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First Year Constable Sev Prutskov.
 
The Queensland Police Service prides itself on the diversity that can be found amongst the officers within its ranks.
People from all over the world and all walks of life can be found within QPS.
Sev Prutskov is a First Year Constable (FYC) who recently graduated from the QPS Academy and is now stationed at Boondall Police Station for his first six month rotation.
Sev arrived in Australia in 2011 from the border between Russia and the Ukraine, part of the old USSR.
Since arriving in Australia, he has worked for a variety of companies as a technician and trained protection dogs as well as correcting behavioural patterns in pet dogs.
However, as Sev’s Great Grandfather was in the Imperial Russian Police Force and his uncle and father were in the Soviet Police Force, a career in policing was always not far from Sev’s mind.
Speaking four languages including Russian, Ukrainian, German

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DAY 1
Thursday April 18 2019 
Summary 

The highest speed recorded was 155km/h in an 80 zone at the Logan Motorway at Drewvale
The highest blood alcohol concentration recorded was 0.307 per cent at Bellbird Park
24 impoundment offences 

Central Region

Drink driving: 0.165 per cent at Avenell Heights
Speeding: 111 km/h in a 70 zone at Yaaamba Road in Park Avenue
Five impoundment offences

Southern Region:

Fatal crash: Intersection of James and Peachy streets, South Toowoomba
Drink driving: 0.307 per cent at Bellbird Park and 0.164 per cent at Redbank Plains
Seven impoundment offences

Northern Region:

Drink driving: 0.176 per cent at Normanton, 0.163 at Mission River and 0.156 per cent at Edmonton
Five impoundment offences

Brisbane Region

Speeding: 155 km/h in a 80 zone on the Logan Motorway at Drewvale
Six impoundment offences

South Eastern Region

Drink driving: 0.225 per cent at Miami
Speeding: 108 km/h in 60 zone at Wembley Road in Logan Central
One impoundment offence

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The Queensland Police Service’s Easter road safety campaign began on April 5 and will run until April 26.
Commissioner Stewart said that anyone travelling on the state’s highways can expect to encounter police.
This campaign coincides with the Easter school holidays, a period in which there is a large increase of vehicles on the roads.
Inspector Ian Park, now of Brisbane Police Prosecutions Corps wrote a story about when his personal and professional life collided.
“Personally, I don’t think we’ll have success on the roads until our road toll is zero. And that’s based on my own experience,” Inspector Park said.
“I’ve seen people with iPads set up on their dashboard watching a movie while they’re driving. Especially if they know they’re going to hit peak hour traffic or slow traffic. I mean, you can still kill someone regardless of the fact that your average speed might only be 10 to 20 kilometres an hour.

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Police have uncovered a treasure trove of expensive jewellery believed to have been stolen during multiple burglaries across North Brisbane.
Officers from the Gateway Property Crime Team have launched an online gallery as they work to track down the rightful owners of the rings, necklaces, bracelets and other property.
A burglary investigation in Stafford led to the recovery of more than 100 pieces of jewellery, foreign currency and other items being seized.
Police have also charged a 38-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman as part of ongoing investigations.
The jewellery, which also includes a pocket watch, is believed to have been stolen from homes across North Brisbane and Moreton areas in the past six months.
Anyone who believes they may be the rightful owner of the items depicted in the online gallery should email NthBrisFoundJewellery@police.qld.gov.au and quote the associated reference number.
 

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Police have uncovered a treasure trove of expensive jewellery believed to have been stolen during multiple burglaries across North Brisbane.
Officers from the Gateway Property Crime Team have launched an online gallery as they work to track down the rightful owners of the rings, necklaces, bracelets and other property.
A burglary investigation in Stafford led to the recovery of more than 100 pieces of jewellery, foreign currency and other items being seized.
Police have also charged a 38-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman as part of ongoing investigations.
The jewellery, which also includes a pocket watch, is believed to have been stolen from homes across North Brisbane and Moreton areas in the past six months.
Anyone who believes they may be the rightful owner of the items depicted in the online gallery should email NthBrisFoundJewellery@police.qld.gov.au and quote the associated reference number.
 

