Australian Federal Police

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is a law enforcement organization that provides a range of investigational and operational support, security risk management, security vetting, and information services to assist the public. The organization deals with issues such as counter terrorism, human trafficking, sexual servitude, cybercrime, peace operations, protection, and other transnational crimes. The organization’s media team partners with media organizations in Australia and worldwide, supports them with joint operations, conducts media briefings and conferences, and coordinates access to AFP members for interviews. The online website publishes news articles on media statements and releases. The AFP media produces publications such as Platypus Magazine and ACT Policing publications. It also publishes plans, reports, and agreements. The AFP Museum collects objects, photographs, and information related to the history and services of the AFP and its predecessors. The Australian Federal Police received the ACT community policing medal in 2001, ACT community protection medal in 2002, and ACT emergency medal in 2004. Police Overseas Service Medal (POSM), Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (HOSM), National Emergency Medal (NEM), National Police Service Medal (NPSM), and National Medal are some of the national awards received by the AFP members. The Australian Federal Police was founded on October 19, 1979, and is based in Sydney, Australia.

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