Community Safety
The City of Armadale has long recognised the collaborative role and importance of developing proactive measures in crime prevention and community safety. The Council works to the following principal in respect of its involvement in law and order;
‘Council acknowledges that matters of law and order cannot be wholly the responsibility of the Police Department, and other State agencies, and that the community and its local government can take a complementary and assisting role within defined constraints to help make our district a safer place for the community to live work and recreate’.
As a result City has developed or is involved with a number of safety and crime prevention initiatives including;
In partnership with the Office of Crime Prevention and with key community stakeholders, has developed the Armadale Community Safety Plan 2005-10. This document was reviewed in 2008.
More Details
The City of Armadale has installed 27 fixed and pan tilt zoom (PTZ) cameras throughout Jull Street, Memorial Park and the Council Administration block.
More Details
The City manages graffiti through a multi strategy approach.
More Details
The service delivery philosophy of the City of Armadale has been to provide strategic linkages, financial support (if appropriate) and facilitate community groups to address local community issues and needs.
More Details
Neighbourhood Watch is all about creating a safe and secure community, getting to know your neighbours and noticing any unusual or strange behaviour in and around your area.
More Details
The City plays an active role in the Office of Crime Prevention's Burglar Beware. It is a multi-faceted, whole of government commitment to reducing residential burglary
More Details
Crime prevention is embedded throughout the City of Armadale to improve the safety of the community.
More Details
eWatch is an email system with regular electronic updates on community crime issues from the local Police, to assist Police with information and keep everyone informed about crime prevention. Members of the public are invited to be part of this programme.
More Details
If you have any questions related to the above topics, or wider community safety issues please contact the Community Development Officer (Safety) on (08) 9399 0689 or contact us.
Back to top
To view PDF files you must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. Get Adobe Reader Now. Having problems viewing PDF files on this website? Please ensure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader installed.