new police residence at dunalley

The Minister of Police and Emergency Management, David O'Byrne, today officially opened the new Tasmania Police residence at Dunalley. The new base helps Tasmania Police provide a full-time local presence for the Dunalley area and Tasman Peninsula. … Read more at Tasmanian Government Media Releases (press release).

Ex-staffer’s fraud count pleas

Ex-staffer's fraud count pleasA FORMER Tasmanian Aboriginal Land and Sea Council clerk has entered a mix of pleas in the Magistrates Court in Hobart this morning. Alicia Simone Arnol, 34, was charged with 37 counts of stealing and 23 counts of fraud. Police allege Ms Arnol stole … Read more at Tasmania Mercury.

Fewer home break-ins

FEWER homes are being broken into in the state's south according to the latest police statistics — but residents are being encouraged to help ensure the trend continues. “Home burglary is opportunistic and often occurs when a burglar comes upon a home … Read more at TheMercury.com.au.

Theft strands a devoted wife

When Mrs Batchelor, 68, realised her car was missing on Monday morning, she phoned police and was told the 23-year-old car had been found burnt out at nearby Coach Rd about 3am. It was a devastating blow for the pensioner, who is already facing … Read more at Tasmania Mercury.

Woman charged over Martin attack

Police say a 42-year-old from Gagebrook, in Hobart's north-eastern suburbs, has been charged in relation to the assault, which left Mr Martin with a head wound. They say they expect to charge a second woman involved in the attacks next week.and more » … Read more at Ninemsn.

Judicial salaries to surge

As a result Tasmanian taxpayers will fund close to $680000 extra for 24 positions within a few months. The Australian Nursing Federation says that amount would pay for 10 or 11 graduate nurses. Legal sources say the pay boost is not in the public … Read more at Tasmania Mercury.

State targets crime profits

The legislation exists in other states and is considered by many including Tasmania Police to be long overdue in this state. “There are dozens of people living in Housing Tasmania properties kitted out with the biggest plasmas, the best sound systems … Read more at Tasmania Mercury.

World’s most liveable city or city of sin?

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World's most liveable city or city of sinSo much for Canadians' reputation for terminal niceness, at least according to Chris Mathieson, executive director of the Vancouver Police Museum. Canadians are easy people to get along with, Vancouver has often been rated the world's most liveable … Read more at Sydney Morning Herald.

World’s most liveable city or city of sin?

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World's most liveable city or city of sinSo much for Canadians' reputation for terminal niceness, at least according to Chris Mathieson, executive director of the Vancouver Police Museum. Canadians are easy people to get along with, Vancouver has often been rated the world's most liveable … Read more at Sydney Morning Herald.

Police to justify mobile phone use

Tasmania Police has demanded officers justify the use of the approximately 265 mobile phones issued to police across the state. Tasmania Police has to make $18 million in budget savings this financial year. A memo obtained by the ABC shows 11 mobile … Read more at ABC Online.