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Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash at Clayfield overnight.
Preliminary investigations indicate around 10.35pm, a truck and motorcycle travelling south on Sandgate Road collided.
The motorcycle rider, a 20-year-old Ormiston man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver and sole occupant of the truck, a 48-year-old man from Regents Park, was not physically injured.
Forensic crash unit investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or who was travelling on Sandgate Road between 10.15pm and 10.40pm and has dashcam footage to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2000529932

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North Brisbane police are celebrating Queensland Women’s Week by profiling some of our strong, diverse women in policing from across the district.
Our next female in focus for the week is Senior Constable Jan Gooch from State Intelligence, Boondall (Property Team), based at Boondall Police complex.
Can you tell us about what your current job role is in the QPS, and a summary of your career?
I currently perform the role of Intelligence Officer, attached to the Gateway Crime Team, focusing on Property Crime.  I am coming up to 19 years with the QPS and have worked in Toowoomba, Charleville, Townsville and Brisbane, performing roles in General Duties, Tactical Crime Squad, Coronial Support and now, Intelligence.
Senior Constable Jan Gooch works for State Intelligence, focusing on property crime
What do you love about your job, and what is something that challenges you?
I love that my job enables me to assist investigators and first response officers

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North Brisbane police are celebrating Queensland Women’s Week by profiling some of our strong, diverse women in policing from across the district.
Our next female in focus for the week is Senior Constable Louise Louge from the Gateway Patrol Group, Scenes of Crime (SOC) , based at Hendra Police Station.
Senior Constable Louge works for Scenes of Crime at Hendra
Can you tell us about what your current job role is in the QPS, and a summary of your career?
I was recruited into Scenes of Crime almost three years ago, and I have the best job in the service. My typical day consists of talking to victims of crime and assisting in the identification of offender/s.
Our team provides victims with a brief security audit for their home, as well as insight into the typical behaviour of offender/s and an outline of ‘what will happen now’ with their property, the investigation and their involvement.

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Operation Hendra Reduce has recently commenced within the Hendra Policing Division.
The operation has seen an additional 10 police officers join Hendra Police Station as part of a Tactical Crime Squad (TCS),  targeting property crimes including break and enter to homes and businesses and stealing of motor vehicles.
The crew is concentrating on high visibility patrols and targeted policing activities.
In the past week, this operation has seen proceedings commenced against 31 individuals on 78 charges including drug matters, unlawful use of motor vehicles and property offences.
This includes a 24-year-old Strathpine man who has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
Whilst the vehicle in question was stolen from Gordon Park, investigations by the TCS located two motorbikes which were stolen from within the Hendra Police Division as well as the stolen vehicle.
The man will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on March 23, to have the matter heard.
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On Tuesday, March 10, officers from North Brisbane Tactical Crime Squad executed their emergent search powers at an address at Nundah, after making inquiries in relation to an alleged taxi fare evasion.
During the search of the residence, police allegedly located drug related material including leafy green material and white powder substances, and material they suspected was related to illicit drug production.
Police also allegedly located motorbike which was confirmed stolen, and a Trek Madone 4.5 bicycle.
Police are seeking the assistance of the public to identify the owner of the bicycle.
The front wheel spokes have been painted red, along with the gear derailleur at the back, and the serial stickers has been removed making it difficult for police to locate the owner.
Is this your bike? Contact Nundah police and quote QP2000494591.
If you believe this is your bike, you can contact Nundah police and quote QP2000049491. Proof of ownership will be required.
A 43-year-old

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North Brisbane police are celebrating Queensland Women’s Week by profiling some of our strong, diverse women in policing from across the district.
Our next female in focus for the week is Detective Senior Constable Michelle Morgan from the North Brisbane Child Protection Investigation Unit (CPIU), based at Boondall Police complex.
Detective Senior Constable Morgan works within the Brisbane CPIU
Can you tell us about what your current job role is in the QPS, and a summary of your career?
The function of the Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) is to provide a specialist policing response to children and their families.
Our specialist training is nationally recognised and allows officers to assist protecting children up to the age of 18, investigate child abuse, both physical and sexual, record evidence by way of child interviews to a standard sufficient to be admissible in a court of law and also to deal with juvenile offenders, adopting diversionary

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North Brisbane Police are celebrating Queensland Women’s Week by profiling some of our strong, diverse women in policing from across the district.
Our fourth female in focus for the week is Police Liaison Officer (PLO) Amanjot Sharma, who is based at  Boondall Police Station.
Police Liaison Officer Amanjot Sharma bridges the gap between police and communities in North Brisbane
 
Can you tell us about what your current job role is in the QPS, and a summary of your career?
I work as a Police Liaison Officer in North Brisbane. My job is to bridge the gap, strengthen relationships and build trust between police and my community.
Before joining the QPS, I worked with early childhood centres in Australia and with recruitment organisations in India.
I spend a large amount of time working with those impacted by domestic and family violence, and the layers of complexity that cultural issues can add to domestic violence.
What do you love

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Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested on more than 80 charges relating to robberies, burglaries and unlawful use of motor vehicles in the Morningside, Hawthorne and Bulimba areas.
On Saturday, officers executed a search warrant at a Thynne Road residence in Morningside following investigations into a located stolen blue Suzuki.
During the search it will be alleged a number of stolen items were seized resulting in the arrest of a 24-year-old man.
Investigators attended Greenridge Street in Wishart yesterday where it will be alleged a stolen Toyota Camry was located.
As a result of inquiries detectives executed a search warrant at a nearby residence in Linfield Street and arrested an 18-year-old man.
He will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning on more than 50 charges including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, burglary, enter with intent, enter premises and commit, stealing, receiving tainted property and fail to appear.
A 14-year-old Capalaba boy

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Northgate Neighbourhood Watch Group members spent the morning mingling with local police and community representatives at a joint Crime Prevention/Dogs on Patrol morning at Boyd Park in Nundah on March 7.
Doggos enjoying a refreshing drink while playing in Boyd Park
The local crime prevention officers and volunteers were there to discuss all things home, vehicle and personal security as well as local Neighbourhood Watch group volunteers.
The morning was topped off by a sausage sizzle and icy cold drinks.
Great to meet some of the locals to discuss all things vehicle security
The morning gave locals a chance to come and speak with police in relation to issues in their local area, and to hopefully take home some handy security tips.
Dogs on Patrol tags were available for any pooches in attendances; many of whom were more interested in the snags then the tags!
Thanks to all for attending, it was a hot but lovely morning!

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International Women’s Day (Sunday, March 8) was the perfect day to celebrate the finalevent of a 12 month project initiated by North Brisbane Crime Prevention Office called Sisters Stepping Forward.
Thanks for joining us to celebrate International Women’s Day and the Sisters Stepping Forward project
The goal of the project is to bridge the gap, establish strong relationships, enhance awareness and share knowledge between Muslim women, Queensland Police Service (the QPS) and the wider community.
On Sunday, the CEO of Islamic Women’s Association of Australia (IWAA) Galilia Abdelsalam, numerous QPS members and Volunteers in Policing (VIPs) from North Brisbane and the wonderful sisters from both the Bald Hills mosque and the Lutwyche mosques, all join together to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Cr Landers and CEO of IWWAA, Galila, found a great “alternative” to shaking hands when they met for the first time
Many of the sisters told their story of what it meant to be

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