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In August 2007, I was fortunate enough to have been selected to commence duties as the Sergeant in Charge of the Gungahlin Police Station.

I am very pleased to have been appointed to this position and look forward to working with the residents of Gungahlin.

Over the past few months, there was an increase in burglaries and criminal damage at schools within the Gungahlin area. With the aid of the community, students and staff, a number of juveniles were apprehended and charged by police and a quantity of stolen computer equipment was recovered.

Graffiti is always an unsightly issue that affects the whole community, especially around public areas such as our schools and shopping centres.  Recently there have been several reports of graffiti in the Gungahlin area. Any information concerning these or any other offences can be reported to your local police or to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
With the Christmas / New Year festive season approaching it is timely to remind you about the responsible consumption of alcohol and in particular when driving a motor vehicle. Police will be focussing on drink driving during this period in order to minimise risk to public safety, so my advice is, if you are going to drink, don't drive. Always nominate a designated driver before you commence drinking, or organise a taxi or public transport to take you to and from your destinations.

A large number of Canberrans leave the ACT over this period to travel interstate. You can make it difficult for would-be burglars by "target hardening" your home by following a few simple crime prevention tips such as cancelling newspaper deliveries, letting neighbours know that you will be away and arranging for the mail to be collected.

For more information on Crime Prevention measures visit:
http://www.nhwact.com.au/articles.html
http://www.afp.gov.au/act/crime_prevention.html

I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Gungahlin community a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. I would also like to thank you for supporting your local police.

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