South Australia Police (SAPOL) is changing the name of its regional police response areas.
Effective from 1 July 2025, the SAPOL regional response areas will change from Local Service Areas to Regions.
The adoption of the term Region acknowledges the vast geographical areas our regional employees serve and better represents the diversity and distinctiveness of these communities.
The term aligns with its widely accepted definition: “a large area of land distinct from other areas, characterised by its own customs, characteristics, or geographical features.” This shift in terminology is designed to foster a stronger sense of identity, purpose, and alignment with the communities we serve.
The new Region titles are as follows:
Local Service Area Region Title
Barossa LSA Barossa Region
Yorke Mid North LSA Yorke Mid North Region
Far North LSA Far North Region
Eyre and Western LSA Eyre and Western Region
Murray Mallee LSA Murray Mallee Region
Hills Fleurieu LSA Hills Fleurieu Region
Limestone Coast LSA Limestone Coast Region
This change in the title reflects the unique characteristics of South Australia’s diverse regional communities.
