South Australia Police Email Format
Law EnforcementSouth Australia, Australia1001-5000 Employees
South Australia Police is the state police service responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public safety in South Australia. Founded in 1838, the agency is based in Adelaide and covers a jurisdiction spanning nearly one million square kilometres, with a population of more than 1.5 million. It employs a sizeable workforce distributed across 13 Local Service Areas to reduce crime and support safer communities. The organization serves residents and visitors across the state, focusing on crime prevention, road safety, and incident response as part of its policing mandate. Its mandate encompasses frontline policing, investigations, and community engagement to address safety concerns. In May 2026, SAPOL launched a podcast to highlight the trauma experienced by those affected by fatal crashes.