Local knowledge and response is necessary in understanding and meeting the needs and expectations of local communities.  Throughout the State policing services are administered through fourteen Local Service Areas (LSAs), enabling the integration of core strategies and improved policing in a defined geographical area.

Local Service Areas aim to achieve safer local communities and work together on broader community safety outcomes for issues extending beyond particular LSA boundaries. Centrally located Crime Service and Operations Support Service resources also provide specialist assistance when required.

What is my Local Service Area?

LSAs are grouped into two major regions of the State.

The Northern area is commanded by the Northern Operations Service (NOS), which includes:

The Southern area is commanded by the Southern Operations Service (SOS), which includes:

LSA Maps

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Metropolitan Area

* Data source: Calculated from ABS Regional Population Growth 2005-06 Australia and New Zealand Cat No. 3218.0-27 February 2007. Estimated Resident Population by LGA as at 30/6/2006.