Information Services

South Australia Police (SAPOL) provides a number of information services to the public including:

• access to police records and personal information through the Freedom of Information Act 1991
• release of police reports - vehicle collision reports and police incident reports
• release of police checks - 'National Police Certificates'.

Publications

SAPOL publications are available online including our:

• Blue print magazine
• annual report
• Future directions strategy
• corporate business plan.

A series of brochures and factsheets on safety and security and road safety are also available from our website.

Some publications and brochures are also available from your local police station or SAPOL office.

Documents available on payment of a fee
The following fees apply:

Document	Type	Fee (from 1 July 2012)
National police checks	Individual full fee	$55.00
	Individual concession	$39.50
	Volunteer - without a volunteer organisation authorisation number	$35.50
	Volunteer - with a volunteer organisation authorisation number	No charge
Police reports	Incident - including theft and burglary	$65.00
	Vehicle collision	$65.00
Freedom of information	Application for access to SAPOL records	$30.50
	Application to amend your personal records	No charge

SAPOL information statement

Section 9 of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 requires South Australian Government agencies to publish an annual information statement. This statement and further details about the types of information we hold is found in our annual reports in the section - 'Freedom of Information'.

Further information

Contact - Information Services Branch

Phone: (08) 7322 3347
Email: SAPOL.records@police.sa.gov.au
Postal address:
Information Services Branch
South Australia Police
GPO Box 1539
ADELAIDE SA 5001