Semester two has begun at Griffith University which means nine officers and one civilian counter officer have started their beginners level studies of Chinese Mandarin at the Nathan Campus. The course covers traditional greetings, introductions and an array of basic interactions police may have with members of the Chinese community. The new course will mirror the course […]
Category: Queensland Police Latest Updates
Heavy vehicle safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Driving a heavy vehicle requires extra care and attention on the roads. In 2017, 6 heavy vehicle drivers died and 135 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. Not all road users understand how to interact with heavy vehicles. Be aware of other road users – they don’t always know your blind spots. […]
Afternoon tea with ViP Merv and Morningside Police
Morningside Police station had a very special afternoon tea for retired Volunteer in Police (VIP) Merv Ellis. Merv was the station’s VIP for 15 years until a few years ago. Merv assisted Police to address customer service, community safety, crime safety and crime prevention needs in the community. In April Merv suffered a serious illness […]
Driver safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
As motorists, we must consider many factors when driving and be aware of our constantly changing environment. In 2017, 101 motorists died and 3,528 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. But it’s not just the driver at risk when we take a chance with safety. In 2017, 52 passengers died and […]
Pedestrian campaign chalks up the safety message
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey joined Acting Superintendent Ivan Sikorsky, Road Policing Command and RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding to launch the ‘Be aware – Cross with care’ pedestrian campaign today. The initiative is designed to remind pedestrians to be vigilant when crossing the road. Pedestrians in Brisbane’s CBD will be […]
Update – Suspicious death, Rocklea
A man has been charged with murder following investigations into the death of another man at Rocklea on Friday night. It will be alleged just after 9pm a physical altercation occurred between the pair on Beaudesert Road. The victim, a 35-year-old Rocklea man, was located with a neck injury and passed away at the scene. […]
Join us for a Coffee with a Cop, September 2
This Father’s Day, Sunday September 2, Rochedale residents are invited to come along and have a Coffee With a Cop at the Flying Pepper Café on Kate Circuit, Rochedale. Between 8am and 9.30am, police will be on hand in their Mobile Police Community Office ready to have a chat with residents about any crime concerns and […]
Eyes on the street results in Police action, Moorooka
At around 2.15pm on Sunday August 27, a highly agitated man was seen to be entering yards in and around Piers Street, Moorooka. He was observed shaking gates and jumping over numerous fences into adjoining yards and even climbing onto roofs of sheds. Members of the public were witness to these events and subsequently contacted police. […]
Pedestrian safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Pedestrians share the road with vehicles, but have no protection in an impact. In 2017, 35 pedestrians died and 357 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility for all road users. Pedestrians should stop, look and listen before crossing the road. Be aware of your surroundings […]
Man arrested for armed robbery offences, South Brisbane.
A man has been arrested following a police operation in Calamvale this morning. Around 8.50am specialist police attended a Gowan Road address where the man was taken into custody without incident. The man was wanted for questioning in relation to armed robbery offences that occurred earlier in the year. A 38-year-old man is assisting police […]