23 April 2014
Media Advisory: Police release total figures for campaign against alcohol fuelled violence
The final total figures for the eighth police led Operation Unite: a Blitz on Drunken Violence was announced today by
Jon White, CEO of the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA).
The figures for 17–21 April 2014, show that there were 2181 arrests/reports and 348 assaults in jurisdictions that
participated in the campaign in Australia and New Zealand.
The aim of Operation Unite is to crack down on anti-social behaviour and challenge the culture and perceived
acceptability of excessive drinking that leads to violence.
Australia and New Zealand TotalsArrests/ReportsAssaultsLicencing breachesBreathalyser offencesTotal2181348578 464
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Notes to the Editor:
Operation Unite: A Blitz on Drunken Violence
Over 17–21 April 2014, Australian and New Zealand police will stage an Australia and New Zealand Weekend of Action
called Operation Unite: A Blitz on Drunken Violence. Operation Unite is a combined policing operation conducted across
Australia and New Zealand focusing on alcohol misuse, violence and anti-social behaviour. The intention of the operation
is to draw attention to the broader implications associated with alcohol misuse in public locations, including crime and
anti-social behaviour, health and injury problems and subsequent impact on policing and communities. For more
information and alcohol misuse statistics please go to www.anzpaa.org.au
Participating Jurisdictions
Australian Capital Territory Policing
New South Wales Police Force
Northern Territory Police
New Zealand Police
Queensland Police Service
Victoria Police
Western Australia Police