Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News

The Queensland Police Service values its employees and their well being.
With this in mind, the QPS has developed a strategy called ‘Our People Matter’ which focuses on the health, safety and wellbeing of all its members and their families.
On June 6, as part of this strategy, members of the Crime Prevention and Vulnerable Persons teams from across Brisbane came together for a day of equine therapy.
The day was coordinated by Wounded Heroes Australia and involved QPS members interacting with horses through trust, walking with the horses and grooming them.

The day began as a challenge for some who held reservations of being near horses, however by the end of the day everyone was laughing and enjoying the company of their horse.
The exercise was a complete success and enjoyed by all.
Horses 4 Heroes Australia is a hands on equine program which focuses on ex and current servicemen as well as emergency service

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Have you met your local police officers yet?
On the first Tuesday of every month, police from the Boondall Police Station, along with Crime Stoppers, and our Volunteers In Policing (VIP’s) attend Taigum Shopping Centre from 10am to 11am to give local community members an opportunity to ask any questions they might have, and get to know their local police a bit better…. and of course, enjoy a latte!
The majority of contact that QPS officers have with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations.
Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community, and because of this, some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street.
Coffee with a Cop breaks down these barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.
We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers at these events.
These

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Commissioner Ian Stewart and Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP today welcomed the announcement of the seven recipients from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) who will receive the Australian Police Medal (APM) and be nationally honoured for their distinguished service.
The QPS APM recipients share a diverse policing history between them, having served throughout Queensland in a number of roles and areas.
The recipients this year are Chief Superintendent Benjamin Marcus from South Eastern Region, Inspector Anthony Graham from Brisbane Region, Inspector Stephen Pyne from Community Contact Command, Senior Sergeant Kate Teasdale from Southern Region, Senior Sergeant Melanie Wilkins from Ethical Standards Command, Sergeant Glen Gunthorpe from the Commissioner’s Office and Sergeant Megan Owens from Central Region.
All the recipients will be presented with their APM at an upcoming ceremony.
Commissioner Stewart said each of the APM recipients displayed the desired and exemplary attributes of a QPS

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Officers from North Brisbane invite you to join them for their next Coffee with a Cop event to be held on Wednesday, June 19, in Hamilton.
From 9.30am, local officers and crime prevention staff will be at Leo’s IGA on Racecourse Road, and will be able to officer crime prevention advice, answer your questions and get to know the local community.
When: Wednesday June 19 – From 9.30am
Where: Leo’s IGA, Racecourse Road, Hamilton
Police are encouraging all residents in the North Brisbane district to be extra vigilant with their home and vehicle security.
In recent weeks, a number of vehicles have been stolen from residences in Ascot, Hamilton and Clayfield and in most cases, the vehicles were left unsecured or stolen from unsecured homes.
By securing homes, vehicles, keys and valuables, residents greatly reduce their risk of becoming a victim of crime and remember to keep your home locked up, even when you are home

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On Thursday, July 4, the QPS will hold a Recruitment Expo at Chermside Shopping Centre between 5pm and 7pm.
QPS officers will have a recruitment display including mainstream police recruiting, Indigenous recruiting as well as information on the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) recruit preparation program.
On top of this, little (and big) kids alike will have the opportunity to check out a police vehicle and motorbike.
If you have ever thought of becoming a member of the QPS but weren’t sure how to begin the process, come along and talk to the knowledgeable staff at the expo and find out how you can kick start your policing career.
What are you waiting for?

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Police have charged a man following the alleged serious assault of two police officers and assault of a third officer  in Fortitude Valley early this morning.
Shortly after midnight police from Fortitude Valley attended a taxi rank at Warner and Wickham Streets, following a report two men were fighting.
It will be alleged as police were arresting one of the men he became violent and struggled with three officers before punching and biting two of the officers.
A third officer was punched in the face.
A 24-year-old Nundah man has been charged with 2 counts of serious assault and one count of assault.
He will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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Detectives investigating two possible linked attempted armed robberies in Calamvale and Logan this morning have released images of a vehicle as part of an appeal for public assistance.
Shortly after 6.30am one male has produced a knife and attempted to force their way into a man’s car at the intersection of Chateau Street and Kinedana Street, Calamvale. This male has assaulted the occupant of the vehicle before fleeing in a silver sedan.
The man was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
At 7.50am a woman was in a car in North Street, Logan Village when approached by two males and threatened.
The males are described as Caucasian and being aged in their late teens to mid 20’s.
They were seen leaving in a silver sedan.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information or dash cam vision from the Calamvale and Logan Village area – and around Ingram Road in Sunnybank Hills

