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25.01.2022 From 29 June, masks will be mandatory for all people in health care settings. Masks are also mandatory for people providing personal care services including h...airdressers, nail salons, tattoo parlours, day spas and similar businesses (it is not mandatory for clients to wear a mask). Masks are highly recommended on public transport, taxis and rideshare. There are exceptions to these mandatory requirements, including: people with relevant medical conditions. people under the age of 12. cases where a mask would create communications difficulties in situations where a mask will impact the provision of care. Find out more about the requirements for mandatory face masks, including FAQs, at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks Find more information and the latest Direction here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations
24.01.2022 Don’t give a thief a chance to steal your property always lock your doors and windows. Even while you are home please keep your doors locked. For more crime prevention and security tips please go to https://www.police.sa.gov.au//cri/safety-and-security-tips
23.01.2022 The ACCC’s ‘Little Black Book of Scams’ is a great tool for consumers and small businesses to learn about scams. A range of information is presented including t...he most common scams, how scammers trick you, warning signs and how to protect yourself. Digital copies are also available in a range of languages. If you would like a copy please visit - https://www.accc.gov.au/publ/the-little-black-book-of-scams See more
23.01.2022 Just a reminder - building sites are a popular target for thieves sourcing various goods and materials. If you notice any criminal or suspicious behaviour pleas...e call 131-444. For more crime prevention and security tips please go to https://www.police.sa.gov.au//cri/safety-and-security-tips See more
21.01.2022 Sorry if you've already seen this doing the rounds, but the message remains valid!
21.01.2022 There have been on going reports of tax debt scams. The victims are advised if they do not pay they will be arrested. They are also asked to stay on the phone w...hile payment is made and the scammers use fake caller ID which makes them seem legitimate. The scammers are also moving away from gift cards and are providing BSB and account details for victims to transfer the money into. If you’re ever unsure whether an ATO interaction is genuine, hang up. You can phone the ATO on 1800 008 540 to check. Check the tips at www.ato.gov.au/scams to find out more about scammers’ methods and how you can tell if it’s really the ATO calling. For further information on scams please visit www.police.sa.gov.au/scams See more
20.01.2022 If you see a yellow tag on your water meter, like the one pictured, please call us on 1300 SA WATER to report. We have not approved the placement of these tags ...on any of our water meters, and the referenced business is not associated with SA Water. The matter has been reported to Consumer and Business Affairs. If you have a leaking or faulty water meter, you can call us or report it at sawater.com.au. For water leaks on your private plumbing, please contact a licensed plumber.
20.01.2022 Today is International Volunteer Day! It is a day to celebrate all our volunteers and it’s a perfect opportunity for the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Team to say a... big thank you to all of our volunteers for their hard work and dedication to the NHW program and help in keeping our communities safe. You can read more about International Volunteer Day at their website https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org//international-vol/ For more info about SAPOL’s Police Volunteer Program, which provides opportunities to volunteer in NHW, as well as a diverse range of other exciting volunteering roles, please go to our website https://www.police.sa.gov.au//achi/volunteer-opportunities See more
19.01.2022 Clan labs produce illicit drugs such as ‘ice’ (methamphetamine). Are you aware of the signs that could indicate a possible clan lab? Strange odours in part...icular a strong acetone (nail polish remover) smell Chemical containers and waste onsite or nearby Blacked out windows - to hide the activities inside Hoses and pipes in strange places Vehicles/people coming and going at all hours If you observe any criminal or suspicious activity please report it to 131-444 or CRIMESTOPPERS on 1800 333 000 See more
17.01.2022 If possible, park your vehicle in a garage. If the vehicle has to be left on the street try and park it in an area that is well lit. Thieves do not like having ...attention drawn to themselves. For more crime prevention and security tips please go to - https://www.police.sa.gov.au//cri/safety-and-security-tips See more
16.01.2022 Business Security Business Fire Prevention Fires caused by deliberate, reckless or negligent behaviour not only destroy communities and properties but have the potential to kill. SA Police is committed to identifying and apprehending people who deliberately light fires or engage in reckless or negligent fire-lighting behaviour. To help keep your property safe from fires, SA Police have produced an Information Sheet which highlights the following:... Lock your property and vehicle at all times. Keep rubbish bins in a secure area and remove rubbish regularly. Secure all combustible materials and flammable fuels away from your property. External doors should have minimal gaps to prevent papers and flammable items being pushed inside the property. Maintain vegetation around your property and remove plant debris. Maintain fencing and install external security lighting. Conduct regular inspections outside your property. Repair damage to fences and remove graffiti regularly. Join the Salisbury City Centre Business Watch program to help keep the community safe. (Follow this page for updates). If you see a fire, immediately call 000 and please remain vigilant, if you see anything suspicious immediately call the Police Assistance line on 131 444. For more business security tips please go https://www.police.sa.gov.au/your-safety
15.01.2022 Please consider the security of your business premises. All doors should be of solid construction, properly installed with all external doors and windows full...y secured with quality and regularly maintained locks. If padlocks are required, ensure that they are of an appropriate and recommended standard. Install a monitored alarm system, mirrors, CCTV or perpetrator marking technology (which can greatly assist Police identifying offenders) and prominently display signs indicating the presence of any security measures on the premises. Ensure laneways, car parks and other external areas are well lit. Make sure all staff adheres to lock-up procedures. For more business security tips please go - https://www.police.sa.gov.au/your-safety See more
15.01.2022 Triple Zero (000) callers will now be able to easily tell operators their location during an emergency. The Emergency+ app was relaunched today with what3words... functionality. This will allow callers to Triple Zero (000) to use three key words to help communicate their location in areas or situations where this may be difficult. South Australia Police are already using what3words to assist members of the public. On 6 October police received a call from campers who had been bogged in the Chadinga Conservation Park near Ceduna, a 118.5km2 area. By using what3words, police were able to locate and assist the campers by sending a mechanic to them. The Emergency+ app is free and available on iOS and Android devices through the Google Play and Apple stores.
