Acknowledgement of Country

South Australia Police acknowledges and respects Aboriginal peoples as the state’s first people and recognises Aboriginal peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of land and waters in South Australia.

We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal people to country.

In this document, the term First Nations inclusively refers to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, while acknowledging that the first people of South Australia are Aboriginal people.

WALDYA WARNA-BINI NGAMANA – Eagle coming from the Sea. Sergeant Danielle James, Nauo Traditional Owner.

Acknowledgement of lived experience

SAPOL acknowledges and values the lived experiences of individuals, families, and organisations who have contributed to shaping our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. They include:

• People with lived experience of disability, including those who have interacted with policing and justice systems, for sharing insights that inform meaningful actions.
• Carers and families for perspectives on accessibility and inclusion in everyday interactions with SAPOL.
• Disability organisations and service providers for the detail in their submissions.
• SAPOL workforce for ideas and feedback to embed inclusion across operations and the organisation.
• Government partners, including the Department of Human Services, for aligning with the State Disability Inclusion Plan.

Your contributions have been essential in developing this plan and in shaping actions that remove barriers and support a safer, more inclusive South Australia.