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On Sunday, March 22, Senior Constable Amanda Woodley from the Road Policing Command (RPC) was conducting patrols in Eagle Farm.
As she was travelling on the Southern Cross Way, she spotted a kookaburra in the middle of the right hand lane.
Senior Constable Woodley quickly stopped the police vehicle in the left hand emergency shoulder, knowing she had to wing the rescue.

As she got out of the police car she saw that other vehicles were approaching and she braced herself for the worst, however, thankfully they missed the bird and actually scared it off the road and in front of Senior Constable Woodley’s car.
Senior Constable Woodley said that she swooped into action and saw that its wing was badly injured.
“This wasn’t the first bird I have rescued whilst on duty, I’ve rescued a pheasant coucal before too,” Senior Constable Woodley said.
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Officers from across the QPS have shown their support for this year’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month by spreading an important message with the Queensland community to stop the scourge of domestic and family violence across the state.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home, but sadly, every day police officers across Queensland respond to emergency situations involving domestic violence.
Tragically, 15 people were killed in 2019 as a result of domestic violence. That is 15 people too many.
The theme for this year’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is Not Now. Not Ever. Together. which is why we are urging everyone to recognise the signs of domestic violence, to reach out and speak up.

When discussing this month-long event, Commissioner Katarina Carroll said Domestic and Family was a significant issue, both within the QPS and beyond.
“We [the QPS] are heavily invested

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The generous members of the Sandgate Country Womens Association Queensland  (CWAQ), have been busy using their craft skills to support local children in need.
The group regularly make teddy bears, blankets and soft toys which are then delivered to local Police Stations and are then distributed to children who come into contact with Police.  The toys are a way that police can break down barriers with the children and provide them comfort during a potentially scary or confronting experience.
These lovely bears created by members of the CWAQ Sandgate Branch provide comfort to children in need
The latest delivery of  goodies will be distributed to the North Brisbane Vulnerable Persons and Domestic Violence Unit, whose officers will then share the toys with children of families they are engaging with.
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in Queensland. This Domestic Violence Prevention Month we are asking everyone to come together and help stop domestic

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run crash at Kallangur last night.
Just before midnight, a woman was located lying on the footpath at the corner of Glass House Circuit and Mowbray Court with severe facial injuries.
Paramedics rendered first aid to the 18-year-old woman before she was transported to hospital.
Investigations suggest the woman had been hit by a silver or grey sedan which was last seen travelling along Glass House Circuit just before the woman was located.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen a car driving suspiciously in the vicinity of Glass House Circuit between 11pm and midnight to come forward.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Two men have been charged after a series of fraud complaints  relating to line dancing events.
As a result of information from a member of the public through Crime Stoppers, police attended a Kings Beach unit yesterday and located two men.
It will be alleged the men committed fraud offences by organising holidays via a line dancing travel company.
The holidays included group trips overseas and domestically including line dancing festivals, balls and cruises. After money was paid, the holiday was cancelled with no refunds provided.
Police initially received 75 complaints for a fraud value of $144, 000 from members of the public across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.
A further 127 complaints with a fraud value of $178,000 were received after an appeal for information in April 2019. Police believe there may be more scam victims and continue to appeal for any victims to contact police.
A 38-year-old Kings Beach man and

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North Brisbane Police have charged two boys following an incident that allegedly occurred in the early hours of Monday morning (May 4).
Police will alleged that at about 1am, a vehicle that had been reported stolen the day before was observed by police being driven along Sandgate Road in Nundah, bearing false plates.
Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device at Beams Road in Taigum, stopping the vehicle.
It will be further alleged that three people ran from the vehicle and entered private properties.
In response, police established a cordon and heard the youths running along the roofs of local houses.
One boy was quickly apprehended while a second boy was located nearby after being tracked by a police dog.
A 14-year-old Shorncliffe boy and a 16-year-old Chermside boy are being dealt with according to the provision of the Youth Justice Act 1992.
Investigations are continuing into the outstanding person.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink

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Officers from the Fortitude Valley Tactical Crime Squad have charged a 25-year-old Zillmere man with a number of property related offences.
On Monday, May 4, police were conducting proactive patrols within the Nundah area when they observed the man allegedly loitering outside of a unit block in the vicinity of York Street.
It will be alleged that the man attempted to hide under stairs before running from Police.
After a short foot chase the man was arrested by police and was allegedly found to be in possession of a glass pipe, several bankcards in multiple persons names, bolt cutters and numerous break implements and jewellery.
As a result of the interception the man was charged with the following offences:

2 x Enter premises and commit
1 x Stealing
1 x Possession of a knife
1 x Possession of a utensil
1 x Break implements
1 x Tainted property
11 x breach bail
3 x Obstruct police

The man is set to appear in

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a car crashed at Coopers Plains this afternoon.
At 5:50pm, a blue Nissan 200SX was travelling in a westerly direction on Boundary Road, when the driver lost control, resulting in the Nissan colliding with a power pole.
The driver, a 37-year-old Rochedale South man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.
Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision to please contact police.

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With more employees heading back to the workplace in Queensland, Hendra police have put together a catchy tune to demonstrate social distancing measures its officers have put in place.
Be warned, after listening to the song which is a parody of Steve Earle’s Copperhead Road, it may just get stuck in your head for days.
More information about health and safety in the workplace during COVID-19 visit: https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/
 

 

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A 43-year-old constable from Brisbane Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer has been issued with a Notice to Appear for stealing whilst off duty.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.
This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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