On Thursday, May 24 the Queensland Police Service (QPS) held the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards in Brisbane.
Rosemary, who is a Volunteer in Policing (ViP) won the Community Service Award.
This award acknowledges community members proactive service to enhance the safety of individuals or groups affected by domestic and family violence.
Rosemary has worked in the South Brisbane District Domestic and Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit (SBD DFV&VPU) since the units inception 3 years ago.
Rosemary dedicates her time 2 days a week and through her tireless efforts, successfully engages an average of 60 couples per month who are experiencing domestic and family violence.
Rosemary offers initial phone support and refers victims to vulnerable persons support services.
Rosemary is a valuable team member with SBD DFV&VPU and it is extremely fitting that she is the recipient of this award.
Congratulations Rosemary.
Rosemary receiving the Community Service Award alongside Commissioner Stewart and Corrine McMillan MP
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Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Personal and home security information from police, Sunnybank and Runcorn
Police continue to increased patrols in the community, but we are also urging residents to be proactive and vigilant to help reduce the chances of being targeted.
It is important to continuously review your home security and ensure all doors and windows can be key locked.
On Saturday, June 2 between 10am to 1pm, police are will be discussing personal and home security information within the community.
Police will be at the below locations. Come and join us.
10am – 1pm Sunnypark Carpark, Mains Rd Sunnybank (Opposite Sunnybank Plaza)
10am – 1pm Runcorn Plaza Carpark, Corner of Daw Rd and Warrigal Road, Runcorn
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.
Crime alert, Eight Mile Plains
At present offenders are committing what police call “sneak” breaks in this area.
This means offenders are entering homes through unlocked doors and windows or removing fly screen to gain access.
Once inside offenders are stealing easy to conceal items such as cash, wallets, handbags, small electronics and jewellery.
Please be aware it is not uncommon for offenders to steal your car keys and your car.
To stay safe and protect yourself, your family and your property please do the following before you go to sleep or leaving your house.
Key lock all doors and security screens – including those on the balcony.
Key lock or secure all windows especially those without security screens.
Hide your valuables in less obvious places.
Ensure items such as ladders and gardening tools are secured and not lying around your yard. Offenders will often use these to assist them in breaking into your house.
It is important to secure your home in a
Dogs on Patrol
On Sunday, May 27, Morningside Neighbourhood Watch 7 hosted the Dogs on Patrol event at the Bill Cash Memorial Park, Cannon Hill.
Morningside NHW 7 teamed up with Morningside NHW 1, Camp Hill NHW 6 and 7 and Annerley NHW 5.
Pooches were treated to a variety of stalls of canine wares, food vans, coffee and live music.
They were entertained by the local dance troops and able to watch their mates partake in obstacle courses.
Many new friends were made and thankfully all humans behaved themselves while the pooches enjoyed their day.
Police provided home security, fraud and neighbourhood watch information to the owners and also took the time to make some new four legged friends.
Armed robbery, Spring Hill
Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Spring Hill service station overnight.
Around 1.30am a man has entered the Barry Parade business and threatened the male staff member with a knife.
The man fled the store with a sum of cash and cigarettes.
The man is described as 175cm tall, brown skin and was last seen walking east on School Street.
The staff member was not physically injured during the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam vision or 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 per day.
Armed robbery, Runcorn
Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Runcorn convenience store tonight.
Around 7.45pm a man has entered the Condamine Street store and threatened the male staff member with a knife.
The man fled the store with a sum of cash and cigarettes.
The man is described as 183cm tall, Caucasian in appearance and was last seen running west on Crompton Road.
The staff member was not physically injured during the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam vision or 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 per day.
Have you seen this vehicle? Police investigating stolen trailer, Victoria Point
Police have released images of vehicle which may be involved in the alleged theft of a trailer from Victoria Point on April 15.
Around 6.50am two men attended an address on Double Jump Road in a ute and attached a green dual axel trailer containing a mower and large quantity of tools before leaving.
The ute was last seen travelling southbound on Mount Cotton Road past Sanctuary Drive.
The vehicle (pictured) is described as a white Nissan Patrol 4.2 Diesel with a unique front grill, larger than standard bonnet scoop, very high tray, fishing rod holder attached to bullbar and mud tyres.
Anyone who may have seen the ute or know its whereabouts 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
Have you seen this vehicle? Police investigating stolen trailer, Victoria Point
Police have released images of vehicle which may be involved in the alleged theft of a trailer from Victoria Point on April 15.
Around 6.50am two men attended an address on Double Jump Road in a ute and attached a green dual axel trailer containing a mower and large quantity of tools before leaving.
The ute was last seen travelling southbound on Mount Cotton Road past Sanctuary Drive.
The vehicle (pictured) is described as a white Nissan Patrol 4.2 Diesel with a unique front grill, larger than standard bonnet scoop, very high tray, fishing rod holder attached to bullbar and mud tyres.
Anyone who may have seen the ute or know its whereabouts 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
New arrivals pay visit to Dutton Park Police Station
Officers from the South Brisbane Police District had the chance to meet a number of refugees earlier this week at the Dutton Park Police Station as part of the Lifeskills program coordinated by the Multicultural Development Association Ltd (MDA).
Local officers used this chance to engage with our new neighbours and happily took the opportunity to answer any questions asked of them.
Acting Inspector Shane Bourke said the recent visit to the police station by a group of new residences of Australia, was very well received.
“The visit provided the station and the PLOs the opportunity to put a friendly face to policing in Queensland and allowed us to explain how to engage with police through various methods including Policelink, triple zero service, police stations and police officers on the streets,” Acting Inspector Bourke said.
“The meeting was very relaxed and allowed us to chat about the range of skills immigrants bring to Australia
Queensland Police Service Look to the Stars
Commissioner Ian Stewart officially launched an artwork for the Queensland Police Service called Look to the Stars at Police HQ today.
On the eve of National Reconciliation Week the artwork was produced by Indigenous artist Jenna Lee from Gilimbaa who worked with a specialist reference group from the QPS to inform the artwork.
Commissioner Stewart said the artwork would be used in a myriad of ways to communicate and engage with the community.
“The artwork will adorn polo shirts worn by officers, a vehicle which is destined for Aurukun and even the ceiling of the entrance to police headquarters,” Commissioner Stewart said.
The entrance to Police HQ which features the central constellation and nine stars which represent Robert Peel’s principles.
“I personally thank everyone who played a part in the creation of the artwork and I would like to especially pay thanks to the artist, Jenna Lee, who is an inspirational Indigenous woman who undertook