Tasmania Police Academy
The Tasmania Police Academy is located in the suburb of Rokeby on Hobart's Eastern Shore.
Local training of police officers in Tasmania began in 1958 at Sackville Street in Hobart. In 1960, Commissioner Delderfield suggested the establishment of a police training college on Hobart's eastern shore, and the idea was discussed until Commissioner Phil Fletcher managed to get the proposal approved by Cabinet on 16 December 1969. Several sites were considered until Rokeby was selected.
The main road into the Tasmania Police Academy, Phil Fletcher Drive, was named in his honour.
The Academy was officially opened on 6 March 1976 by the Premier of Tasmania, Bill Neilson. Tasmania Police had the first purpose-built Police Academy in Australia.
Today, the Tasmania Police Academy offers training for Tasmania Police recruits, currently-serving Tasmania Police officers, and is offered as a community resource to various local community groups.
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