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On the February 7, Policelink hosted a mental health awareness morning tea for members of Community Contact Command.

This was an opportunity for staff members and officers to gain insights into the impacts of mental health and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Joy Jackson, HSO for Community Contact Command provided an insightful Black Dog presentation highlighting how mental health in the workplace is everybody’s business.
The keynote speaker for the day was Petero Civoniceva, former Australian Rugby league, State of Origin, Bronco’s player.
Mr Civoniceva is a community ambassador in encouraging positive attitudes and behaviours when it comes to leading a healthy life.
He spoke openly about his personal challenges, maintaining good mental health, looking out for his team mates and the importance of giving back to the community.
Superintendent David Tucker said these education opportunities were important for Policelink given the nature of the work.
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Acting Senior Constable Mark Aichholzer, Police Liaison Officer Moira Davis and Sergeant Jodie Murray from the Brisbane North Crime Prevention Unit.
On Tuesday February 19, around 90 people consisting of members of the Queensland Police Service including Crime Prevention and Police Liaison Officer’s from Brisbane North’s Crime Prevention Unit and attendees from other external agencies attended a training workshop to learn how to deliver the 2019 ‘Think U Know’ education package to schools and community groups.
The ‘Think U Know’ package has a key focus to deliver presentations that aim to communicate openly with young people regarding their on-line habits, any challenges they may face such as bullying or mental health issues and how to ask for help if something goes wrong.
These presentations can be given to groups from kindergarten, prep and foundation classes to year 12 students.
Presentations are also delivered to parents, carers and teachers to assist them with finding ways

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Disqualified or unlicensed drivers have been targeted in a one-day traffic operation in Brisbane’s north yesterday.
Operation Romeo Drawbridge involved officers from the Mt Ommaney Road Policing Unit, along with general duties officers.
Almost 50 motorists were detected as part of the operation with five charged for allegedly disqualified driving away from court.
Other offences included:
• 5 disqualified driving
• 4 drug driving offences
• One unregistered / uninsured
• 39 traffic infringement notices for various matters.
• One unlicensed driving.
• One possession of drugs.
Road Policing Command Superintendent David Johnson said of the five charged with allegedly disqualified driving from court, one motorist had a two-year-old child in the vehicle.
“The operation emphasises our message to drivers that police will be actively enforcing road rules anywhere at anytime,” Superintendent Johnson said.
“Drivers must realise that they have a responsibility for not just their own safety or the passengers in the vehicle but for every other road user.
“It was

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Do you have a question you would like to ask a Police Officer? Do you enjoy a good cuppa? Well, now you can combine those two and join us for Coffee with a Cop in Fitzgibbon.
Coffee with a Cop is a Queensland Police Service initiate which brings police and the community together for a chat over a cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, chai – whatever your beverage of choice.
Come and join members of the Queensland Police Service on Thursday February 21.
Where: Bean n Loaf, 530 Roghan Road, Fitzgibbon
When: 11am
We look forward to seeing you there!

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Commissioner Ian Stewart today joined police and emergency services from across the country to launch the Uniforms 4 Kids initiative at Queensland Police Service Headquarters.
Uniforms 4 Kids is a not-for-profit charity, founded by retired QPS officer Yvonne Pattinson OAM, aimed at repurposing uniforms for disadvantaged children within the community. Since the program’s inception, QPS uniforms have been repurposed for Indigenous children across Australia and also children in the Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea.
As an Official Ambassador for the initiative, Commissioner Stewart said it was an honour to be part of such a worthwhile initiative. Today’s launch was also supported by key figures including His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governer of Queensland, The Honourable Mark Ryan MP Minister for Police, The Hononourable Peter Dutton MP Minister for Home Affairs and Commissioner Andrew Colvin of the Australian Federal Police.
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC with volunteer

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Police have charged a man after he allegedly was found in possession of a kilogram of Methylamphetamine this afternoon.
It will be alleged at 5pm police stopped a Holden Commodore sedan on Hanford Road with a male driver and no passengers.
Police became suspicious of the man’s behaviour and a search of the vehicle located a clip seal bag containing 1.008kg of methylamphetamine crystals.
A 30-year-old Fitzgibbon man has been charged with possession of a dangerous drugs and will appear at the Sandgate Magistrates court on Monday, February 11.
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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: QP1900280781

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Detectives have released photos of a vehicle of interest after a girl was grabbed by a man in Lawnton this afternoon.
The 11-year-old was walking on the Francis Road overpass at 3.20pm when she was approached by an unknown man who grabbed her by the waited and pulled her to the ground.
He then fled to a what detectives believe was a black Holden Captiva that was on Park Lane before fleeing the scene.
He was last seen running to a dark coloured SUV that was on Park Lane.
The girl did not suffer any physical injures as a result of the incident.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance with a shaved head, in his early 20s and had a proportionate build.
He was last seen wearing a light blue t-shirt, running shoes and black shorts.
Detectives are continuing to seek information or dashcam from anyone that may have been in

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Police are seeking assistance after a girl was grabbed by an unknown man this afternoon in Lawnton.
Initial information suggests that the 11-year-old was walking on the Francis Road overpass at 3.20pm when a man approached her.
The man then grabbed her by the waist and pulled her to the ground before fleeing the scene on foot.
He was last seen running to a dark coloured SUV that was on Park Lane.
The girl did not suffer any physical injures as a result of the incident.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance with a shaved head, in his early 20s and had a proportionate build.
He was last seen wearing a light blue t-shirt, running shoes and black shorts.
Detectives are seeking anyone that was in the area at the time that might have dash cam footage or has any information which may assist their investigations to contact them.
 
If you have

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Riding without a seatbelt is far from a ‘cheap’ thrill when you’re dealing with potential costs of life and safety – not to mention a $391 fine.
Whether you’re a driver or passenger you must by law wear your seatbelt in a vehicle.
If you don’t, you face a fine of $391 and three demerit points as a driver, or passenger aged 16 years or older.
Drivers can also be fined and lose points for every passenger in the vehicle who isn’t buckled up – that adds up to a huge cost and potential loss of licence.
The responsibility for making sure everyone in the car is wearing a seatbelt lies with the driver of the vehicle.
A seatbelt is vital for protection in a collision or accident, as it holds the occupant in place, preventing additional harm and keeping them in the right position for an airbag to deploy effectively.
Queensland Police Service Assistant Commissioner

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Police from Boondall Station were recently confronted with an unusual request for assistance whilst out on their routine patrols in Everton Park.
Travelling along Trouts Road, all appeared normal when officers came across a vehicle parked on the side of the road.
It was early in the morning and the vehicles owner and his furry friend were both standing outside the car and looking rather perplexed.
As the officers made their approach, they noticed a rather fowl passenger inside the vehicle.
The information given by the witness was that they were driving along Trouts Road, minding their own business, when the Tawny Frogmouth flew in through the open passenger side window.
The driver immediately pulled over and exited the vehicle with their furry friend, unsure of what to do.
After some initial light taps and attempts to question the feathered offender, the bird was released from its self-inflicted captivity and in a daze, flew away.
In the

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