15.01.2022 Keeping you SAFE in the Salisbury City Centre The Salisbury Business Association (SBA), Parabanks Shopping Centre Management and SA Police met recently to discuss a range of concerns raised by traders and property/business owners. The outcomes of the meeting included the following:... SBA will approach the City of Salisbury re. the removal of seating from out the front of the former Commonwealth Bank building (a regular congregation point for people consuming alcohol) SA Police to mount a campaign over coming weeks to prevent the purchase of alcohol from identified group as well as more active policing of the Salisbury City Centre Dry Zone SA Police and the City of Salisbury to liaise with a new local Aboriginal Community Service Provider to help address concerns and develop strategies to manage ongoing SA Police have provided several contact points including to raise any on-going concerns SA Police numbers will increase as other initiatives such as increasing the number of Police Security Officers (as was recently announced) SA Police visibility in the western end of John Street and Train Station/Bus Interchange will increase as more Transit Police are back on patrol in Salisbury Parabanks Centre Management will continue to report issues requiring Police intervention and to advise of issues that SAPOL hasn’t responded to, or where they were unable to respond in a reasonable timeframe SBA will work with members/local traders on using the 131 444 or (and when to use) 000 no callers to be referred to Salisbury Police Station Continued promotion of the Salisbury City Centre Business Watch Continued engagement with members/local traders on site lighting, installing CCTV and signage, personal security measures, promotion of SA Police Security Audits, etc. The SBA will also work with the City of Salisbury to look to identify ways they can add practical support including additional signage, improvements around lighting and visibility especially in and around carparks, CCTV coverage. With continued vigilance, collaboration, monitoring and reporting, we hope to see the number of incidents occurring across the City Centre being reduced. We appreciate the input from all around the table and look forward to working collaboratively on making the Salisbury City Centre a place where our business owners, staff and customers feel safe. We will follow up again in 6+ weeks’ time to review the above and address any ongoing concerns. Business, Community and Police working together.
13.01.2022 Buyers beware! While browsing for some #BlackFriday deals, please be aware of an increase in online shopping and classified scams. South Australians have lost o...ver half a million to these scams this year! So please be mindful of fake websites that look like genuine online stores offering products at very low prices and fake classified ads. Particularly likely to con are the scam ads for puppies and other pets! For more information on scams and cybercrime, please visit: https://www.police.sa.gov.au/your-safe/scams-and-cybercrime If you think you may have been a victim of an incident, report it immediately by visiting cyber.gov.au/report #scams #cybercrime #blackfridaydeals
13.01.2022 Stolen Australian passports and working credit cards are among the items for sale on the Dark Web in an online industry experts warn is booming. MORE: bit.ly/2ZRjM6L.
