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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 impacted on the LGBTI community
Issues confronting the LGBTI community including discrimination, vilification, mental health and domestic and family violence
Legislation and QPS policy and guidelines specific to the LGBTI community
Effective communication and practical policing strategies to improve the delivery of a professional, non-discriminatory and accessible policing response
Internal and external support and referral service options for LGBTI clients.

While the training benefits all QPS members it has a particular focus for general duties officers, station client service officers and watch house staff who often engage with LGBTI persons during sensitive and vulnerable situations.
The QPS is committed to ensuring that, as

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House fire, Capalaba

Police are investigating a house fire that occurred overnight at Capalaba.
Emergency services were called around 11.20pm following reports a house was on fire on Mount Cotton Road.
On arrival, the house was found engulfed in flames but emergency crews were able to extinguish the blaze.
The house, which was unoccupied, was extensively damaged as a result of the fire.
Specialist officers will attend the scene later today to determine the cause of the blaze.
Investigations into the cause of the continuing, but it is believed to be suspicious at this stage.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Serious traffic crash, Stones Corner

Investigators are appealing for witnesses following a serious two vehicle traffic crash in Stones Corner this morning.
Preliminary investigations indicate that about 11.30am a four-wheel-drive was travelling east along Old Cleveland Road when it collided with a hatchback at the intersection with Montague Road.
A man aged in his 70s was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious condition.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have seen the crash or who may have dashcam vision from the area this morning to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Novena to St Philip Neri

As we approach the Feast of St Philip Neri, the founder of the Oratory, we would like to ask you to join us in a Novena to St Philip. We will be praying the Novena at all Masses in the lead up to his Feast, and encourage you to join us in your homes by praying along with us.
We are praying the Novena from Wednesday 16 May.
We hope you can join us on May 26 at 7:00pm for Solemn High Mass for the Feast of St Philip Neri, which will be for the intention of the establishment of the Brisbane Oratory, followed by a celebratory supper in the Parish Hall at Mary Immaculate for our three years as an Oratory in Formation.

On that day, there will also be the usual Low Mass at 8:15am followed by blessings with the relic of Saint Philip, and also the usual 5:30pm Ordinary

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