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Inspector Ridge, Chief Superintendent Brian Swan, Superintendent Nelson.
Police from the South Brisbane District officially re-launched Operation Wake Up in conjunction with the state-wide Easter Road Safety campaign today.
The events re-launch was held at the Kangaroo Point cliffs with a Coffee with a Cop event and at Sunnybank State High School with all staff and students.
Superintendent Virginia Nelson said police in the South Brisbane District were proud to be launching their Easter Road Safety campaign under the national banner of Operation Romeo Solace.

“We are working with our community to keep everybody safe over these holidays right through until Anzac day,” Superintendent Nelson said.
Superintendent Nelson is encouraging all members of our community to meet with Police at local Coffee with a Cop events throughout the period, to have a conversation about road safety.
A number of members from the local Kangaroo Point community, including Councillor Jonathon Sri and representatives from Bicycle Queensland , popped

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Police have released images of a cyclist who may be able to assist after a car was damaged at Tingalpa on Saturday, March 30.
At 8.20am a woman in a black Nissan Juke was approached by a male cyclist in the drive-through lane of a coffee shop. The man had a conversation with the driver before punching her passenger side mirror, causing it to break off the vehicle.
The man then rode off with another cyclist.
The man is described as Caucasian, about 40-years-old and wearing black lycra. He was riding a red road bike.
Police are appealing for the man or anyone with further information 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

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South Brisbane District Police under the Operation Wake Up campaign would to invite the local community to a morning Coffee with a Cop at Mount Gravatt McDonalds.
Police are looking forward to chatting with the community on all things road safety as the Easter holidays commence.
Superintendent Virginia Nelson said this event is about having conversations with our community about being safe on our roads.
“As many families head off on their well deserved Easter holidays, police would like everyone to be thinking about road safety,” Superintendent Nelson said.
“Road crashes claim far too many lives and we, the police, are committed to doing what we can to keep our community as safe as possible on the roads this Easter.
“Weather you are driving a car, travelling on a motorcycle or bicycle or even walking, we all have a role to play in keeping  safe on the roads.”
A reminder that Operation Wake Up kicks off on April 5 and will

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Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Aspley MP Bart Mellish joined Commissioner Ian Stewart and other emergency services today to mark the start of the Queensland Police Service’s Easter Road Safety campaign.
From today until April 26, the QPS will coordinate a state-wide traffic policing operation designed to reduce the number of serious injuries, fatal traffic crashes and road related crime.
This operation coincides with the Easter school holidays and a period in which there is an increase in vehicles using Queensland roads.
The Easter Road Safety Campaign will include strategies such as a highly visible police presence on highways and roads, targeted operations at locations where an increase in road users is likely and static and mobile roadside driver testing regarding alcohol and/or drugs with a focus on locations more likely to be carrying high volumes of road users.

Commissioner Ian Stewart said research had shown

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Seymour and Constable Clancy!
Officers from the South Brisbane Crime Prevention Unit invite you to join us as we host our next Coffee with a Cop event at Runcorn Plaza on Sunday April 7.
This Coffee with a Cop will be a little bit different to usual as we enjoy a bubble tea or two!
This event is your opportunity to meet local police and discuss any burning you questions you might have. You can also discuss local issues and receive crime prevention advice and tips from the QPS.
This Sunday, officers will be speaking about:

Home security;
Personal safety;
Road safety – including the South Brisbane District’s Operation Wake Up; and
Bicycle safety – you can even register your bicycle serial number with police.

Police will also be joined by special visitors Constable Clancy the Koala and Seymour the Neighbourhood Watch owl – both will be helping police hand out merchandise and provide some sweet Easter treats for

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South Brisbane District police were on hand to Student of the Month Award certificates to just some of the wonderful students from the Murri School in Acacia Ridge last week.
Acting Senior Sergeant Jim Bellos with students
We recognised the amazing work being done by our students and we commend the work of the all the wonderful staff at the Murri School in supporting the next generation of leaders in our community.
Congratulations to all the students receiving awards:

Prep – David Page-Williams
Year 1 – Shontae Monsell
Year 2 – Carnell Williams
Year 3 – Tia Booth
Year 4 – Kate Ford
Year 5 – Liai Leiatava
Year 6 – Mia Jones-Bohan
Year 7 – Jeddaria Cobbo
Year 8 – Ronald McCoy
Year 9 – Hailey Ford
Year 10 – Mark Novak
Seniors – Catherine McCathy
Multi – Kyle Meehan

Congratulations to all the students
Well done students!

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Operation Wake Up, the South Brisbane District Police Road Safety campaign officially relaunches on Friday, April 5 and we want to invite YOU to attend!
Come and join us for a free coffee at:

Where: Bar Spritz café, Kangaroo Point
When: Friday 5th April – 9am-11am

A range of free resources, activities for the kids, interaction with police and various police vehicles for the community to view and take selfies.
Come down and register your bicycle’s serial number with us. It’s the best way that you can be reunited with your bike should it ever become lost or stolen.
Operation ‘Wake up’ is aimed at reducing road trauma especially fatal and serious traffic crashes within South Brisbane District.
The operation is spearheaded by Superintendent Virginia Nelson, said the aim of the operation is ‘to heighten community awareness of the fatal five contributing factors towards traffic crashes and the related harm and impact on the community.
“Operation Wake Up intends to create a

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Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred at Mount Gravatt East yesterday morning.
At 9.50am, a car struck a woman in her 80s in the carpark of a shopping centre on Creek Road.
She was taken to hospital for treatment and remains in a critical condition at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for witnesses to assist with their investigation into the incident.
Anyone with CCTV footage from businesses that cover the carpark near the north-western carpark are asked to contact them.
Police are also appealing for anyone who was driving or walking in the carpark at the time or at the traffic lights at the entrance to the carpark on April 3, and who has dashcam vision to please contact them.
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

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A 53-year-old man has died after being involved in a suspected hit and run incident in Tarragindi earlier this year.
Around 4am on February 18, the man was jogging along Strathfield Street when it is believed he was struck by a vehicle.
He sustained critical head injuries and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital where he was pronounced deceased on Sunday, March 31.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1900342046

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Police Liaison Officers from the South Brisbane District have recently helped to facilitate a series of Community Empowerment Information Sessions for women from the African community around Inala and Acacia Ridge at the Acacia Ridge Community District Centre.
Local South Brisbane District officers with community members
Over the 10 week course, officers Mary Kenyi and Nasra Aden engaged with the attendees to address important issues and connect vulnerable women to support services and local agencies in our community.
Senior Police Liaison Officer Kenyi said the aim of the program was to raise awareness of stigmatised issues and empower women with the right information to make informed decisions.
“Attendance each week has been growing and we look forward to facilitating similar sessions in the near future,” Senior PLO Kenyi said.
Week in, week out guest speakers from several organisations were invited to present to attendees who were all very receptive to the information presented.

Supporting agencies included:

Centrelink
Islamic

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