The profession is concerned about lack of access to therapeutically useful scheduled Chinese medicinal herbs.

Performance indicators 2011−12 Target 2010−11 Estimated Result 2010−11 Target 2009−10 Actual No. of illicit drug offences detected by police and recorded on apprehension reports 5 015 4 965 4 491 4 405 No. of drug diversions recorded as part of the Police Drug Diversion Initiative 3 139 3 108 2 562 2 537 No. of expiation notices issued for cannabis offences 9 160 9 069 6 930 7 463 % of the community who think illegal drugs are a problem in their neighbourhood <11.0% 10.1% <14.0% 13.5% No. of clandestine labs detected 75 72 75 71 Sub-program 2.4: Community Crime Prevention Description/objective Through this sub-program SAPOL works together with other agencies and the community to ensure effective and innovative crime reduction strategies through shared problem solving approaches.

population ≤22.0 23.50 ≤22.79 23.46 No. of recorded motor vehicle thefts/illegal use of motor vehicles as reported by/on behalf of victims per 1000 head of population ≤1.7 1.9 ≤1.99 2.06 No. of recorded serious criminal trespass offences as reported by/on behalf of victims per 1000 head of population ≤7.0 7.6 ≤7.82 8.02 No. of recorded property damage offences as reported by/on behalf of victims per 1000 head of population ≤13.5 13.8 ≤14.65 14.71 No. of recorded fraud/deception and related offences as reported by/on behalf of victims per 1000 head of population ≤1.6 1.6 ≤1.57 1.62 No. of offences against property detected by police and recorded on apprehension reports ≥19 300 19 445 ≥20 590 20 311 No. of illicit drug offences detected by police and recorded on apprehension reports ≥3 000 4 856 ≥3 000 5 323 No. of drug diversions recorded as part of the Police Drug Diversion Initiative ≥5 000 5 827 ≥4 500 4 729 No. of expiation notices issued for cannabis

This technology is less invasive, very sensitive and rapid compared with the existing urine and saliva-based technology for detection of drugs such as morphine, cocaine, cannabis, heroin and methamphetamines etc.

 The prior or proximal use of cannabis was noted in five cases of accidental death.

Statistical Monitoring • The Office produced a number of comprehensive statistical reports, including three volumes of 'Crime and Justice in South Australia' • Numerous statistically based Information Bulletins were also released on topics such as graffiti vandalism, stalking, cause death by dangerous driving, the use of Cannabis Expiation Notices and drug-related property crime.

population ≤24.0 23.80 ≤24.0 23.84 No. of recorded motor vehicle thefts/illegal use of motor vehicles as reported by/on behalf of victims per 1000 head of population ≤2.00 2.02 ≤1.95 1.98 No. of recorded serious criminal trespass offences as reported by/on behalf of victims per 1000 head of population ≤8.0 8.32 ≤8.0 7.96 No. of recorded property damage offences as reported by/on behalf of victims per 1000 head of population ≤14.0 13.09 ≤14.0 13.5 No. of recorded fraud/deception and related offences as reported by/on behalf of victims per 1000 head of population ≤1.75 1.61 ≤1.75 1.71 No. of offences against property detected by police and recorded on apprehension reports ≥15 000 13 648 ≥19 000 17 931 No. of illicit drug offences detected by police and recorded on apprehension reports ≥5 000 4 377 ≥4 000 3 946 No. of drug diversions recorded as part of the Police Drug Diversion Initiative ≥7 500 7 217 ≥7 000 7 196 No. of expiation notices issued for cannabis

Forensic Science South Australia Forensic Science South Australia provides a wide range of forensic science and pathology services across the following operational areas: • Biology - examination of biological trace evidence, DNA analysis of body fluids and related materials • Chemistry & materials – examination and analysis of physical and chemical trace evidence (eg paint, glass, firearm and explosives residues), analysis of illicit drugs (eg street seizures, clandestine laboratories, botanical identification of cannabis plants and crops) and examination of documents and handwriting • Pathology: post mortem examination • Toxicology: analysis of blood and tissue samples for drugs and poisons.

Driver, motorcycle rider, cyclist and pedestrian fatalities remained steady in 2015 from 2014  28 per cent of driver and passenger fatalities in 2015 were not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash  speeding was considered a contributing factor in 30 per cent of fatal crashes in 2015  22 per cent of drivers/riders killed in fatal crashes in 2015 had an illegal blood alcohol concentration  24 per cent of drivers/riders killed in 2015 tested positive for the presence of cannabis, methamphetamine or ecstasy or a combination of these drugs.