Alice Springs post curfew response

Extra police, high-visibility patrols and full police coverage at bottle shops are just some of the measures that will remain in place after the Alice Springs Youth Curfew ends on Tuesday.

These measures were discussed at length as part of a roundtable with community leaders and stakeholders about what they wanted to happen in Alice Springs to ensure community safety.

The NT Police will continue to lead the Alice Springs Community Safety Response as the youth curfew ends on Tuesday 16 April at 6am.

High visibility policing will continue in Alice Springs, with 25 additional police officers, and a further 10 officers from South Australia Police who are stationed in the Red Centre. The 25 extra police will stay until the end of June, when a graduating class of at least 70 constables come online, with some of these sworn officers being placed in Alice Springs.

The Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities (TFHC) will complement policing with high visibility patrolling, with 6 specialist staff stationed in the Alice Springs CBD, along with the extension of Public Housing Safety Officer coverage to 3:00am.

The co-responder model is also in effect, with Police and TFHC working together to support young people on the streets at night to find a safe place to sleep.

In addition, a multi service community safety hub will be established by the Territory Community Safety Coordination Centre (TCSCC) and be located on the Todd Street Mall.

The Government will also work to strengthen Family Responsibility Agreements and other restorative practices to address these complex challenges with practical, real actions to make a difference.