On Friday, September 20, detectives from the Child Abuse and Sexual Crime Group will host a presentation to discuss the ever growing exposure of children to the risk of exploitation online.
The presentation will feature case studies highlighting the dangers the internet poses for children along with information and strategies to empower parents and children to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
The Child Abuse and Sexual Crime Group Taskforce Argos, was established in 1997 as a multi-disciplinary taskforce to investigate organised and serial paedophilia.
Since then, Argos has evolved into a specialist unit of the Queensland Police Service which is dedicated to the prevention, disruption and investigation of computer facilitated crimes against children.
Event details:
Where: Brisbane Girls Grammar School Gehrmann Theatre, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane
When: Friday, September 20
Time: 6.45pm for 7pm start
Cost: $25 adult, $20 adult student/ adult concession, $10 child (under 18 years) or $50 family (two adults and any number of
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Is your child’s car seat fitted correctly? Let the experts check
As part of Queensland Road Safety Week initiatives, South Brisbane Police in partnership with Westfield Garden City, Department of Transport and Main Roads and Kidsafe are providing the opportunity to have a free inspection/fitting of your child restraint by Kidsafe staff on Wednesday August 28.
Wearing a properly adjusted restraint reduces the risk of fatal or serious injury by half.
In 2018, 30 people were killed and 187 were seriously injured on Queensland roads as a result of not wearing a seatbelt or an appropriate restraint, where restraint use was known.
Ensuring children are properly restrained in the car is one of the most important things you can do for their safety and well-being.
Buckling-up is one part of the equation, but knowing which type of child restraint is appropriate and how to use it properly, is equally important.
You are invited to have your child restraint checked and have any issues fixed for you
Police bikes really kicking goals
On Saturday, Police from the South Brisbane District braved another perfect winters day, to meet and greet with footy fans at the Gabba.
Police on bicycles were there as a part of a road safety initiative, promoting safety and good will between bike riders, and other road users.
Senior Sergeant Wayne Richter, from Wynnum Police Station said it was important motor vehicle drivers share the road with bike riders, and act with courtesy and patience.
“It’s equally import that bike riders obey the road rules, ride safely, and be visible to other drivers,” Senior Sergeant Richter said.
“Bike riders are some of our most vulnerable road users, and should exercise safe riding at all times.”
Drivers are reminded that they must give one metre distance when passing bike riders in a 60klm/h zone or less, and 1.5 metres when the speed limit is higher.
Come and meet your local bike squad officers at The Garage Espresso,
Update: Serious assault, Ellen Grove
Police are seeking public assistance with the investigation of a serious assault at Ellen Grove.
Just before 8pm on August 13, a 35-year-old man received injuries to his chest and a 40-year-old man received injuries to his arm and hand as a result of the assault.
Investigators are appealing for dashcam footage from anyone who may have been travelling along Waterford Road between 7.45pm and 8.15pm on August 13 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: QP1901566463
Invitation to community day at Seven Hills school
All residents of South Brisbane are invited to attend a community and police partnership event at Seven Hills State School on September 7, between 12pm – 3pm.
Morningside Police will be joined by officers from the Road Policing Unit, Mounted Unit, Water Police, Dive Squad will be there, along with officers from Southbank Station rolling around in their All-Terrain Vehicle.
We have a jumping castle for the kids, free face paining and live music all in celebration of our local Morningside 1 Camp 7 Neighbourhood Watch reaching the 30-year mark.
There will be free birthday cake for everyone!
We also have a sausage sizzle running over the day so come along and bring the kids for a fun day out!
Seven Hills State School is located at 152 D’Arcy Road, Seven Hills.
Join us for Drink Rite in Carina
Every day, road crashes devastate the lives of Queenslanders and take an enormous toll on families and communities.
Now in its fifth year, Queensland Road Safety Week 2019 is being celebrated with events and activities across the state, from August 26 to August 30.
During Queensland Road Safety Week, all Queensland road users are encouraged to put road safety first.
Drink driving or driving whilst impaired directly causes losses of life and serious injury. During 2018 in Queensland:
119 people (48.6 per cent) died and 1289 people (19.1 per cent) were seriously injured in crashes involving drink or drug driving;
43 people (17.6 per cent) died and 618 people (9.15 per cent) were seriously injured in crashes involving drink driving; and
One in every six fatalities were as a result of drink driving.
If you plan to drink alcohol – don’t drive!
For further information regarding alcohol consumption and the affects it has on you, please join Police
Wilful exposure, Carina
Police are searching for a man who has been approaching women in the Carina area and exposing himself.
There have been ten reported incidents since September 12 2018, and police are concerned at the escalating nature of the man’s behaviour, as six of the incidents have occurred since June.
During one incident a woman was also with her three children and during another, a woman was touched inappropriately.
All of the incidents occurred in the Carina area, with sightings of the man near Nyrang Street, Adelaide Street, Mayfield Road, Wattle Avenue, Waratah Avenue, Booligal Street, Willard Street, Hecklemann Street, Murchison Street and Maranoa Street.
Most of the incidents also occurred in the late afternoon, between 5.30 and 6.30pm, and predominately on a Wednesday or Friday.
The man has been commonly described by the woman involved as being between 20 and 30-years-old, Caucasian, around 174 centimetres tall with short, dark hair.
He always seems to be wearing
Updated wounding charges, Acacia Ridge
Police have charged two men following investigations into an incident where a man was allegedly stabbed on Foote Street earlier this morning.
It will be alleged at 4.30am two men stabbed a 31- year-old Holland Park man in his thigh and hands after they entered a taxi demanding money.
Police located two men a short time later on Finlayson Street.
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 22-year-old Acacia Ridge man and a 20-year-old Koongal man have been charged with one count each of unlawful wounding, attempted robbery with violence and unlawful entry of a vehicle at night and commit violence.
Both will appear at Richlands Magistrates court tomorrow morning.
Armed robbery, Highgate Hill
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a delivery driver in Highgate Hill last night.
At 11pm the man had delivered an order to an address on Dornoch Terrace.
When he returned to his motorcycle, a man approached him from behind, threatened him with a knife and demanded his keys.
The delivery driver complied and the man then fled on the motorcycle towards Gladstone Road.
He is described as Asian in appearance, 180 cm tall and wearing a cream coloured dress robe.
No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with further information 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.
Armed robbery, Stones Corner
Investigations are continuing into the armed robbery of a store at Stones Corner this afternoon.
Around 2.30pm a man armed with a knife entered the Old Cleveland Road business and threatened an employee.
He demanded cash and the staff member complied.
The man left the store with a sum of money stolen from the cash register.
No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with further information 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: QP1901539614