A wide range of support services are available to warn and protect communities from crime and other risks. You can also become actively involved in many of the neighbourhood programs in Adelaide and country South Australia.
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Crime stoppersCrime preventionConsumer fraudRadiation protectionPlanning safe public eventsCrime stoppers
Community support has become an important part of crime fighting and crime prevention. Find out how you can
become involved by helping police with unsolved crimes by visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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Crime prevention
Detailed information about
crime prevention and community safety is provided on the Australian Government's crime prevention and community safety website. You can learn about the National Community Crime Prevention Programme and download tips and guidelines, including:
- a kit for protecting your home from intruders
- community safety learning circles
- evaluating community crime prevention projects.
Practical advice to help improve your safety and security at home or when travelling is provided on the SA Police website.
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Consumer fraud
There are many types of fraud that can trap consumers. Find out how you can
protect yourself from cold calling, lottery scams and advance fee fraud by visiting the Australian Government's crime prevention and community safety website.
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Radiation protection
Advice and facts on everyday
radiation risks from sunburn to mobile phones is provided on the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) website. You will also find reports, forms for downloading and information on regulations.
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Planning safe public events
Guidelines and checklists for organisers planning public events can be found on the Australian Government's crime prevention and community safety website. Detailed instructions cover:
- initial planning
- crowd management
- staffing
- emergency response
- managing alcohol.
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More information
On this site
Domestic violence
Child protection
Justices of the Peace
Shopper protection
Other websites
Victims of crime statistics