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Considering joining the AFP as a sworn officer?

Three of our officers explain the difference between the National Police Officer, ACT Policing and Protective Service Officer roles. Find out what to expect during the application process, what life is like at the AFP College and gain insight into your first year on the job.

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Contacts

Triple Zero

Call 000 in an emergency for police, fire brigade or ambulance.

Triple Zero calls are free.

Crime Stoppers

Report any information about an unsolved crime or suspicious activity anonymously

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Local Policing

In an emergency, call 000.

If there is no immediate danger or you want to report non-urgent crime, contact the 24-hour Police Assistance Line.

National Security Hotline

Report terrorism, threats and suspicious behaviour 24/7. Call one of the numbers below or send an SMS to 0498 562 549.

National Missing Persons Coordination Centre

Working to reduce the incidence and impact of missing persons in Australia

Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE)

Report child abuse and exploitation

Cybercrime and cybersecurity

Report concerns about cybercrime or cybersecurity incidents

National Operations State Service Centre (NOSSC)

GPO Box 401
Canberra ACT 2601