Australian Federal Police [Encrypted]

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) operates as the primary federal law enforcement agency in the ACT and supports national security and serious crime investigations across NSW.

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Australian Federal Police in the ACT

Primary Policing Role: The AFP provides community policing services to the ACT under a contractual arrangement with the ACT Government. This includes general duties, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and emergency response.

• • • • Headquarters: The AFP’s national headquarters is located in Canberra, ACT, making it the central hub for strategic leadership and coordination.
        
        • Specialist Units: The ACT Policing division includes:
        • Criminal Investigations (e.g. drugs, property crime, family violence)
        • Traffic Operations (Enforcement)
        • Emergency Management and Planning
        • Community Safety and Engagement (NSW Police equivalent)
      • Community Focus: ACT Policing emphasizes community partnerships, crime prevention, and public safety initiatives tailored to Canberra’s urban and suburban environment.

Australian Federal Police in NSW

• • • • Counter-terrorism
      • Serious and organised crime
      • Cybercrime
      • Human trafficking and exploitation
      • Drug importation and border-related offences
      • Regional Command: The AFP has a Regional Command office in Sydney, which coordinates federal investigations and joint operations with NSW Police, Border Force, and international partners.
      • Airport Policing: The AFP is responsible for law enforcement at Sydney Airport, ensuring aviation security and responding to federal offences on airport grounds.

 Key National Functions (Relevant to Both Regions)

• • • • National Security: The AFP plays a lead role in counter-terrorism operations and foreign interference investigations.
      • Joint Taskforces: It collaborates with state police and other agencies through taskforces targeting transnational crime syndicates and financial crime.
      • Cybercrime Operations: Based in Canberra but active nationwide, the AFP’s cybercrime teams investigate online child exploitation, ransomware, and digital fraud.