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The Queensland Police Service and other emergency services are urging Queenslander’s to drive sensibly and responsibly this Easter.
Due to the roads being busier than usual, motorists should take extra care while driving.
Locals and visitors to the area can expect to be sharing our roads.
All motorists need to show patience and care when overtaking or passing these vehicles.
The Easter road safety campaign is targeting the Fatal Five – speeding, drink/drug driving, fatigue, seat belt use and driver distraction/inattention.
Critical care paramedic Sandra Cowley from Queensland Ambulance Service wants to remind Queenslander’s to drive safe over the holiday break.
“My message for people at Easter, at any time, is to drive safe. Remember the Fatal Five. I say it’s not worth killing for, it’s not worth dying for. Get there safely,” Sandra said.

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Water police responded to a yacht on fire south west of Moreton Island this morning.
Just after 5.30am, police were called to a yacht which was fully engulfed by the fire.
With the assistance of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, the fire was put out.
A 64-year-old man, a 53-year-old woman and their pet Jack Russel, Charlie, escaped the burning yacht in their tender.
Water police transported the trio to the Brisbane Water Police facility.
The couple, originally from Victoria, lived on the yacht. They and Charlie were not physically injured.
The cause of the fire is not considered suspicious and investigations are continuing.
Acting Senior Sergeant Jay Bairstow, Officer in Charge Brisbane Water Police said with Easter coming up, boaties should be well-prepared.
“Water Police would like to give a timely reminder for all boaties to check their vessel is in a safe and operational condition, ensure they have the required safety equipment,” Acting Senior Sergeant Bairstow

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For almost 20 years now, the Queensland Police Service has partnered with Stefan’s and the MASKs foundation to deliver chocolate eggs at Easter and toys at Christmas to the Queensland Children’s Hospital.
Lined up and ready to go.
Today, almost 30 Road Policing Bikes made the convoy from Stefan’s Jo Jos restaurant in South Brisbane to the Children’s Hospital and spent the morning meeting the kids and handing out chocolates and toys.
These Road Policing Unit officers came from far and wide from the Sunshine Coast, right down to the Gold Coast and out to Ipswich, in support of this great event.
Commissioner Stewart thanking the officers taking part in the convoy.
Commissioner Stewart was in attendance today and said he had been proud to attend this event for the last six years as Commissioner, supporting the QPS and MASKs foundation giving back to the community.

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Boondall Police Station is the home station for three Police Liaison Officers (PLOs) and on Monday April 15, PLO Amanjot Sharma shared her Henna skills with some of the officers working the counter!
Who are PLOs and what are their roles?
Police Liaison Officers are employed by the Queensland Police Service to establish and maintain a positive rapport between culturally specific communities and the Queensland Police Service.
The role of Police Liaison Officers is to promote trust and understanding through their liaison role by assisting the community and police to:

Reduce and prevent crime;
Divert people from the criminal justice system;
Advise and educate police officers on culture and cultural issues; and
Improve community knowledge of  law and order issues and policing services.

Boondall Police Station is proud to serve the very diverse cultural groups within their patrol areas.
For more information on who your local PLOs are and what they do, click here.

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On Sunday April 7, officers from the Gateway Patrol Group joined with members of the community at the Open Day and Christchurch fundraiser at the Bald Hills Mosque, Masjid Taqwah.

Members of the community were welcomed to the mosque to tour the different areas within the Mosque.
We were all able to listen to speeches from members from the Mosque and the Imam and an Ode to Christchurch and shared a meal together, during the event.
The repeated message of ‘love and peace’ across all people no matter what race, religion, or culture was the common theme for the day.
The children, and a lot of adults too, enjoyed having an ‘unofficial’ sit in the police vehicle.
We look forward to continuing to work with the community and build relationships within North Brisbane.

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