Chief Police Officer Neil Gaughan. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
Members of the Weston Creek community have raised concerns about why it took a murder in the area for police to start patrolling again as debate was reignited over policing resources in the ACT.
Murrumbidgee MLA Jeremy Hanson said members of his community in Weston Creek and Molonglo said they had not seen a police presence in the area for many years until the skate park murder at the end of last year.
“Anecdotally, there seems to be an issue with incidents in my neck of the woods,” Mr Hanson said during Committee Hearings on Thursday (25 February).
Canberra car thefts on the rise as ACT police urge residents to lock vehicles even for a few minutes
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This photo of a stolen Audi was captured after it was set on fire in Canberra.
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In just a matter of minutes, while she went inside the house to get her phone, Catherine s car containing the ashes of her parents and grandparents was stolen.
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Officers say thieves are taunting them, taking the cars on crime sprees
Catherine s car was stolen while she stepped away for a few minutes, an act that has left her shaken
POLICE will have a stern presence on ACT borders on Tuesday morning to minimise travel between specific COVID-affected areas in NSW.
Their presence along the Federal Highway at the Majura Parkway turnoff will ensure ACT Police can implement the latest directions of Canberra’s public health.
Police will be conducting random interceptions to particularly speak with travelling drivers about any requirements to quarantine in the ACT.
The measure will not be permanent and will supplement ACT Police’s compliance activities.
Motorists have been asked to look out for signs as they drive into Canberra, to be aware of traffic arrangements and continue to drive to the conditions.