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On Sunday, October 13, Queensland Police Service (QPS) joined with Northgate Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) groups, Councillor Adam Allan, State Emergency Services (SES) and members of the Northgate community to celebrate their annual ‘Family Fun Day’ at Progress Park, Northgate East.
The weather was beautiful and community members had the chance to enjoy some great food whilst listening to the ‘Big Band’ – a local musical group that meet up once a week.

The children enjoyed the farm animal patting area, jumping castle, popcorn and fairy floss.
They also got a chance to be pretend police officers in a real police car.
Police were able to provide home and vehicle security advice to residents and talk to community members about any issues in the local area.

Police would like to thank the NHW committee and members for volunteering their time and energy to host such a wonderful community event.
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On Sunday, October 13, police from the North Brisbane Crime Prevention Unit joined Sandgate Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) groups to host a bicycle identification and bicycle safety event at the foreshore at Sandgate.

It was a great opportunity for Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers, Volunteer in Policing (VIP) and the NHW members to interact with community members and families that utilise this beautiful part of Brisbane.

We had a large number of people stop to have the serial numbers of their bicycles registered on the QPS computer system.
In the event their bicycles are stolen, this recording of their serial numbers against their personal details makes the return of property to the correct owner much easier for police.

Members of the public were also able to grab some refreshing fresh fruit and a cool drink while they obtained information brochures on bicycle safety, Brisbane City Council booklet ‘Riding in Brisbane’, and other bicycle related information.
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On Tuesday, October 8, Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers and staff members were invited to attend the Gayatri Mandir temple at Boondall to celebrate the Hindu festival, Navratri.
Navratri is a major festival for the Hindu community in honour of the divine feminine.
It occurs over nine days, this year was from September 29 to October 7.
The festival is dedicated to nine different aspects of the divine feminine principles or shakti.
The festival involves lots of colour, dancing, religious reflection and fasting.
When QPS attend cultural community events like this one, it is a great opportunity to develop trust, rapport and understanding with community members.
Police had the opportunity to learn more about North Brisbane residents, especially the different festivals that Hindu community members celebrate.
We took the opportunity to talk to the women about the role QPS has serving the community and gave information on domestic and family violence, the support networks QPS work with

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Thousands of bicycles are stolen every day around Australia.
Many of these bikes are found by police but most bicycle owners never see their bikes again simply because the bicycle has not been marked and the owner cannot be identified.
Bikes that have been well secured with a good quality bicycle lock can be stolen by determined thieves.
There are a number of ways you can reduce the risk of having your bike stolen, prevent the opportunity for stealing your bike and steps you can take to recover your bike if it is stolen.
This Sunday from 3pm – 5pm, police from the North Brisbane crime prevention office will be co-hosting a bicycle identification and safety event with Sandgate Neighbourhood Watch groups.
This event will give community members the opportunity to have their bikes officially identified by police.
You can also grab some great information on bike safety
The event will be held on the corner of Flinders

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A 39-year-old male senior constable from Brisbane Region has been stood down from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is subject to allegations of using inappropriate force and failing to promptly provide assistance to a member of the public.
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 that 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

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This week, police have arrested 125 people following protest activity within the Brisbane CBD, which includes 43 people who were arrested today.
The people, ranging in age from 16 to 75, will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on a range of charges including assault police, dangerous operation of a vehicle, obstruct police, wilful damage and contravene direction or requirement.
At around 10am, protesters lined themselves on the footpath either side of the William Jolly Bridge in Brisbane CBD.
Just before 10.15am, protesters have walked onto the road. Both lanes were closed to traffic immediately. About the same time, a car has driven through the police road diversion and onto the bridge.
Police stopped the car and directed a woman to exit the car. The 37-year-old woman from Labrador and a four-year-old child were transported to the Brisbane City Station, where the woman was released with a Notice to Appear for dangerous operation of a

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As all of our local schools return from the spring break, Hendra Police have been performing high visibility patrols in and around our school zones.
Expect to see police enforcing vehicle speeds as our little ones head back to school this week.
This is just one of our strategies to reduce potential road crash fatalities and hospitalisations.
Drivers are urged to monitor their behaviours and switch back on to where your local 40km/h school zones are and plan your route accordingly.
Our local station storm chaser, indicates that rain is forecast towards the later part of the week.
So this is a good indication for drivers to slow down and drive to the road conditions.
The rainy forecast looks perfect for hot coffee, a crowd favourite at Hendra Station.

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

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Police have arrested 35 people following protest activity in the Brisbane CBD today.
The people, ranging in age from 17 to 55, will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on a range of charges including assault police, obstruct police and contravene direction or requirement.
At around 6:15am a vehicle towing a catamaran has stopped at the intersection of George Street and Elizabeth Street, blocking one lane of traffic.
12 protesters were locked onto the catamaran, which was full of concrete and other objects.
Police responded to the incident and directed the protesters to unlock themselves, however they failed to comply.
Once specialist police arrived they made the tactical decision to cut the catamaran from the vehicle before cutting each protester off. The vehicle was towed to a separate location.
At approximately 9:15am, all protesters were removed from the roadway and were taken into custody.
At around 6:15am, two protesters drove off the Riverside Express Way onto Margaret Street

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Keen volunteers joining together for the latest QuoCKa program
Police Liaison Officers  and Volunteers from the Gateway Police Patrol Group have today joined the Quota Club (Nundah-Clayfield) to launch the latest QuoCKa program which is taking place at Zillmere State School.
QuoCKa stands for, Quota, Cops, Kids, Altogether. It is an exciting reading program that aims to:

Increase literacy levels of the children
Build a sense of community
To foster good relationships with kids and community members

For the next five weeks Police and Quota members will be reading to the grade two students every Thursday morning.
Each of the students will receive a book to keep and at the end of the program the school will be presented with a copy of all books read to the students for the school library.
All the children had a great time, and the adults enjoyed the experience just as much.
Excited students show their teacher the book they received at

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The Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers and volunteers in policing hit the streets of Taigum to  provide tips on motor vehicle security to local residents with their ‘Lock It or Lose It’ program.
‘Lock It or Lose It’ involves members of the QPS conducting security checks of parked vehicles.
A form is then left on the windscreen of each vehicle providing the owner with additional security tips in an aim to reduce the risk of the vehicle either being broken into and items stolen or the vehicle itself being stolen.
Many drivers are shocked to learn that even small items such as loose change, sunglasses and personal mail can be enough to entice an opportunistic offender to enter the vehicle.
Police are often surprised at how many valuables such as money, phones, and keys are left in vehicles and they strongly encourage  residents to take suitable security precautions.
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