An apology to Aboriginal Territorians

I, Michael Murphy, Commissioner of the Northern Territory Police am deeply sorry to all Aboriginal Territorians, for the past harms and injustices caused by members of the Northern Territory Police.

I formally apologise for the hurt inflicted upon Aboriginal people, and together with my fellow officers, I commit the NT Police service to do the hard work to transform our relationship with Aboriginal Territorians for a safer community for all.

We know that we cannot change or undo the past, but together we can commit to not repeating our mistakes and the injustices.

Community Safety

Community safety

NT Police work hard to promote community safety and they work closely with community groups and other government agencies to help address issues relating to crime and other anti-social behaviour.

An important aspect of community safety is helping to promote a sense of community within our towns and cities, and creating a sense of security – whether at home, at a party, in public places or on the road.

The information in this section is designed to help you become more aware of the simple things you can do to reduce the risk to your safety.

Partnerships and initiatives

You can find out more about our community safety partnerships including Neighbourhood Watch, Crime Stoppers and Community Night Patrol below.

PARTNERSHIPS