South Brisbane District Police under the Operation Wake Up campaign would to invite the local community to a morning Coffee with a Cop at Mount Gravatt McDonalds.
Police are looking forward to chatting with the community on all things road safety as the Easter holidays commence.
Superintendent Virginia Nelson said this event is about having conversations with our community about being safe on our roads.
“As many families head off on their well deserved Easter holidays, police would like everyone to be thinking about road safety,” Superintendent Nelson said.
“Road crashes claim far too many lives and we, the police, are committed to doing what we can to keep our community as safe as possible on the roads this Easter.
“Weather you are driving a car, travelling on a motorcycle or bicycle or even walking, we all have a role to play in keeping safe on the roads.”
A reminder that Operation Wake Up kicks off on April 5 and will
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Emergency services unite for Easter road safety campaign
Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Aspley MP Bart Mellish joined Commissioner Ian Stewart and other emergency services today to mark the start of the Queensland Police Service’s Easter Road Safety campaign.
From today until April 26, the QPS will coordinate a state-wide traffic policing operation designed to reduce the number of serious injuries, fatal traffic crashes and road related crime.
This operation coincides with the Easter school holidays and a period in which there is an increase in vehicles using Queensland roads.
The Easter Road Safety Campaign will include strategies such as a highly visible police presence on highways and roads, targeted operations at locations where an increase in road users is likely and static and mobile roadside driver testing regarding alcohol and/or drugs with a focus on locations more likely to be carrying high volumes of road users.
Commissioner Ian Stewart said research had shown
Come along and meet us at our next Coffee with a Cop event, Runcorn Plaza
Seymour and Constable Clancy!
Officers from the South Brisbane Crime Prevention Unit invite you to join us as we host our next Coffee with a Cop event at Runcorn Plaza on Sunday April 7.
This Coffee with a Cop will be a little bit different to usual as we enjoy a bubble tea or two!
This event is your opportunity to meet local police and discuss any burning you questions you might have. You can also discuss local issues and receive crime prevention advice and tips from the QPS.
This Sunday, officers will be speaking about:
Home security;
Personal safety;
Road safety – including the South Brisbane District’s Operation Wake Up; and
Bicycle safety – you can even register your bicycle serial number with police.
Police will also be joined by special visitors Constable Clancy the Koala and Seymour the Neighbourhood Watch owl – both will be helping police hand out merchandise and provide some sweet Easter treats for
Student of the Month at the Murri School
South Brisbane District police were on hand to Student of the Month Award certificates to just some of the wonderful students from the Murri School in Acacia Ridge last week.
Acting Senior Sergeant Jim Bellos with students
We recognised the amazing work being done by our students and we commend the work of the all the wonderful staff at the Murri School in supporting the next generation of leaders in our community.
Congratulations to all the students receiving awards:
Prep – David Page-Williams
Year 1 – Shontae Monsell
Year 2 – Carnell Williams
Year 3 – Tia Booth
Year 4 – Kate Ford
Year 5 – Liai Leiatava
Year 6 – Mia Jones-Bohan
Year 7 – Jeddaria Cobbo
Year 8 – Ronald McCoy
Year 9 – Hailey Ford
Year 10 – Mark Novak
Seniors – Catherine McCathy
Multi – Kyle Meehan
Congratulations to all the students
Well done students!
Wake Up with a Coffee with a Cop at Kangaroo Point
Operation Wake Up, the South Brisbane District Police Road Safety campaign officially relaunches on Friday, April 5 and we want to invite YOU to attend!
Come and join us for a free coffee at:
Where: Bar Spritz café, Kangaroo Point
When: Friday 5th April – 9am-11am
A range of free resources, activities for the kids, interaction with police and various police vehicles for the community to view and take selfies.
Come down and register your bicycle’s serial number with us. It’s the best way that you can be reunited with your bike should it ever become lost or stolen.
Operation ‘Wake up’ is aimed at reducing road trauma especially fatal and serious traffic crashes within South Brisbane District.
The operation is spearheaded by Superintendent Virginia Nelson, said the aim of the operation is ‘to heighten community awareness of the fatal five contributing factors towards traffic crashes and the related harm and impact on the community.
“Operation Wake Up intends to create a
Serious traffic crash, Mount Gravatt East
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred at Mount Gravatt East yesterday morning.
At 9.50am, a car struck a woman in her 80s in the carpark of a shopping centre on Creek Road.
She was taken to hospital for treatment and remains in a critical condition at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for witnesses to assist with their investigation into the incident.
Anyone with CCTV footage from businesses that cover the carpark near the north-western carpark are asked to contact them.
Police are also appealing for anyone who was driving or walking in the carpark at the time or at the traffic lights at the entrance to the carpark on April 3, and who has dashcam vision to please contact them.
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
Update 2: Hit and Run, Tarragindi
A 53-year-old man has died after being involved in a suspected hit and run incident in Tarragindi earlier this year.
Around 4am on February 18, the man was jogging along Strathfield Street when it is believed he was struck by a vehicle.
He sustained critical head injuries and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital where he was pronounced deceased on Sunday, March 31.
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: QP1900342046
Empowering women through education in Brisbane’s South
Police Liaison Officers from the South Brisbane District have recently helped to facilitate a series of Community Empowerment Information Sessions for women from the African community around Inala and Acacia Ridge at the Acacia Ridge Community District Centre.
Local South Brisbane District officers with community members
Over the 10 week course, officers Mary Kenyi and Nasra Aden engaged with the attendees to address important issues and connect vulnerable women to support services and local agencies in our community.
Senior Police Liaison Officer Kenyi said the aim of the program was to raise awareness of stigmatised issues and empower women with the right information to make informed decisions.
“Attendance each week has been growing and we look forward to facilitating similar sessions in the near future,” Senior PLO Kenyi said.
Week in, week out guest speakers from several organisations were invited to present to attendees who were all very receptive to the information presented.
Supporting agencies included:
Centrelink
Islamic
Home security information on offer at Fairfield
On Friday, March 29, local residents attending Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre had the opportunity to discuss home and vehicle security at a pop-up stand within the shopping area.
Police from Annerley, South Brisbane District Crime Prevention, and Volunteers in Policing spoke to residents about their home security and provided them with a security checklist to take home and review their security.
The checklist is designed to enable residents to identify any potential risks and to ensure security measures are properly maintained and in good working order.
Police also reminded residents to keep their vehicles locked and secured, and to remove all valuables and personal documents from within the vehicle when unattended.
By reviewing security around the home on a regular basis faults can be identified and repaired reducing the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs
New laws for non-consensual image sharing
State Parliament recently passed legislation relating to the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, commonly known as ‘revenge porn laws.’
The laws introduce offences under the Queensland Criminal Code of distributing intimate images without the other person’s consent in a way that would cause the other person distress.
The new laws also include offences of threatening to distribute intimate images with persons found guilty of these offences facing prison sentences of up to three years.
Court’s also now have the power to order those responsible to take all reasonable action to remove the images of the internet.
Police from South Brisbane District will be out doing their best to educate young people on the dangers and risks of putting themselves in situations where intimate images can be shared.
Adopt-a-Cops will also be spreading the message in high schools to prevent students facing life changing incidents.
Investigations regarding these laws also form part of a dynamic response to