A motorcycle accident happens in a flash, but the aftermath is traumatic. The faster you go, the harder you hit – and on a bike, you’ll always come off second‐best. The only thing speeding gets you closer to is a crash. In 2017, 50 motorcyclists died and 953 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes […]
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Police launch one-off Pride patches for Wear It Purple Day
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) have launched specially designed patches to again demonstrate its support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) youth throughout Queensland through its involvement in this year’s Wear it Purple Day. Wear it Purple Day was established to demonstrate to young people that there is hope, that there are people […]
Students learn life lessons during Queensland Road Safety Week 2018
In recognition of Queensland Road Safety Week (27 – 31 August 2018), Queensland Police Officers used this opportunity to address year 11 and 12 students at the Islamic College of Brisbane, Karawatha. Attendees to the seminar were the typical ‘L’ or ‘P’ licence holders, alongside teachers from the school. Students were advised of key road […]
Morningside Police enforce Queensland Road Safety Week
Morningside Police are currently enforcing the fatal five during Queensland Road Safety Week which is being held from Monday, August 21 until Friday, August 31. Road safety week is a joint initiative of the Queensland Police Service and the Department of Transport and Main Roads to promote community involvement with making our roads safer for […]
Bicycle rider safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Bicycle riders have less protection than motorists and are more likely to be injured if there is a crash. In 2017, 8 bicycle riders died and 390 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. We all need to be aware and share the road safely. Bicycle riders are legitimate road users and […]
Armed robbery charge, Acacia Ridge
Police have arrested a man after a taxi driver was allegedly robbed in Acacia Ridge yesterday. It will be alleged around 4.15pm a man was driven in a cab from Annerley to a hotel at Acacia Ridge before he demanded the male driver hand over cash from the till. When the driver refused, the man […]
Assault Investigation, Sunnybank
Police investigating an incident in which a woman was reportedly dragged alongside a car in a carpark at Banoon Railway Station on Monday, August 6, are appealing for witnesses. Around 5.30pm a 23-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were involved in an altercation at the driver’s side door of a blue Subaru Liberty. The man […]
University helps officers connect with the Chinese community
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 […]
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 […]