The Band of the South Australia Police has two sections which perform in schools to deliver safety and crime prevention messages. It creates an opportunity for police and young people to interact in a lively and positive way. There are two School Beat Bands to entertain and educate young people from child care centres to senior primary level. The bands present information about the instruments used and a crime reduction message, tied in with a light-hearted musical performance. The performances are accompanied by the distribution of an activity book, the 'School Beat Book', which tells the reader about the role and work of police. 
The Rock Patrol Band performs in secondary schools, building bridges between teenagers and uniformed officers. The performance focuses on the pursuit of a healthy lifestyles and promotes leadership, quality of life, community safety and crime prevention. Student involvement is encouraged with prizes of band merchandise given for both dancing, and basketball goal shooting.
Band attendanceThe band performances at schools form part of SAPOL's planned crime prevention and safety programs. Performances are free however bookings are not generally taken, rather Police will approach schools in targeted areas. The aim is to visit all areas over time. To find out more, schools should contact the Community Programs Section at your local police station.
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