About NCPS
Navitas College of Public Safety (NCPS) was founded in 1990, and has built a reputation as a specialist educator and training provider in the field of public safety.
We offer a range of fully accredited courses in criminal justice, security and public safety, from entry-level Certificate courses through to Bachelor degrees and postgraduate studies.
Our courses have been developed in consultation with industry and professional bodies to ensure they meet the expectations and standards of the industry. And our teaching staff are leading professionals in their fields.
With campuses in Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane, we also have the capability to deliver training throughout Australia at our modern educational facilities, as well as onsite for our corporate clients.
Our mission is “To maintain excellence in the provision of services that will further enhance public safety.”
Public Safety Fact File
Did you Know?
- In 2007, Australians lost almost $1 billion as a result of personal fraud (ABS)
- In 2008, 16,500 people reported a robbery to police (ABS)
- In 2006/07, the Government spent $570 million on administering the criminal courts (AIC)
- 90% of all reported robberies happened outside the home (AIC)
- According to latest reports, the total economic cost of work-related injuries in Australia in 2006-07 is estimated to exceed $57.5 billion (Safe Work Australia)
- Globally, the use of private security in crime prevention and law enforcement activities has grown to a point where security personnel now out number police by more than two-to-one. (AIC)
(ABS) Australian Bureau of Statistics
(AIC) Australian Institute of Criminology


