Police from Brisbane Region are in the process of establishing an LGBTI+ Community Consultative Group to build relationships, increase understanding and ensure effective communications between the Queensland Police Service and organisations influential in LGBTI+ communities.
Prior to our first meeting, we would like to find out what the community thinks are the main issues LGBTI people are currently facing and how we can work together to build relationships and make the community a safer place for all.
The survey will be open until December 20 and our first meeting will be set down at the beginning of the new year.
The Community Consultative Group is currently for the Brisbane Region only, but many of the organisations attending will also service the entire state.
Click here to access the survey.
For further information please contact LGBTIProgram.NorthBrisbane@police.qld.gov.au
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Update: Indecent assault, South Brisbane
Detectives have images of a group of men who may be able to assist police with their enquiries into the indecent assault of a woman in South Brisbane on October 6.
Investigations indicate at around 5:30pm a woman was approached by a group of men as she stood on a bus platform.
As the men walked past the girl one of the men inappropriately touched the 18-year-old woman.
When she challenged the man he pushed her to ground, before walking away.
The man was last seen walking towards the Brisbane CBD, across the Victoria Bridge.
The woman did not require medical treatment as a result of the incident.
Investigators released images to the public on November 8 and have released further images in an effort to identify the man.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance with a large tattoo on his left calf and was last seen wearing aqua shorts, an aqua shirt with white stripes,
Dressed to impress: Police donate their uniforms
It’s amazing what can be achieved when people come together to help one another.
As officers of the Queensland Police Service, we serve with honour and for one particular initiative, have literally given the shirts off our backs to help those in need.
The initiative – Uniform 4 Kids which kicked off earlier this year, allowed our officers from all 22 stations in the South Brisbane District to donate their unwanted uniforms to be transformed by extremely talented individuals into unique items for young disadvantaged children.
Officers with the transformed uniforms
What was once a reflector vest, is now a practical tote bag… What was once a formal shirt is now a fancy smock.. what was once a pair of operational pants is now an trendy set of shorts to beat this summers heat.
The aims of this program include:
Improving self-esteem and giving children in need a real sense of pride.
Reducing bullying.
Bridging the communication gap
Suspicious unit fire, Highgate Hill
Police are investigating a suspicious unit fire that occurred at Highgate Hill this afternoon.
At about 12.10pm, police attended a unit complex at Rosecliffe Street in relation to a fire at that location which also destroyed four vehicles parked at the complex.
No one was injured during the blaze.
Initial investigations into the fire have investigators treating the incident as suspicious.
Investigations are continuing.
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: QP1802178097
Arson investigation, Kallangur
Detectives investigating a suspicious fire at a Kallangur business that caused extensive damage in the early hours of Sunday morning are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
Around 3.40am, officers attended a pet store on Russell Street after a report of a fire.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the premises was accessed and the fire was intentionally lit.
As part of their inquiries detectives are appealing for anyone who was driving in the vicinity of Russell Street and Dohles Rock Road between midnight and 3.40am that has any dashcam footage to contact them.
Investigations continue.
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: QP1802153468
ATO scam alert for Centenary
An Australian Tax Office (ATO) phishing scam is once again making its rounds in the Centenary Policing division.
Recently a local grocery manager saved a 65-year-old woman from being scammed.
The woman was contacted by a man stating that he was from the ATO. He told her that she had a significant debt that, if left unpaid, would land her in jail. In order to pay off this debt she had to purchase $3000 in iTunes cards.
Two days previously a 35-year-old man attended Calamvale station with a similar story, the threat of going to jail encouraged this man to give the scammer his name, address and banking details.
The ATO website has details of many scams which use the ATO identifiers.
The number one rule to avoid scams is – if someone rings you and you do not know definitively who they are do not provide any personal information.
Verify the identity of the contact by calling
Would you like fries with that? McHappy Day 2018
On Saturday, November 17 McHappy Day took place across hundreds of local McDonalds restaurants across our great State.
Here in South Brisbane, Queensland Police Officers from across the District jumped at the chance to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).
Police Officers, New Recruits, Police Liaison Officers and Volunteers in Police had the chance to showcase their skills in flipping burgers, frying nuggets and whipping up freshly brewed coffee to hundreds of patrons throughout the day.
South Brisbane officers celebrating McHappy Day!
This year marks one of the biggest years yet for McHappy Day as they celebrate their 26th Anniversary and aim to raise a record $4 million for RMHC.
“It was great to see our Officers going above the call of duty and interacting with the customers and children with decorum, respect and integrity for this wonderful cause,” South Brisbane District’s Cross Cultural Liaison Officer Sergeant Jim Bellos said.
Some of the other fun family-orientated activities
Appeal for witness and vision- Marsden disturbance
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident at a church in Marsden last week.
Initial inquiries indicate around 7.30pm on November 14 a number of people attended the McCarthy Road church with one of them entering a function room and disrupting a meeting.
The man yelled abuse before throwing meat and eggs onto the floor and running from the premises.
No one was physically injured during the incident and police investigations are ongoing.
Police are aware that a number of video recordings were taken at the time of the incident, and are appealing for anyone who may have vision to come forward.
Witnesses to the incident and anyone with further information are also being asked to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers (details below).
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
Serious traffic crash, Bald Hills
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred in Bald Hills this morning.
Initial information suggests that a motorcycle was travelling southbound on Gympie Arterial Road at 6.30 this morning when it collided with a car and then a guard rail.
A 37-year-old man riding the motorcycle was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious head injuries.
The 41-year-old woman driving the car did not receive any physical injuries as a result of the crash.
Police are appealing to anyone that might have been in the area and witnessed the crash or has a dash cam to contact them.
The Forensic Crash Unit are continuing to investigate.
Don’t make it easy for thieves!
As we head into the warmer months, and towards Christmas, residents are urged to be mindful of keeping their homes secure.
In recent weeks, homes in the South of Brisbane have been burgled by thieves who have been able to enter through open and/or unlocked windows and doors and balconies.
Expensive jewellery, handbags, cash, car keys and vehicles have all been taken in these offences.
Don’t make it easy for thieves! Keep your doors and windows locked when you are not home, and even if you are home and in another part of the house, it’s a good habit to get into.
Don’t leave tools, ladders and other items lying around outside the home for the thief to use to gain entry to your home. Don’t leave your keys under a brick or a pot plant, thieves know where to look!
Even if you live in an apartment block, you cannot necessarily escape the industrious