Alice Springs Police Communications Centre to become permanent after taking more than 14,000 calls in past 12 months

The Northern Territory Government will make the Alice Springs Police Communications Centre permanent after a trial in which staff answered more than 14,000 calls in 12 months. The centre handled nearly 8,000 Triple-0 calls and more than 6,000 Police Assistance Line calls, averaging about 40 calls a day. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said local staff, including workers who speak Aboriginal languages, help callers receive relevant support.