Following a successful pilot program, South Australia Police (SAPOL) will transform frontline policing through operational efficiency, increased connection and enhanced officer safety.
The Mobile Workforce Program will soon see every SAPOL staff member issued a Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone equipped with more than 60 applications and web links providing anytime-anywhere information, communication and collaboration.
Program Business Engagement Lead, Chief Inspector Julian Coram said the phone is the latest piece of equipment in the modern police officer's toolkit.
"Having the Mobility Phone on hand completely changes how we work. I can access real-time intelligence anytime, anywhere, stay informed and stay connected with my team. It makes our job safer and enables us to work more efficiently," Inspector Coram said.
Frontline members will be able to conduct operational searches across multiple data sources, manage taskings and dispatch through the device, record and share media in real time, and collaborate more effectively using modern tools.
"These capabilities mean saving time when it matters the most, it means making faster, better-informed decisions, improved safety and enhanced situational awareness."
"This program will deliver a digital transformation that will usher in next generation policing in South Australia," said Program Director, Vaiju Joshi said.
"Our officers will be connected, informed and ready with the latest technology toolkit at their fingertips."
SAPOL's Mobile Workforce Program also supports officer safety and proactive decision-making through features like officer-level location tracking, and access to in field intelligence.
Executive Director of Information Systems and Technology (IS&T), Richard Hill, said: this program is changing the way police interact with technology.
"The Mobile Workforce Program puts powerful, secure tools directly in officers' hands, streamlining their work, reducing administrative burden, enhancing safety, and enabling faster decisions in the field. It's a practical capability that makes daily policing more connected, efficient, and responsive, which ultimately allows officers to focus more on community engagement and safety." Mr Hill said.
Commissioner Grant Stevens welcomed the introduction of the innovative technology, stating that the new phone and its integrated capabilities represent "the next generation of officer safety for SAPOL, delivering access to advanced, police-specific systems and enhancing the level of service provided to the community."
The rollout is currently underway, with specialist groups such as Aircraft Services, Water Operations, Mounted Operations, Police Negotiators, Public Transport Policing Teams, and the Licensing Enforcement Branch already using their new phones.
The delivery of phones to Metropolitan and State Operations Services has begun this month.
