Despite the gloomy weather, members of the local Ghanaian community along with representatives from the Queensland Police Service joined together on the weekend to celebrate the 61st Independence Day of the Republican of Ghana. Ghana was the first sub-Saharan country to gain independence in 1957. The theme for this year’s celebrations was “the journey to greater […]
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – Brisbane Central
Stealing, Stafford
Police have released two images of a woman who may be able to assist with an investigation after a man’s wallet was stolen at Stafford on February 26. At 9.30am, a 67-year-old man boarded a bus at Fortitude Valley and received assistance from a woman who is known to him. The pair exited the bus […]
International Women’s Day celebrated at Kelvin Grove
This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) at The Exchange, Kelvin Grove was as relaxed and successful as in previous years with the 2018 theme being “Press for Progress”. Each year Communify Community Development Practitioner Cait gathers together a committee including Police Liaison Officers and community ladies to plan for this awaited day. On the day, […]
Cyber crime presentation, Brisbane City
With the help of a tailored presentation and a charismatic presenter (that’s me!), the R U in Control? cyber crime prevention program was presented to a business group in the Brisbane CBD this week. Whilst this blog may not involve puppies (yet) or a get out of jail free card, it does however highlight the […]
Do you recognise this woman? Brisbane City
Police investigating recent theft and fraud offences have released CCTV images of a woman they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries. At about 2pm on February 26, a wallet containing cash and credit cards was stolen from a back office at a restaurant at the Petrie Barracks on Petrie Terrace. At about […]
Superintendent takes leap of faith for mums in need
This morning Superintendent Kath Innes was one of 10 Queensland women who took a leap of faith off the Kangaroo Point Cliffs to help raise funds and awareness for perinatal support services in Queensland. The ‘Ten Leaping Ladies’ event is organised by White Cloud Foundation who work with Queensland’s busiest maternity hospitals to help prevent […]
And that’s a wrap- The 60 Seconds Project
Today our 60 Seconds project, focusing on the topic of Family and Domestic violence, was wrapped up with the official awards ceremony for our winners. Held at North Brisbane District Office, Police and Community Policing Board members welcomed our place winners for morning tea and prize presentation. To recap, the 60 Seconds Project called for […]
Lane closures: Margaret Street, Brisbane
Police wish to advise that construction will occur from 7am to 3pm on Saturday, March 3, which will require the temporary closure of two northbound traffic lanes on Margaret Street, between George and William Streets. The remaining two traffic lanes on Margaret Street will remain open during this time. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all […]
Project Unite: Have you seen the ads?
The Queensland Police Service are currently conducting research on public perceptions of crime in the lead up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, to evaluate the impact of Project Unite. Project Unite is a security awareness campaign developed to inform and prepare the public for major events; like the Commonwealth Games in April. You are […]
#LoveMyBike – Nikki’s story
Each year the QPS deal with thousands of lost and stolen bikes, as can be seen below from the Fortitude Valley Property Office haul from just the last few months. Our property officers spend a lot of time cataloguing bikes and searching for owners, often with little success. Here’s a story told by Nikki, a […]