Fact File

"Outlaw" drivers haven't increased

The Advertiser today published an article with the headline: "Outlaw driver toll soars" (pg 11). It was about the number of drivers caught unlicensed on our roads.

Response to David Penberthy, Sunday Mail

 February 2013

I'm disappointed and frustrated with David Penberthy's column "Rash arm of the law".   His weekly musings are usually well written and thoughtful. But this week Mr Penberthy's column was constructed around ill-informed and unreasonable declarations. 

Recent Gun Crime - the facts

Statement from South Australia Police Commissioner Gary Burns: "It is of enormous concern to police that there’s been a spike in the number of shootings in the past month. I ask you all to remember that the vast majority of these have been targeted attacks linked to either drugs, debts owed, or domestic related."

Serious charges on Finks member remain

On Wednesday 23 January 2013, Channel 7 News incorrectly reported that serious charges against a known Finks member had been withdrawn. 

Police Commissioner speaks out about crime in South Australia

Police Commissioner Gary Burns provides an interesting insight into crime in South Australia and the perception of crime in our State.

Alcohol & violence: the solution is not easy, and it will take commitment

The drink-to-get-drunk culture has got to stop and every part of our community has a part to play in affecting change.

Response to Andrew Faulkner’s column: “Plodding police lingo is a crime against humanity”.

Letter to the Editor of the Sunday Mail in response to Andrew Faulkner’s column: “Plodding police lingo is a crime against humanity”.

Rocco Leo - The facts

SA Police respond to misinformation being published across some media outlets in relation to Rocco Leo.

Statement - Burnside Council draft report

Following recent claims made in media relating to the draft Burnside Council report, it is necessary to clarify the SA Police Commissioner's position on this matter.

Police investigate every report of sexual assault

The Advertiser newspaper today ran a front page article Justice Disabled" (27/6/2011) by Miles Kemp which claims "crimes are not even investigated because police believe cases involving severely disabled victims are too hard to prosecute". This is WRONG.