Tas: New police taskforces to target anti-social behaviour

AAP General News (Australia)
04-21-2006
Tas: New police taskforces to target anti-social behaviour

HOBART, April 21 AAP - Tasmania Police will establish four new taskforces to crack
down on anti-social behaviour.

Assistant Commissioner Scott Tilyard said the taskforces would also target offences
in public places and domestic violence.

They had been made possible by the recruitment of 48 additional officers, announced
in the last state budget.

"The main aims are to reduce the level of crimes against the person, particularly public
place assaults, enhance early intervention, and identify and respond effectively to all
public order issues," Mr Tilyard said.

The taskforces, to be established in all four of Tasmania's police districts, will
form part of the District Response Division.

"The District Response Division will also assume responsibility for family and juvenile
priorities through the management of Victim Safety Response Teams and youth intervention
and diversion programs," Mr Tilyard said.

"Tasmanians can rest assured that these measures have been well planned and are set
to strengthen our position as the safest state in the nation."

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