In the coming months police will be rolling out a social media campaign to promote personal and community safety. Police continue to monitor and regularly patrol Dutton Park and South Brisbane to ensure the safety of the community. Being aware of your surroundings is a big part of ensuring personal safety when you are travelling […]
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Behind the event: Police live up to their ‘reputation’ ensuring safety as Taylor Swift takes Gabba by storm
Last night US superstar Taylor Swift performed in front of a 42,000+ strong crowd in one of the biggest concert events in Brisbane for 2018. To ensure the enormous event was safe, a strong QPS presence was deployed to the venue to ensure patrons were able to enjoy the concert. The police presence at the […]
Morningside police enforcing the Fatal Five during Melbourne Cup and Tay Tay!
A reminder to our Morningside community to keep the Fatal Five in mind during today’s Melbourne Cup festivities – and not to mention our visit from Taylor Swift tonight at the Gabba! We will be out in force today and tonight conducting RBT’s and enforcing the Fatal Five – drug and drink driving, Speed, Seat belts, […]
Who hit my car?
Morningside Police have received in excess of 80 reports of ‘hit and run’ traffic crashes this year where drivers have failed to exchanged details when involved in a traffic crash. Senior Sergeant Marilyn Jackson, Officer in Charge Morningside Station would like to remind road users that a ‘hit and run traffic crash’ refers to any motor vehicle […]
QPS says thank you to community leaders
Officers from across the South Brisbane District came out in force to say a special thank you to over 150 community, faith and cultural leaders at a special morning tea at the Calamvale Hotel earlier this month. The host, Chief Superintendent Brian Swan APM, along with the SBD management team, Officers in Charge, Police Liaison […]
Paul Ziebarth Memorial Community Shield 2018
The inaugural Paul Ziebarth Memorial Community Shield was held on Wednesday October 31 at the El Salvador Soccer Club, Yeronga. The initiative was forged in the loving memory of the late Superintendent Paul Ziebarth, one of Queensland Police’s finest officers who worked tirelessly towards achieving a united community for everyone and ensuring ongoing education for the […]
Update: serious assault investigation, Bulimba
Police have charged a man following the serious assault of another man in Bulimba in October. A 21-year-old man was allegedly punched in the head following an altercation outside a hotel shortly after midnight on Oxford Street on October 21. He was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition. A 26-year-old Macgregor […]
Thank you Moorooka for meeting us over a Coffee
On Saturday November 3, police were joined by the Honourable Mark Bailey, Minister for Transport and Main Roads, and local Councillor, Steve Griffiths, for Coffee with a Cop in Moorooka. All in all, it was a great morning and it was great to see so many residents interested in policing, home security, vehicle security and […]
Update: PSPA declared, Upper Mount Gravatt
An emergency declaration declared in Upper Mount Gravatt this evening has now been revoked. The matter was resolved without further incident and a man is assisting police with their inquires. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or […]
Suspicious unit fire, Kangaroo Point
Police are investigating a suspicious unit fire that occurred at Kangaroo Point early this morning. At about 1am, police attended the unit complex in River Terrace where the unit was observed to be fully engulfed in flames. The unit block was evacuated, and no persons were injured as a result of the fire. Investigations are […]