Adopt-a-Cop Senior Constable Kerri Edwards of the Cannon Hill Police Beat was honoured to attend the Badge Ceremony for Murarrie State School this month.
Two very special year six students pledged their commitment to the help with leadership and school spirit.
Evie and Hayden have been students at Murrarie State School most of their schooling lives and are proud to be able to stand up as representatives of the school.
Evie and Hayden were presented with their School Captain badges and each received a candle representing their burning desire to lead.
Murarrie is a small State School of approximately 80 students and although it is small it prides itself on strong family and community relationships.
The QPS Adopt-a-Cop program was implemented in 1985 to build positive relationships between police and members of the school community through the voluntary appointment of Adopt-a-Cops to schools and other relevant organisations.
Contact your school office if you don’t know your Adopt-a-Cop
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Upper Mount Gravatt Police seek assistance to locate owner
In the early hours of February 28, a series of attempted burglaries occurred in the vicinity of Almavale, Argoon and Donnington Streets in Carindale.
An offender was subsequently tracked from the area and later arrested by police in possession of an old blue Raleigh Mountain Bike (pictured below).
Police are seeking assistance to identify the owner of the bicycle which was used to facilitate escape from the area and was likely stolen from the vicinity.
Whilst not of significant monetary value, the bicycle would assist police with identifying the movements of the offender prior to arrest and possibly identify further offences.
It is requested if residents could contact police if they can provide any further information related to the events of February 28 or in relation to the owner of the bicycle.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Care Kits Queensland and officers from Morningside CPIU combine efforts to help young lives
Care Kits for Kids Queensland volunteers, Christine Rafter, Matilda Frijters and Stephanie Hinrichs recently attended Morningside Station and met with Detective Senior Sergeant John Mison of the Child Protection and Investigation Unit.
The Care Kits volunteers proudly displayed some of their recent samples soon to be provided to front line investigators to hand out to children in need.
An example of Care Kits assembled by the volunteers
The volunteers collect handcrafted donations including clothing, toiletry and educational items to make the Care Kits.
These packs are then made available to responding police to hand out to children in times of crisis.
Detective Senior Sergeant John Mison, Sergeant Carolyn Cox and Kits for Kids Queensland volunteers, Christine Rafter, Matilda Frijters and Stephanie Hinrichs
Detective Senior Sergeant Mison was impressed with the volunteers’ generosity, dedication and commitment to helping children in need.
“I am proud to be associated with this not-for-profit agency and these charitable ladies who give their
QPS gets colourful for Holi 2019
Brisbane Holi – BrisAsia Festival of Colours 2019 took place on Saturday, March 2 with thousands of participants once again taking part in celebrations signifying the ultimate victory of good over evil.
Selfie Time! with A/SGT Wootton, PLO Lashand and SPLO Rong
Holi is an annual event for all members of the community to come to a single platform, to colour each other, dance and have fun together.
Senior Police Liaison Officer Ken Rong, Police Liaison Officer Ricky Lashand, alongside Acting Senior Sergeant Vernon Wootton were honoured to be invited and joyfully engaged in distributing coloured dye (Rangoli) and the messages of peace, harmony and respect in our community.
Many thanks to all who came up to say hello.
A special thanks to the team from the Indian Cultural and Sports Club Inc. – Brisbane for allowing us to contribute to this auspicious day.
Happy Holi from the QPS!
Musgrave Park shines for Coffee with a Cop
West End’s iconic Musgrave Park played centre stage for special Coffee with a Cop program on Sunday, March 3.
Despite the wet weather, hundreds of locals, tourists, community leaders and stakeholders had the chance to meet their local police, receive timely home and personal safety advice and treat themselves to FREE coffee and a sausage sizzle courtesy of Brisbane City Council’s Safer Community Initiative and South Brisbane Men’s Shed.
Liaison Officer, Volunteers in Police (ViPs) and District Crime Prevention Officers joined their colleges from West End Station and the Rail Squad to answer questions, take photos and highlight how our police are helping to create safe spaces in Brisbane and beyond.
The team from Crime Stoppers and the West End Community Association also hosted stalls, much to the delight of all attendees.
Officers with community elders
“We’ve had a great response today from our community,” Inspector Grant Goodall from West End Police Station.
“We’re fortunate enough
Fatal traffic crash, Redlands
Police investigating a fatal crash in Redland Bay on Friday are seeking a witness who stopped to contact police.
Inquiries indicate at 9.35am a Hyundai sedan was travelling on Serpentine Creek Road when it has turned right into Cleveland Redland Bay Road and collided with a Toyota utility which was travelling south on Cleveland Redland Bay Road.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 70-year-old Beaudesert woman, died at the scene.
The driver of the utility received minor injuries.
Police would like to speak to the driver of a silver Suzuki Swift who stopped at the scene and is believed to have witnessed the crash.
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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Update 7: Death investigation, Karawatha
Detectives have charged a man following the investigation into the death of a woman at Karawatha last month.
The body of Megan Kirley was found at a Wembley Road property just after 3am on Saturday, February 9.
Today a man was located by police at Regents Park.
A 40-year-old Acacia Ridge man has been charged with one count of murder and will appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday, March 4.
Security tips for residents living in an apartment
Police are advising residents to remain vigilant and to ensure they implement a thorough security plan that includes locking doors and windows.
Throughout the patrol area there have been instances of offenders climbing apartment buildings balconies and entering through unlocked doors and windows.
Many victims have either been asleep or at home during this time.
Once inside offenders are stealing easy to conceal items such as wallets, handbags, phones, laptops, iPads, cash and jewellery. It is not uncommon for offenders to steal car keys and car.
To stay safe and protect yourself, your family and your property please remember to complete the following:
Key locked all the doors and security screens – including those on the balcony or veranda; and
Hide your valuables in less obvious places.
Police have also received numbers of break and enter offences to secure car park areas within apartment complexes.
When exiting and entering the carpark, police encourage residents to wait on the
Update 6: Death investigation, Karawatha
Detectives investigating the homicide of a 40-year-old woman at Karawatha have released the identity of a 40-year-old Acacia Ridge man they believe may able to assist with their active inquiries into the case.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Stafford Emmerson (pictured) is urged not to approach him but to contact police immediately.
The body of Megan Kirley was found at a Wembley Road property just after 3am on Saturday, February 9.
As part of the ongoing investigation detectives are continuing to review all available CCTV footage and attempting to identify any people or vehicles seen in the area.
Detectives would like to thank members of the public who have responded with calls to Policelink.
Police are still seeking information about these vehicles or from anyone who was in the area on the morning of the February 9 to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information
Suspicious Fire, Brendale
Detectives are investigating a suspicious fire which occurred in Brendale overnight.
Emergency services attended the South Pine Road business around midnight and found the premises well alight.
Preliminary investigations indicate the blaze may have been deliberately lit.
The fire was extinguished quickly, however caused extensive damage to the business with some neighbouring properties sustaining smoke and water damage.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time of the fire or have further information to come forward.
Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage is also encouraged 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.