A message from Police Commissioner Michael Murphy APM
As Christmas morning 2024 draws near, our thoughts turn to a day etched into Darwin's history: 50 years ago, the fury of Cyclone Tracy tore through this city, leaving devastation in its wake and testing the grit and determination of all Territorians.
On that fateful morning in 1974, Tracy battered our shores with winds so ferocious they forever changed the landscape - and the psyche - of our community. Yet, out of the wreckage, Darwin rose stronger, prouder, and more united than ever before.
That spirit of resilience still lives on today. In the face of any emergency - be it a cyclone, flood, bushfire, or other crisis - your Northern Territory Police Force stands ready and willing to step forward and protect all who call this place home. Through rigorous planning, training, and preparation, we remain unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of Territorians.
This Christmas, as we pause to remember the hardships endured in 1974, we also celebrate the extraordinary unity that carried us through. It is that same sense of togetherness that will guide us whenever danger looms anywhere in the Territory. From the lessons of Cyclone Tracy, we know there is no storm we cannot weather if we stand shoulder to shoulder.
So, as you gather with loved ones this festive season, reflect on the legacy of a city rebuilt, and on the courage it took to get us here. And know this: the NT Police Force will be here to safeguard our community - ready to act swiftly and decisively, no matter what comes our way.
On Behalf of the Northern Territory Police Force, enjoy a safe and Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
