In December 2018, the QPS and RACQ launched a joint initiative to help prevent motorcycles being stolen. Together, the campaign incorporates educational material and a social media presence to remind riders to take security precautions. Did you know that between 2012 to 2018, 281 motorcycles were stolen within Brisbane alone? 96% of those motorcycles […]
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Students get a taste of policing in Brisbane North
For some of North Brisbane and Moreton Bay’s finest students, last week marked their much anticipated three day work experience program with the QPS. Over the course of the three days, students were given the role of Police Officer in training and were able to learn about many different areas of the QPS and the […]
Think U Know?
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. […]
Come join us for a coffee in Fitzgibbon
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 […]
QPS supports Uniforms 4 Kids
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 […]
Tighten your belt or pay the price!
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 […]
Drug charges, Taigum
Police have charged a man after he allegedly was found in possession of a kilogram of amphetamine 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 […]
Update suspicious behaviour, Lawnton
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 […]
Suspicious behaviour, Lawnton
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 […]
Steal from motor vehicle offences, Sandgate
Steal from a Motor Vehicle Within the Sandgate Police Division, opportunistic thieves have targeted several vehicles overnight with a total of six theft from motor vehicle offences reported. Police would like to remind everyone of the following vehicle security tips: Always lock your car, including the boot; Remove all valuables from sight including loose change, […]