West Hobart
Copper Mines of Tasmania – Names of deceased released
Tasmania Police advise that the second deceased has been recovered from underground at Mt Lyell.
Huon Valley PCYC Go-Kart Day – Police Academy (10 Dec)
A unique program designed to engage and connect with ‘at-risk’ young people culminates today (Tuesday, 10 December) in the first test drive of their project – an engine powered Go-Kart.