ACT Policing: 24/7 patrols planned as police gear up for Summernats

ACT Policing is scheduling around-the-clock traffic enforcement patrols of the areas surrounding Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) and additional patrols of the city’s entertainment precincts over the Summernats car festival period beginning today (Thursday, January 7). Police intend to clamp down rigorously on any irresponsible and/or dangerous driving behaviour and have issued a reminder to all motorists that under ACT legislation, police have the power to seize vehicles for burnouts, menacing driving or street racing on public roadways.

Crimestoppers: Police seek witnesses to incident in park, Civic (1 January 2010)

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery which occurred in Glebe Park in Civic yesterday (January 1). Around 12.55am four victims all aged 19 (three females and one male) were in the playground area of the park on Akuna Street when they were approached by a group of about 12 youths consisting of approximately ten males and two females.

Crimestoppers: Police investigate act of indecency, Civic (28 December 2009)

ACT Policing is investigating an incident which occurred in the Canberra Centre in Civic yesterday (December 28). About 10.40am a 29-year-old woman was cleaning a disabled toilet in the shopping centre when a man entered, closing the sliding door behind him. The man then pulled down his trousers and conducted an indecent act in front of the woman. The victim quickly left the toilet.

ACT Government: New Year's in the City (31 December 2009)

Canberra’s city centre will be the place to party and welcome in 2010. A huge New Year’s Eve is guaranteed as two sites in Civic play host to a packed program of entertainment, including a family concert in Civic Square, a dance party in Garema Place, and two dazzling fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight. What: New Year’s in the City When 7pm until late, Thursday 31st December Where: Civic Square (London Circuit) and Garema Place, Canberra City FREE EVENT!

ACT Policing: Business, government agencies and police cooperate on alcohol-related issues (Civic)

ACT Policing’s Community and Business Liaison Team will today (Thursday 19 November 2009) conclude its series of forums to promote the responsible service of alcohol in Canberra’s entertainment districts, predominately in the Civic area. Today’s workshop is the final in a series of three attended by liquor licensees, members of ACT Policing’s Crime Prevention team, members of the Office of Regulatory Services, and Directions ACT. Police have been regularly consulting with licensees in the ACT, particularly in Civic, with the aim of raising understanding of the importance of the responsible service of alcohol and working together to discuss strategies to …