Publications - Police Complaints - Fact Sheets
11 April 2022
It is currently illegal to ride an e-scooter on a road or road related area in New South Wales. Therefore...
11 April 2022
Reporting sexual assault to police can be difficult and stressful. This factsheet sets out some tips to...
10 September 2021
This factsheet explains when police can detain you under the Mental Health Act and take you to a mental...
10 September 2021
This factsheet explains how to report a crime and what happens reporting a crime to police.
10 September 2021
This factsheet outlines your rights and responsibilities if police stop you while driving and ask you to...
10 September 2021
This fact sheet explains the most common civil claims against NSW Police, and provides a brief overview of...
10 September 2021
This factsheet provides information on what to do if police conficate your property.
10 September 2021
This factsheet gives information about Body-worn video (BWV) in NSW. BWV is a portable camera worn by some...
02 February 2021
This is the third factsheet in a three-part series designed to assist you in requesting access to...
02 February 2021
This is the second factsheet in a three-part series designed to assist you in requesting access to...
02 February 2021
This factsheet is designed to assist you in requesting access to information held by NSW Police.
27 July 2020
If you are approached by the police, or asked to undergo a search, is important to be informed about your...
07 July 2020
This fact sheet is to help you understand what to do if you have received a court fine.
07 July 2020
There are two types of fines: penalty notices and court fines. This fact sheet is to help you understand...
08 May 2020
This factsheet is to help you understand what to do if you have received a penalty notice for breaching...
20 December 2019
This factsheet provides information about NSW Police Drug Detection Dog Standard Operating Procedures. ...
12 December 2019
This factsheet provides some information about strip search law in NSW and what you are required to do if...
12 December 2019
This factsheet answers some frequently asked questions about strip searches and your rights.
17 May 2019
This factsheet has information about when police can search you or your property.
10 August 2018
This fact sheet answers some frequently asked questions about making a formal police complaint in NSW.
27 June 2017
This factsheet answers some frequently asked questions about police powers in NSW.