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 […]
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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 […]
Assault appeal for witnesses, Fortitude Valley
Detectives investigating an alleged assault that left a man with severe facial fractures in Fortitude Valley earlier this month are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Around 1.43am on Sunday August 5, an altercation occurred involving a large group of people outside licensed premises in Ann Street resulting in a 21-year-old man […]
Connected Women Program, Queensland Multicultural Awards 2018
South Brisbane Police District was a proud finalist in the Queensland Multicultural Awards 2018 for The Connected Women program. The Connected Women Program delivers crime prevention, leadership, self-esteem and violence prevention awareness designed specifically for young and/or newly arrived Islamic women. The program aims to empower participants to feel and be safer, encourages and educates […]
FINAL ALERT – Child located
The Queensland Police Service have located the two-year-old boy who was taken from a South Brisbane medical facility at 8.10pm yesterday. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. If you have any further information to report please call 131 564.