Introduced as a policing strategy in 1986, community policing represents a major conceptual shift from traditional policing methods. Sixteen police subdivisions have been established since 1986, each of which is responsible for community-oriented policing initiatives. The best known initiative, Neighborhood Watch, has grown to cover 167 areas and 200,000 people. With respect to young offenders, the Youth Support Group has helped police officers enhance communications with you and support young offenders who would otherwise enter the criminal justice system. The Crime Task Force targets crimes such as vice, licensing, and gaming offenses which are suspected of having organized crime involvement. Although the number of complaints against police is increasing, the number of substantiated complaints has remained virtually constant. The Central Traffic Control Plan is designed to maintain smoother traffic flow and eliminate accidents. An organizational overview of the South Australia Police Department is presented, along with a list of values guiding the department. These values encompass integrity and excellence, community involvement, public confidence, civil liberties, community-based services, fair and equal treatment, and victim assistance and rights. Tables, figures, and photographs