Tasmania Police has well planned and considered security strategies in place for ANZAC Day and these will be reviewed in response to the events in Victoria at the weekend.

“The community can be reassured that we will have a highly visible police presence around ANZAC ceremonies and parades, based on a threat assessment,” said Deputy Commissioner Scott Tilyard.

“It’s understandable that people might be anxious, but we need to reiterate that there is no information to indicate a security threat specific to Tasmania,” said Mr Tilyard.

“Our message to Tasmanians is that they should go ahead with their plans to attend ANZAC Day services and marches.

“However we all need to remain vigilant and maintain our focus on prevention and preparedness.

“We cannot be complacent about the risks. Our responsibility is to keep the community safe and to do that, we need information,” said Mr Tilyard.

If you see something out of the ordinary, or a suspicious package or an abandoned car in a public place; report it.

If you know someone who supports or sympathises with extremist ideologies; report it. If you see a suspicious package; report it.

Don’t assume someone else will report it.

Unusual or suspicious activity should be reported to the National Security Hotline 1800 1234 00 or the Police Assistance Line 131 444.

More information is available at www.nationalsecurity.gov.au, the National Security Hotline 1800 1234 00, or TasALERT www.alert.tas.gov.au. For assistance in a life threatening or time critical emergency call Triple Zero (000).

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