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Today, Senior Sergeant Leonie Scott, Officer in Charge of Holland Park Police Station, inducted two new Constables into her ranks.
Tom and Cameron Beattie, both seven-years-old, have a dream of one day becoming police officers and today that dream was realised. Tom is currently battling brain cancer and is on a mission to complete every adventure that he can, including his dream job.
Senior Sergeant Leonie Scott conducts the morning briefing inducting Tom and Cameron to the Station.
During their visit to Holland Park Station, Tom and Cameron were presented with their junior police shirts and caps, as well as an official junior police notebook to take all important notes of their time as police officers.
Once inducted at the morning briefing, they both had their fingerprints and photos taken before meeting the rest of the crew.
Senior Constable Peter Moore from the Brisbane Dog Squad also came along for the fun and

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Police have charged four people with drug trafficking following the closure of an operation targeting a syndicate involved in the the alleged production and distribution of $6.5 million of cannabis in Queeensland.
Operation Quebec Walkover was a six-month operation involving investigators from the Drug and Serious Crime Group, State Crime Command.
Detectives charged four people, two women and two man, who police allege were involved in the organised production and trafficking of over 1.1 tonnes of cannabis, with an estimated street value of $6.5 million between Melbourne and Brisbane from 2016 to 2018.
A 58-year-old Melbourne woman, arrested last night at Brisbane Airport, has been charged with one count each of trafficking a commercial quantity of a controlled drug, cultivating controlled plants, cultivating marketable quantity of controlled plants, two counts of possessing controlled drugs and three counts of possessing plant material for the cultivation of controlled plants or equipment.
A 49-year-old woman, a foreign

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Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver in Ellen Grove this evening.
At about 7.30pm, a 28-year-old man attempted to deliver food from a store in Forest Lake to an address on Julie Road when he was approached by three men.
The men, one of whom was possibly armed with a knife, threatened the driver before stealing his phone and a sum of cash before fleeing the scene on foot.
The 28-year-old man was not physically injured during the incident.
Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area at the time is urged 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.
Quote this reference number: QP1802352811

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In the last two weeks, offender/s  have been breaking into houses and vehicles in Moorooka area.
Several car registration plates were stolen from parked vehicles and three vehicles including one motorcycle were also stolen in a street and carpark.
Police urge residents in Moorooka to secure their home and vehicles at all time especially before going to bed and leaving the house.
Police are also seeking help from the public to review their CCTV and dash cam footage during the offence dates and time in the area, if you have any clear footage or information that can assist police with their investigation, please contact Policelink and quote the police reference number if known.

Police Reference
Offence
Offence Dates/Time
Address
Suburb
Entry Method
Property Stolen

QP1802257360
Motor vehicle – steal, unlawfully use, possess
December 1 – 2 and 9pm – 11am
Helles Street
Moorooka
Unknown
Black Yamaha Motorcycle

QP1802263658
Vehicles – Stealing from/enter with intent

December 2 – 3
9pm – midnight
Elmes Road
Rocklea
Damaged car windows

QP1802271445
Burglary, with breaking

December 3
6am – 3pm
Gainsborough Street
Moorooka
Rear window
iPad

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Police have charged a man following the alleged assault of a traffic control worker at Chandler on December 12.
A man was controlling traffic at a worksite on Mount Gravatt – Capalaba Road at 11.25pm when he flagged down a car that was allegedly speeding.
Police will allege the occupants of the car then stopped and the driver got out and repeatedly assaulted the controller with a traffic control sign and a lighting baton.
The man’s wallet and phone were allegedly stolen before the men fled the scene in the car.
A 50-year-old man was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment of lacerations and bruising to his face.
A 25-year-old Alexandra Hills man has been charged with two counts each of assault occasioning bodily harm and possession of dangerous drugs and one count of driving a motor vehicle without a licence.
He is due to appear in Cleveland Magistrates

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The 2018 school year has come to an end and students and teachers are beginning their well deserved break.
During this holiday period Police are urging residents to be aware of nearby vacant school buildings.
Vacant schools create opportunities for graffiti, willful damage, break and enter and theft.
Whilst schools have their own security measures in place, police are seeking your assistance to remain vigilant of your local schools and report suspicious activity.
If you notice any unusual behaviour in or around schools, persons loitering, unsecured doors or windows, please contact School Watch or Police.
The School Watch Hotline is 13 17 88 and the service is operated 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
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

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Police are investigating the armed robbery and assault of a traffic control worker at Chandler overnight.
A man was controlling traffic at a worksite on Mount Gravatt – Capalaba Road at 11.25pm when he flagged down a car that was speeding.
The occupants of the car then stopped and the driver got out and repeatedly assaulted the controller with a traffic control sign and a lighting baton.
A second man then drove the car down the road a short distance before also assaulting the man.
The men then stole the man’s wallet and phone before fleeing the scene in the car.
The 50-year-old man was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment of lacerations and bruising to his face.
The men were last seen driving a white 2002 Ford Falcon sedan.
Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling in the area at the time and may have dash cam or witnessed anything to contact them.
 
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Police are investigating two armed robberies overnight in Brisbane South.
At around 12.30am, two men entered a tavern on Sumners Road, one armed with what is believed to be a handgun and threatened staff.
One of the men struck a security guard in the head with the gun, knocking him to the ground while the other took money from the cash register.
Both men left the scene in a white Audi A1.
The security guard was transported to the Ipswich Base Hospital for treatment.
Later, at around 1.40am, two men entered a hotel on Old Cleveland Road, Camp Hill armed with handguns and assaulted two security guards before stealing a sum of cash.
The men then left the scene in a white Audi A1.
The two security guards were treated at the hotel by QAS for minor injuries.
Police would like to speak to two men who may be able to assist with their inquiries into the incidents.
The

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Today, the Minister for Police, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, and Assistant Commissioner of Road Policing Command, Mike Keating launched the 2018 QPS Christmas road safety campaign on the Gold Coast.
This year’s launch saw police joined by emergency services including Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland Ambulance Service and RACQ LifeFlight.
Image courtesy of Queensland Ambulance Service.
Assistant Commissioner Keating said the bringing together of emergency services for today’s launch was symbolic of a response to some of the most traumatic scenes emergency services workers see on our roads.
“In 2018, we have lost 229 lives on Queensland roads and as far as we’re concerned, that is 229 lives too many,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“Alongside this, we have seen far too many traffic crashes requiring hospitalisation on our roads, all of which impact our Queensland communities and our emergency services workers.
“This Christmas, we just want to see everyone make it home safely and

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South Brisbane District Operation Wake Up was launched recently by Acting Chief Superintendent Virginia Nelson to enhance road safety and to reduce the road toll within our community.
The operation not only focuses on high visibility proactive policing on our roads, but also on educating the community on key aspects of safety including the fatal five.
Police from Morningside Station on Wednesday night worked with key road safety stakeholders at a local bar in Bulimba, to drive home the message of ‘If you plan to drink, don’t drive’ through the educational QPS initiative Drink Rite.
Local Queensland MP the Honourable Di Farmer attended the night to support stakeholders in reinforcing road safety, and keeping our community safe.
Those who participated in the event were representatives from the office of federal MP, the honourable Terri Butler, principals and deputies from our local schools, Queensland Ambulance Service, Port of Brisbane management, sporting club management representatives and

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