Crime in Australia is managed by various law enforcement bodies, the federal and state-based criminal justice systems and state-based correctional services.
Police vehicle in the streets of Perth.
Law enforcement in Australia
Law enforcement in Australia is one of the three major components of the country's justice system, along with courts and corrections. Law enforcement officers are employed by all three levels of government – federal, state/territory, and local.
Australian police station sign
South Australia Police officers
Border Force in Fremantle
Australian Border Force Investigator forces entry into a container