Police in NT Government schools

The Department of Education and Training, and NT Police work collaboratively to deliver programs, activities and services in NT Government schools aimed at

• improving young people’s understanding of community and safety issues,
• establishing strong and positive relationships between police, students, families, schools and school communities and
• maintaining safe and supportive school environments.

School Based Police Program

A key program in our 13 NT Government middle schools and senior colleges is the School Based Police Program.  The School Based Police Program is a joint initiative between Education and the NT Police which focuses on students in years 7–10.

The program is delivered by School Based Police Officers whose role is to:

• deliver education programs which help young people make good decisions on their health, safety, wellbeing and resilience
• build positive relationships with young people, and
• develop relationships with community groups, non-government and government agencies to support services for young people who are in need or at risk

The role does not include:

• behaviour management
• arresting young people on school grounds, except where arrest is an option of the last resort.

The program operates in these schools:

• Casuarina Senior College
• Centralian Middle School
• Centralian Senior School
• Darwin High School
• Dripstone Secondary College
• Katherine High School
• Nhulunbuy High School
• Nightcliff High School
• Driver Secondary School
• Rosebery Secondary School
• Sanderson High School
• Taminmin College
• Tennant Creek High School

Law enforcement protocols

The Department of Education and Training is committed to safeguarding student wellbeing and supports schools and Northern Territory Police to work together in a safe and supportive way.

These protocols provide practical guidance for school employees and police officers on Northern Territory Police activities in NT Government schools.

Read the law enforcement protocols in NT Government schools - updated August 2026 PDF (147.0 KB).