Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

On Friday August 23, officers from across the South Brisbane, Ipswich and Logan Police Districts had the opportunity to visit and engage with the leaders and patrons at the Brisbane Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) and the Sahara House women’s refuge shelter.

The iconic place of worship started its congregation in 1988 and ever since, the Sikh community has grown in significant numbers.
The purpose of the visit itself was to help break down barriers between the service and the Sikh community as well as to identify and address community concerns relating to family and domestic violence, crime prevention and safety.

Founder and Manager of the Sahara Women’s Shelter, Jatinder Kaur led the discussion on Domestic and Family Violence during the visit to refuge and alongside her son, introduced officers to attendees at the Langar (community kitchen) during the visit to the holy place of worship.
Jatinder Kaur said today we were able to form a

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Officers from the Bayside Patrol Group kicked off the Queensland Road Safety Week campaign with two pop up events on Monday August 26, in Cleveland and North Stradbroke Island.

Queensland Road safety week is a joint QPS and Department of Transport and Main Roads initiative which aims to enhance community education and knowledge on road safety matters including the Fatal Five.

Acting Sergeant Sherry Ho said the pop-up events were a great way to reach out to the community, providing resources and information on road safety.
“These types of events are also a fantastic way for everyone to meet their local police and ask questions in a safe and supportive environment,” Acting Sergeant Ho said.

Superintendent Virginia Nelson said police are asking all road users to make road safety their number one priority, every time they use the roads by any mode or means.

There are many more activities across the Region throughout the week

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This week is Queensland Road Safety Week and together with Department of Transport and Main Roads, StreetSmarts, we’re committed to putting road safety first. In 2018, 245 people were killed on Queensland roads.
You might think that travelling just one or two kilometres over the posted speed limit is ok, but the reality is that this is never ok.

 
In 2018, 50 people died on Queensland roads and 379 were seriously injured, in crashes involving speeding.
To avoid speeding, regularly check your speedometer while driving and drive to the conditions.
Ensure you are not following the car in front too closely and leave a gap of two seconds, increasing this when conditions are poor.
Based on this, why would risk those few extra kilometres per hour?
The facts:

The speed limit in built-up areas in Queensland is 50km/h unless otherwise indicated by signs.
In 2018, one in every five fatalities were as a result of speed.

If you choose

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A 52-year-old male Inspector from Operations Support Command has been stood down from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is subject of an investigation into allegations of drink driving whilst off duty and has been served a notice to appear in the Holland Park Magistrates Court on 17 September 2019, charged with drink driving.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct. This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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This week is Road Safety Week, a time when we look to our own driving behaviour and think about what we can do to make each drive safer, not only for ourselves but for other road users too.
To assist the local community, Moorooka Police Station is hosting a representative from Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to assist with questions and advice for those unable to make it into a TMR office.
This Thursday, between 10am and 11am, feel free to pop into the Moorooka Police Station, say G’Day and ask any questions that you may have.
Event details:
When: Thursday, August 29
Time: 10am to 11am
Where: Moorooka Police Station, 52 Hamilton Road, Moorooka
What better way to have your questions answered than by both a Queensland Police Service officer and a TMR representative.
Staff from TMR will also have various equipment on hand to assist motorists with ensuring their vehicles are safe such as free

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A 32-year-old male Senior Constable from the Brisbane Region has been stood down from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is subject of an investigation in relation to improper sexual conduct toward a member of the public.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct. This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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This week is Queensland Road Safety Week and together with Department of Transport and Main Roads, StreetSmarts, we’re committed to putting road safety first. In 2018, 245 people were killed on Queensland roads.
Did you know that in 2018, 30 people were killed on Queensland roads as a result of not wearing proper restraints (seatbelt), where restraint use was known?

 
A lot of science has gone into the construction and introduction of seatbelts in modern cars.
The seatbelt is one of the most simple safety devices in a vehicle and the outcomes of using it can be life-saving, by stopping you and your passengers from being thrown from the vehicle or through the windscreen in a crash.
The facts:

All people travelling in a vehicle fitted with seatbelts must be appropriately restrained unless exempted.
One in four vehicle occupant fatalities in 2018 were unrestrained, where restraint use was known.

And if you choose not to:

Drivers and passengers

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Queensland Road Safety Week is fast approaching and now in its fifth year, is being celebrated across the state between Monday August 26, and Friday August 30.
To show their support for putting road safety first, Coorparoo Police hosted a Coffee with a Cop event this morning.
This event gave police an opportunity to speak with members of the community about road safety and crime prevention, while also answering any questions.
Thankyou to everyone who joined us at Merlo Coffee Coorparoo to share their stories and help us highlight the importance of road dafety.
Please stay safe on the road and always remember to pay attention.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a driver, pedestrian, bike rider, motorcyclist or heavy-vehicle operator, you can play an important role in road safety.
Thankyou to our Transport Minister; The Honourable Mark Bailey MP, Joe Kelly MP and Inspector Tony Ridge for attending!

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Detectives from Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating several wilful damage complaints which occurred in the Weinman Creek Marina car park at Redland Bay.
During the weekend of the 17 and 21 August 2019, several vehicles parked at the Marina car park had windows smashed or tyres slashed, causing extensive damage.
Detectives are seeking public assistance to help identify the people involved in the wilful damage of the vehicles.
Investigators also wish to hear from any member of the public who may have dash cam footage or any witnesses who may be able to help identify the people involved with the damaging the vehicles to contact Redland Bay Police on 38294111.

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

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Two boys and a man have been charged over an alleged car theft, attempted break in and unlawful use of a motor vehicle at Bald Hills last night.
A 16-year-old Durong boy has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of suspected stolen property.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with enter dwelling with intent, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of suspected stolen property.
A 20-year-old man has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and enter dwelling with intent.
A 16-year-old boy is assisting police with their inquiries.
He was expected to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today.
The blue coloured 2016 model Porsche Macan involved in the alleged offence was stolen from a New Farm residence on August 18.
A white BMW stolen an Empress Terrace address in Bardon on August 19 is also believed to be linked. It was found abandoned

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