12.01.2022 Ensure appropriate keyed locks are fitted to all doors and windows and when you are outside please keep them locked. Don’t give an opportunist thief a chance to... steal your belongings. For more crime prevention and security tips please go to - https://www.police.sa.gov.au//cri/safety-and-security-tips See more
12.01.2022 If you are planning a caravan holiday we encourage you to keep your ‘home away from home’ as secure as your house. To help achieve this goal the ‘Caravan and Ca...mping Industries Association of SA Incorporated’ and ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ partnered to produce the ‘Caravan and Recreational Vehicle Security’ booklet. This booklet is full of great safety and security tips. You can pick up a booklet today from your local police station, caravan park or most tourist information centres throughout South Australia or download it at - https://www.police.sa.gov.au//Caravan-book-2019-interactiv See more
11.01.2022 Business Security Dry Zone The Salisbury City Centre, including the Salisbury Railway Station and Bus Interchange are a DRY ZONE. A dry zone is a place where you're not allowed to have or drink alcohol. The purpose of a dry area is to curb alcohol-related problems and anti-social behaviour in public areas such as:... reserves main shopping precincts (Salisbury City Centre) car parks beaches and foreshores It is not an offence to have alcohol while genuinely passing through a dry area if: it's unopened and in the original container in which it was purchased from a licensed premises it's in the course of carrying on a business, e.g. a restaurant delivering a bottle of wine with a meal you live near a dry area and must pass through it to enter your home The City of Salisbury manages the signage for our Dry Zone and SA Police oversee compliance. PLEASE BE VIGILANT and REPORT ANY ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR TO SA POLICE. For more business security tips please go - https://www.police.sa.gov.au/your-safety
10.01.2022 SA Police is holding a Scam Awareness Forum tomorrow night, August 19 from 6pm-7pm. Members from Financial and Cybercrime Investigation Branch will be online t...o answer your questions as part of Scam Awareness Week. Learn how to spot a scam and how to protect your information from being used by scammers. The theme is ‘Be yourself. Don’t let a scammer be you.’ To participate in the forum, you will need to have an active Facebook account and simply go to the Police Facebook site ‘South Australia Police’. See more
08.01.2022 With very hot & windy conditions predicted right across #SouthAustralia today - Operation Nomad patrols will be out patrolling bushfire prone areas, please repo...rt any suspicious activity to 131 444. (Beautiful photo taken this morning by a night shift police patrol on SA/Vic border in the South-East - thanks Lauren ) See more
07.01.2022 Home security and vehicle security go hand in hand. Keep your house keys, car keys and garage remote controls in a safe location. Thieves may use them to gain e...ntry to your home or steal your car. For more crime prevention and security tips please go to - https://www.police.sa.gov.au//cri/safety-and-security-tips See more
07.01.2022 All motorcycles have the potential to be stolen however scooters and smaller motorbikes are often targeted by thieves. If you own one of these bikes please visit - https://carsafe.com.au/motorcycle-theft - for valuable information on keeping your bike secure.
07.01.2022 Motorcycles and scooters are stolen quite often, with the smaller capacity scooters and motorcycles being the most popular target by thieves. If you happen to own a motorcycle or scooter and would like information on how to keep it secure please visit - https://carsafe.com.au/
05.01.2022 Number plates are the most common item stolen from vehicles. Just a reminder to consider the use of tamper-resistant number plate screws which can be fitted for... free by a participating RAA Approved Repairer. To make a booking please contact: RAA’s Technical Advisory Service Call: 8202 4689 Email: [email protected] For more information, visit the RAA website at: www.raa.com.au/motor/safety-and-advice/car-advice See more
04.01.2022 Reduce your chances of becoming a victim of an online shopping scam, please consider the following: Check if the website has policies on refunds, returns, ex...changes and warranties. Look at feedback provided about the seller prior to purchase Use secure online payment services look for a URL starting with ‘https’ and a closed padlock symbol. Be aware of sellers who request payment through insecure payment services. Never disclose your Personal Identification Number (PIN) or your passwords to anyone. Always check your receipt and credit card statements carefully for discrepancies. If you discover unauthorised transactions contact your financial institution immediately. Remember, if the deal sounds too good to be true then it probably is. If you believe you have been the victim of an online fraud, report it immediately at www.cyber.gov.au/report. For more crime prevention tips please contact your local police station or visit www.police.sa.gov.au
04.01.2022 Advice from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner When shopping online this EOFY, shop securely to protect your personal and financial information. Buy from reputable, well-reviewed brands with secure websites - look for a URL starting with 'https' and a closed padlock symbol. More tips: oaic.gov.au/s/paw2021/at-home
03.01.2022 Consider the security of your vehicle. Please keep your car key(s) away from doors and windows and out of sight. For more crime prevention and security tips please go to - https://www.police.sa.gov.au//cri/safety-and-security-tips
03.01.2022 Don’t let thieves tap-and-go with your money, keep your cards secure at all times. Do not leave your handbag or wallet in your car. Do not leave your handba...g or wallet unattended Never lend your card to anyone If your phone is able to make payments make sure your phone is locked at all times. Contact your financial institution immediately if your card is lost or stolen. For more crime prevention and security tips please go to - https://www.police.sa.gov.au//cri/safety-and-security-tips See more
01.01.2022 With some extreme heat days forecast this coming weekend, please take this opportunity to tidy up around your property to make sure you’re bushfire ready. Durin...g the Fire Danger Season it is important to remain vigilant to potential fire risks. So if you undertake any activity which may be a fire risk, please consider the weather conditions and check the restrictions around that activity beforehand by visiting the CFS website - https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/home/ SA Police also provide a range of bushfire prevention resources, including factsheets, video clips and posters, available at https://www.police.sa.gov.au//cri/safety-and-security-tips See more
01.01.2022 Are you prepared for the fire danger season? There are simple things you can do around the home to protect it from the threat of a fire including cutting grass ...and weeds, removing branches and litter, storing wood away from the home and keeping your gutters clear. Find out more via the SA Country Fire Service website: https://bit.ly/2ZE012b
