Experiencing difficulties connecting with Muslim women in North Brisbane District was the inspiration for Detective Inspector Karen Ballantyne to create the SHE Program, to build relationships and connect Muslim and Police women in her local community.
The QPS SHE Program, See me Hear me Empower me, was delivered by QPS in partnership with two Muslim community groups, Sisters Support Services and Muslimah Mind Matters over four workshops.
The one-day events were conducted across the Brisbane Region bringing over 200 Muslim and Police women together to learn from each other, removing barriers and embracing their differences.
“While building bridges between QPS and Muslim women was the actual initiative, I felt it was a lot more about embracing our similarities,” Ms Angela Ishaq from Sisters Support Services said.
“New friendships formed between QPS and the Muslim women. Respect, trust and understanding were the three key elements that were achieved.”
The workshops were attended by over 130 Muslim
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QPS fixes banning notice error
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has resolved a technical issue which impacted some banning notice information.
The QPS is responsible for the transfer of banned person data to the ID scanner network introduced for relevant premises in Safe Night Precincts.
Ongoing monitoring of data quality identified on November 8 that some banning orders had prematurely expired on a QPS system.
The issue has since been fixed and no further instances of premature expiry of banning notice data have occurred.
As of December 5 there are 857 active banning notices on the QPS system.
A QPS analysis has revealed that banned person information for 116 people had prematurely expired between September 29 and November 22.
Of those 116 people, two were detected within an SNP (not within licensed premises) for offences during the period in which they were banned.
The initial offences related to public nuisance and obstruct police in one instance and stealing in the other matter.
Those
Update: emergency declaration revoked, Auchenflower
Police have revoked an emergency declaration made at Auchenflower with two men taken into custody at a unit complex this afternoon.
Shortly after 11am, officers were attending a Coronation Drive unit to arrest two men when a firearm was discharged from inside the unit.
No one was injured during the incident.
An emergency situation was declared under the provisions of the Public Safety Preservation Act with police setting up a cordon and closing nearby streets.
Around 4.40pm, two men aged 33 and 29 were taken into custody at the scene without further incident and are currently assisting police with their inquiries.
Police seized several firearms from the unit.
The declaration was subsequently revoked with all roads, including Coronation Drive, reopening.
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,
Children celebrate emergency services in Aspley
Carseldine Police Officers thank Aspley State Primary School
Aspley State School celebrated Queensland Emergency Services by inviting officers from their local Police, Fire and Ambulance Stations along to their last school parade for the year.
Firefighter Ben and Police Constable Megan both provided valuable tips to the children in what to do in an emergency.
The school Principal generously thanked all emergency services officers for the role they play in helping to keep our community safe.
Officers were presented with heartfelt cards and posters, which contained some personal encounters students had had with the various emergency services.
The QPS poster is taking pride of place at Carseldine Police Station, where officers took a few moments out of their day to read the lovely messages.
Deputy Principal Boaler thanks local emergency services officers
Update 3 – Suspicious death investigation, Yeronga
Detectives investigating the suspicious death of a man at Yeronga at the weekend have charged a woman overnight.
Police were called to a Yeronga Road unit complex around 7pm on Saturday, December 1 after the body of a man was located inside a wheelie bin.
A good response from the community following a request for assistance from police, helped to locate four people investigators believed could assist with their inquiries.
A 30-year-old Yeronga man was charged yesterday with one count of murder and has been remanded in custody to reappear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on January 21.
A 38-year-old Beaudesert man has also been charged with one count of murder and also appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon.
A 23-year-old woman has been charged with one count of accessory after the fact and two counts of breaching bail. She is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
A 27-year-old woman was
Assault appeal, Fortitude Valley
Detectives investigating an alleged assault that left a man with a broken nose in Fortitude Valley in October are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Around 12.45am on Saturday October 13, a 46-year-old man was confronted by a man outside a Brunswick Street convenience store.
A brief conversation occurred between the pair before the unprovoked assault.
The 46-year-old victim was later treated for a broken nose.
Anyone in the area during 12.30am and 1am on October 13 who may be able to assist with investigations, particularly pedestrians with mobile phone footage or road users with dash cam vision, is urged to contact police.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
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
Zillmere, Join us for a yarn over a coffee
Boondall Police invite you to join them for their fortnightly opportunity for members of the community to join them over a coffee!
This event is aimed at building better community connections in an informal setting, at the Zillmere shopping precinct.
This is your opportunity to come along and ask any burning questions you have of police as well as discuss crime prevention tips and any other concerns you may have.
All are welcome, and we ask that members of the community drop in to see us and have a chat about what is important to you.
Details of the next event are below:
WHEN: Friday November 30, 9am – 10am
WHERE: Pivet Cafe, 439 Zillmere Road, Zillmere
If you have any questions at all, please contact the Gateway DCPC team on Gateway.DCPC@police.qld.gov.au.
Armed robbery, Chermside
Detectives are investigating after an armed robbery at a convenience store in Chermside this afternoon.
At around 2:30pm three men entered the business on Gympie Road armed with knives and a brick.
One of the men threw a brick at a female staff member before the men threatened staff.
When staff fled to a secure room the men stole a handbag and a quantity of cigarettes.
The three men fled the scene and were last seen running towards Henry Street.
The female staff member was treated at the scene for a minor injury to the back of her head.
One of the men was last seen wearing a white t-shirt over his head, with a black t-shirt and black shorts.
The second man was last seen wearing a grey, long-sleeved t-shirt with black shorts, a black hat, and a white t-shirt over his head.
The third man was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with black shorts, a
Rockin’ around, the Queen Street Mall
The QPS Christmas Concert is back again in 2018 and is sure to get you up and dancing as you prepare to rock around your Christmas tree.
This year, you can see the Queensland Pipes & Drums along with some other special musical acts including the Band of Blue who will be ready to get things sounding a lot like Christmas, for three days only.
When: Tuesday December 4, Wednesday December 5 and Thursday December 6 – 12pm to 2pm
Where: Queen Street Mall
FREE!
Your favourite mascots will be joined by some of our latest crime fighters as our young police pups get ready to celebrate their first Christmas!
We hope to see you there!
Update2 – Serious traffic crash, Chermside
Police investigating a serious traffic crash in Chermside last week which claimed the life of a woman, are continuing to appeal for witnesses and for dash cam footage of the area.
At around 3.45pm, a black BMW travelling westbound on Hamilton Road collided with another car which was leaving the driveway of a hospital.
The driver of one of the cars, a 52-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition where she later died.
A 24-year-old woman, who was initially believed to be a driver in the crash, has since had a charge against her of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, withdrawn.
A 29-year-old man is currently assisting police with inquiries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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