Regional theft, illicit drug activity and road safety will be in the spotlight as Crime Stoppers and NSW Police launch a community engagement campaign in the Snowy Mountains region tomorrow.
The road safety campaign, a joint initiative between Crime Stoppers and the New South Wales Traffic and Highway Patrol Command involves a series of community messages that ‘tell it like it is’ and talk seriously about the consequences of dangerous driving.
The campaign features a series of images to grab the attention of drivers.
In addition to promoting the road safety campaign, Crime Stoppers and NSW Police will raise awareness of the Dob in a Dealer initiative and efforts to combat theft, encouraging members of the community to provide information about drug supply, thefts and other criminal activity affecting local businesses and communities.
Assistant Commissioner Cassar said the engagement opportunities highlight the important role the community plays in both road safety and crime prevention.
“Whether it’s reporting dangerous driving, drug supply activity through Dob in a Dealer, or information relating to retail theft, community information remains one of the most valuable tools available to police,” Assistant Commissioner Cassar APM said.
“The community remain our eyes and ears and information is one of the most effective tools in helping police disrupt crime and keep communities safe. Information can be provided anonymously, and even the smallest detail may assist police investigations and help prevent further crime. By working together and reporting what you know, we can make our regional communities safer and hold offenders accountable.”
Crime Stoppers NSW CEO, Mr Peter Price AM said the new road safety campaign is aimed at
preventing injuries and deaths on our roads.
“Use the car as method of transport, not a toy, not a joy ride. Think for one moment if one of your family were killed by another driver. Don’t be that person,” Peter Price AM said.
“Over the last 24 months, Crime Stoppers has received more reports of dangerous driving than drugs, so significant has this issue become. It is encouraging that people report so the community needs to be congratulated for that.”
Monaro Police District Commander Superintendent Toby Lindsay has welcomed the road safety campaign led by Crime Stoppers particularly for drivers in regional locations.
” We know 1-in-3 fatalities happen on regional roads and with thousands of people travelling to the Snowy Mountains over this ski season, there is no better place to launch this joint road safety campaign with Crime Stoppers,” Commander Lindsay said.
“In the first six weeks of Operation Snow Safe which began on the October long weekend, officers attached to the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command have issued 2,200 speeding infringements. That is a concerning figure, with so many people travelling on the roads leading in and out of the snowfields, potentially putting other drivers and their passengers at risk of serious injury or death.”
“The campaign launch is another timely reminder for motorists to take regular breaks, don’t take unnecessary risks, check the conditions and avoid driving while tired, especially after a long day on the slopes. If you are a passenger in the car and are concerned about the driver’s behaviour, call out that dangerous behaviour and keep them accountable.”
The campaign launch co-incides with an engagement opportunity at the Perisher Valley ski tube, which will involve officers attached to Monaro Police District, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command NSW Police Recruitment Branch, Youth Command and Crime Stoppers, to engage with residents and visitors on a range of topics from road safety to recruitment, with an opportunity to discuss the diverse career pathways within the NSW Police Force.
The engagement stalls will run from 9.30am tomorrow ( Saturday 25 July 2026) until 11am at the Perisher Valley Ski Tube and outside the Mid Station restaurant at Perisher Valley between 12pm and 1pm.
For more information about the NSW Police recruitment opportunities, people can visit https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment.
Anyone with infrmoation about illicit drug activity, theft or dangerous driving is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. They can do so on a confidential basis.
