The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) supports the ACT Government’s budget commitment of $107 million for ACT Policing, which will see 126 more police officers on the ground over the next five years. AFPA President Alex Caruana said that the investment had been a long time coming and would be well received by the [...]
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) supports the possible industrial action planned by the Police Association of New South Wales (PANSW), which would see NSW Police officers cease any cooperation with Commonwealth agencies or departments unless the matter created a risk to a person's life or their physical and mental wellbeing. AFPA President Alex [...]
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) welcomes the ACT Government’s passing of the Road Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2022, which will give ACT Policing new powers to remove dangerous drivers from ACT roads. AFPA President Alex Caruana said that the passing of this legislation would assist in making Canberra roads safer by removing drivers [...]
The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) issues this statement with reference to the latest government data on police numbers published yesterday. The Productivity Commission released its Report on Government Services (ROGS) 2023, which shows that the ACT has the lowest number of operational policing members out of all Australian jurisdictions. AFPA President Alex Caruana [...]
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