The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) has launched a new subreddit, r/afpassociation. AFPA members are invited to interact, add their own content, and upvote/downvote other content within this new community; the AFPA looks forward to r/afpassociation becoming a core part of our communication network.
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) issues this statement in strong support of an early intervention program, run by the University of Canberra, which protects the wellbeing of young people living with complex mental health concerns. The WOKE program (standing for “wise knowing, skillful behaviour and effectiveness) is in danger of being unable to [...]
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) acknowledges the announcement by ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury of the increase in the age of criminal responsibility in the ACT to 12 years of age (up from 10 years of age). The AFPA maintains its concerns about under-resourced support and accommodation services for young people who come to [...]
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) is concerned by revelations that the Federal Government has spurned the appointees of its elite law enforcement agency in the upcoming budget. Read More
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) supports the proposal by Dr Marisa Paterson MLA to amend the ACT Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005 to allow for recommendations on sentencing to be made by both the prosecution and defence in criminal proceedings. Read More
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) questions why a Canberra man who pleaded guilty to spitting into an ACT Policing (ACTP) member’s mouth was punished with a $350 fine. Read More
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) has issued a statement in relation to media coverage published last week relating to the Board of Inquiry ('BOI') investigating the conduct of criminal justice agencies involved in the R v Lehrmann trial. Read More
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) welcomes the motion from Deputy Leader of the ACT Opposition Jeremy Hanson MLA for greater police funding and resourcing in the ACT, which was made earlier today in the ACT Legislative Assembly. Read More
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) is disgusted by the ACT Government’s decision not to conduct a full review of the ACT judicial system - which has failed the community again by allowing bail to be granted to Thomas Matthews. Matthews was previously granted bail after being found guilty of running down three ACT [...]
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) welcomes the ACT Government’s announcement establishing a new pilot service to support families who have relatives affected by drug use. Read More