Detectives have today charged a teenage boy following threats made to a North Lakes School. It will be alleged the boy made threats to the school and students in an online forum on Monday. The teenage boy has been charged with one count each of use carriage service to make a threat to cause serious […]
Category: Queensland Police News Updates
Bayside Domestic Family Violence Prevention luncheon
On Monday, May 28, Bayside police hosted an inaugural luncheon at Cleveland’s Fiction Bar and Restaurant as part of Domestic Family Violence Prevention month (DFVP). Whether it is the month of May or any of the other 11 months of the year, there is no room in our society for domestic and family violence (DFV). The […]
Appeal for witnesses, Macleay Island stealing
STEALING – Macleay Island Between May 21 and May 22 a gas bottle was stolen from the rear of 5 Star Supermarket located on High Central Road. On Thursday, May 24 between 6.30am and 5.15pm fuel was stolen from a vehicle parked in the car park at Macleay Island ferry parking. Macleay Island police are […]
Queensland Police Service Look to the Stars
Commissioner Ian Stewart officially launched an artwork for the Queensland Police Service called Look to the Stars at Police HQ today. On the eve of National Reconciliation Week the artwork was produced by Indigenous artist Jenna Lee from Gilimbaa who worked with a specialist reference group from the QPS to inform the artwork. Commissioner Stewart […]
Vehicle seized as investigations continue into suspected murder of Sam Price-Purcell
As a result of information provided to investigators a vehicle has been seized in connection to the disappearance and suspected murder of Sam Price-Purcell. Sam Robert Price-Purcell was last seen in the Mitchelton area on February 16, 2015. At the time of the sighting Sam was getting into a bright yellow 2010 Holden Commodore SS […]
Vehicle seized as investigations continue into suspected murder of Sam Price-Purcell
As a result of information provided to investigators a vehicle has been seized in connection to the disappearance and suspected murder of Sam Price-Purcell. Sam Robert Price-Purcell was last seen in the Mitchelton area on February 16, 2015. At the time of the sighting Sam was getting into a bright yellow 2010 Holden Commodore SS […]
Coffee with a Cop – Friday, May 25
You’re invited to “Coffee with a Cop” on Friday, May 25. Coffee with a Cop is a great opportunity for the community to ask questions and voice concerns whilst getting to know local police officers. Police ViP’s and Crime Stoppers representatives will be assisting police with information/handouts on various topics including domestic violence and mental […]
Don’t be a bystander – Do Something
The month of May is Domestic and Family Violence Month and The South Brisbane Domestic and Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit have joined the cause to encourage people to not be a bystander and do something to help eradicate this recurring problem in our community. Want to know more on what you can do […]
Cops take on the world, Wynnum
On Sunday, May 20, The Mounted Unit attended the Wynnum Manly Rotary Club Family Fun Day at Band Stand Park. After offering a tug of war challenge between QAS and QFES, who declined (we think because it didn’t involve a calendar photo shoot). The QPS had to rely on the forever reliable public to give us a […]
Online learning tool helps police engage LGBTI community
As part of the Queensland Police Service’s continuing commitment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community it has rolled out an Online Learning Product (OLP) to all officers in time for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The learning tool helps officers by enhancing their understanding of: Significant historical events that have […]