Safety and security tips
Bushfire prevention
In response to the 2020-21 Fire Danger Season, SAPOL has again launched Operation Nomad. This includes a community engagement campaign - Why Risk It? to increase awareness around four activities that accidentally cause bushfires:
- garden waste burning
- harvesting activities
- campfires
- power tools.
View our Fire prevention - Why Risk It? fact sheets, videos and posters below.
Please Note: Due to changes to the Fire and Emergency Services Act and Regulations, which become effective as of 1 March 2021, SAPOL has withdrawn the power tools and harvesting fact sheets and videos from our website.
For more information, view the CFS media release or the new Fire and Emergency Services Act and Regulations.
You can help
You too can help SAPOL and other emergency services to make this season as safe as possible. If you undertake any activity which may be a fire risk, please consider the weather conditions and check the restrictions around that activity beforehand.
For further information about what you can and can’t do during the Fire Danger Season please visit the CFS website.
It is also important that you continue to report suspicious, reckless or negligent behaviour by calling SAPOL on 131 444. If you see a fire or there is an imminent risk of a fire, call Triple Zero (000). If you have any information about someone deliberately lighting fires call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online. You can remain anonymous.
Factsheets
Garden waste bushfire prevention
Home and business fire prevention
Videos
Posters
Don't let your fire become a bushfire! - garden waste burning
Other safety and security tips
These are some less obvious tips police recommend you consider to keep your home safe and secure.
You don't have to go to the extremes of wrapping up your home to make it secure, simply locking doors and windows is a great place to start.
Aggressive clients and customers
Armed robbery prevention booklet (contact your local police station for the full Armed robbery prevention toolkit)
Beware of tap and go fraud
Business Security sign - No Cash
Business Security sign - No Cash No Alcohol
Business Security sign - No Cash No Drugs
Business Security sign - No Cash No Valuables
Closed circuit television: A guide for business (booklet)
Crime prevention through environmental design
Crime prevention though environmental design strategies
Bicycle security fact sheet
Bicycle security flyer: Don't lose it - Lock it
Bike passport: a guide to keeping your bike safe
Christmas Security
Daily steals - help find your stolen property
Home assist - Is your home secure?
Home assist program in English
Home assist program in Italian
Home assist program in Vietnamese
Motorcycle and scooter theft prevention
Property marking
Property marking for tradies
Vehicle security - Hands Off
Vehicle security - number plate theft prevention
Vehicle security - making secure choices
Identity theft: When bad things happen to your good name
Protect yourself. Know the scam
Scams
Shopping online
See also Internet safety and security for further information.
Visit the Office of the eSafety Commissioner, a one-stop-shop providing:
- information and resources on how to stay safe online
- a complaints process to assist children who experience cyberbullying
- online reporting of offensive or illegal online content.
Visit Think you know for cyber safety resources and information including:
- factsheets and guides for parents and youth on cyber safety issues and apps
- information on the ThinkUKnow program and on parent, carer, teacher and youth presentations delivered by SA Police members and partners of the ThinkUKnow program.
To book a youth presentation contact your local police station and ask for the Crime Prevention Section. To book an adult presentation book online via the ThinkUKnow website.
See also Scams and cybercrime above for further information.
Alcohol fuelled violence - A great night out is a safe night out - Fact sheet
Alcohol fuelled violence - A great night out is a safe night out - Poster 1
Alcohol fuelled violence - A great night out is a safe night out - Poster 2
Binge drinking and drink spiking
Antisocial behaviour – Wasted! So is your life!
Cyber safety – Surfing? Avoid the online sharks!
Graffiti – Art? Hang it on your own wall
School vandalism – School break? From it not to it
Sexting – Think before you send
Shop theft – Want a label? Don't get one as a thief!
Rock throwing- must have rocks in your head
Social Inclusion-Together we are better
You can download SAPOL’s app to access some of the youth safety posters on your mobile device.
Play the Triple Zero kids challenge online
Order a free CD of the Triple Zero kids challenge with extras from the Band of South Australia Police
Fact sheets
Halloween safety tips fact sheet
Posters
Trick-or-treaters welcome sign
Kids activities
Neighbourhood Watch Halloween activities
Crime prevention presentations
South Australia Police offers crime prevention and safety presentations on:
- personal safety
- home security
- safety online
- business security
- armed robbery prevention.
Contact the Crime Prevention Section at your local police station to find out more or to book a free presentation.