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Burglaries
The total number of burglaries in the North Gateway Patrol Group these past seven days was seven.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Shorncliffe
Signal Row
Day
Unlocked front door
Apple Ipad, wallet and various cards
24/05/2019

Shorncliffe
Palm Avenue
Night
Unknown
Paperwork only
30/05/2019

Brighton
Waltons Place
Afternoon
Laundry door
Money in tin, passport
27/05/2019

Brighton
Jill Street
Night
Sliding bedroom door
Wallet, camera, money, cards, Nintendo
29/05/2019

Bracken Ridge
Daniel Place
Day
Unknown
Jewellery box, jewels
30/05/2019

Sandgate
Seymour Street
Night
Glass slide window
Power tools, handtools, Trojan brand, tape
21/05/2019

Sandgate
Loudon Street
Night
Tools to break door handle
Nil
25/05/2019

Motor vehicle theft
The total number of motor vehicle thefts these past seven days was two.

Suburb
Street
Time
Located Suburb
Vehicle
Date

Brighton

Conn Street
 
Night
located
2011 Wht Suzuki Vitara Rego:545SKB
27/05/2019

Brighton
Brighton Road
Night
located
Gold Isuzu Dmax canopy/ roof racks, Rego121 VVP
30/05/2019

Sandgate
Flinders Parade
Day
Not yet located
Handmade car trailer – Rego568QCF
27/05/2019

Bicycle Theft
The total number of bicycle theft offences these past seven days was three.

Suburb
Street
Brand
Description
Date

Brighton
Nathan Street
Gold Cross
Black adult 21”
28/05/2019

Shorncliffe
Sunday Street
Apolo
Esprese 30 Blk adult
27/05/2019

Bracken Ridge
Baronnet Street
Giant

Talon 3 2018
Red/blk adult
29/05/2019

Wilful damage
The total number of wilful damage offences these past seven days was one.

Suburb
Street
Property Damaged
Date

Shorncliffe
Palm Avenue
Screwdriver to vehicle
27/05/2019

 
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Detectives investigating two possible linked attempted armed robberies in Calamvale and Logan this morning have released images of a vehicle as part of an appeal for public assistance.
Shortly after 6.30am one male has produced a knife and attempted to force their way into a man’s car at the intersection of Chateau Street and Kinedana Street, Calamvale. This male has assaulted the occupant of the vehicle before fleeing in a silver sedan.
The man was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
At 7.50am a woman was in a car in North Street, Logan Village when approached by two males and threatened.
The males are described as Caucasian and being aged in their late teens to mid 20’s.
They were seen leaving in a silver sedan.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information or dash cam vision from the Calamvale and Logan Village area – and around Ingram Road in Sunnybank Hills

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In April this year, officers from Boondall Station facilitated the collection of messages of condolences from the Muslim community through the Masjid Ad-Sunnah Mosque in Lutwyche, and the Masjid Taqwa Mosque in Bald Hills as well as officers and staff within Boondall Station.
These messages were put together in a specially bound book which was then sent to our neighbours across the ditch and presented to those affected by the horrific events in Christchurch on Friday March 15.
The Queensland Police Service recently received a message of thanks from the leaders of the Al Nur and Linwood Masjid Mosques as well as members from the Afghan community and Inspector Hirōne Waretini (Tuhourangi / Ngāti Awa), District Manager, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Services.
Inspector Sweeney relayed that the Muslim community was very touched and appreciative of the heartfelt gesture.
Our thoughts remain with the members of the Christchurch Muslim community as they continue to recover

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