Saturday October 6 is the annual ‘Cops and Robbers’ parkrun, which will be held at Mansfield Parkrun, Tillack Park, Blackberry Street, Mansfield from 6.30am.
The 5km run along the Bulimba Creek pathway starts at 7am.
Parkrun is a free event held every Saturday for people of all fitness levels and abilities.
The run is an opportunity for us to connect with the community and to highlight police health, both physical and mental.
Members of the public dress up in their best ‘robbers’ outfit while police will be running in a variety of uniforms – with some running in their full kit!
It’s a great morning where the community can ask questions and speak to police about issues.
This year there will be members from recruiting to answer all your questions about becoming a police officer.
Members from our Public Safety Response Team will be there, so you can try on some of their riot gear and grab
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Goodstart Early Learning visited by Carina Police
Yesterday the officers from the Carina Police Station were lucky enough to be invited to ‘Show and Tell’ at the Goodstart Early Learning centre at Carina.
Sergeant Shayne Rolph and Constable Andrew Kitas attended and spoke to the kids regarding a whole range of topics.
Sergeant Rolph and Constable Kitas spoke with the kids about personal safety, stranger danger and many other topics raised by the kids.
Undoubtedly the most popular police presence of the day, though, was the large shiny Police vehicle.
The kids were thoroughly entertained by their local Police and their big van.
The officers from the Carina Police Station are very happy to receive these types of invitations from the community and try to attend as many as possible.
Thank you Goodstart Early Learning! We had a great day.
Sgt Shayne Rolph and Constable Andrew Kitas answering a barrage of questions.
Off-duty officer comes to aid of a couple during alleged violence assault at Amity Point
An off-duty police officer, hearing a violent disturbance, interrupted a man allegedly armed with a machete trying to break into an Amity Point residence yesterday.
Around 7.40pm a man and woman, both aged 59, were inside a Kawana Street home when they heard noises coming from their garage, which turned out to be a male neighbour allegedly armed with a machete.
As they were contacting police the man allegedly smashed glass louvers at the front of the house before hacking and eventually breaking a wooden entry door.
The pair fled to the bathroom, locking the door and barricading themselves inside.
The man, now inside the residence, allegedly began hacking at the bathroom door with the machete. At one point the blade went through a gap in the door striking the 59-year-old man in the head causing a laceration to his face.
An off-duty police officer who was in the nearby area heard the commotion and
Living safely in your apartment
When it comes to security, high-rise buildings and apartments are just as vulnerable as other residential homes.
No matter how many security measures have been put in place, poor security habits by residents can put the whole building at risk.
Good habits such as care, vigilance and common sense cost nothing and are highly effective in helping reduce crime.
Some strategies to help prevent crime and keep everyone safe in multi-residential dwellings are:
Know your building manager – have the manager’s number in your phone in case you need to contact them in an emergency;
Know your neighbour – a good neighbour can contact Police to provide information about suspicious activity;
If you are accessing the building – either on foot or in your vehicle – do not let a stranger enter in behind you. If they are a legitimate resident, they will have their own access fob/key;
If a stranger requests entry through the intercom system,
Update – Armed robbery with device, Fortitude Valley
Detectives have charged a 50-year-old Fortitude Valley man following an alleged incident at a service station earlier this morning.
Around 1.20am, the man walked onto the grounds of the Barry Parade business and placed a suspicious looking device next to a petrol pump.
He then walked inside and threatened the attendant to give him money from the cash register.
The 50-year-old man has been charged with one count each of armed robbery and bomb hoax.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court later this morning.
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: QP1801782293
Personal safety highlighted in South Brisbane
Police and Police Liaison Officers (PLO’s) from the Upper Mt Gravatt Crime Prevention Unit, took to the streets of South Brisbane last Friday in order to provide personal security information to members of the public enjoying their night in the area.
Police and PLO’s explained to people passing by, that being aware of their surroundings is one of the important factors to keeping safe whilst out and about.
Flyers on how to log on to myPolice Queensland were also well received during the community engagement.
Security tips to prevent sneak offences, Annerley
Opportunistic offenders are committing ‘sneak offences’ in an around the Annerley and Highgate Hill areas.
Even when you are home, it’s important to consider security.
Offenders in these locations are sneaking through open and unlocked doors to steal handbags, wallets, keys and other personal items whilst residents are busy and distracted elsewhere in the house.
Consider the following precautions to help prevent crime in your area:
Lock doors, garages and windows
Lock internal door between house and garage
Install security screens and alarms
Don’t leave your valuables or keys in plain sight
Get to know your neighbours
Report any suspicious behaviour to police
If someone is trying to break into your home, or you hear a home being broken into please contact police immediately
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
New cameras to make Queensland roads safer
New combined red light speed cameras will be installed at high risk intersections statewide from today.
Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said the sites were carefully selected by the Queensland Police Service and Transport and Main Roads based on the number and severity of speed and red-light-related road crashes at these locations.
“The Queensland Government is committed to road safety and the reduction of road trauma on our communities,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“By working together, we will continue to create safer roads for Queenslanders.”
Assistant Commissioner Keating said the combined red light speed camera technology would detect motorists who disobey the red traffic light, as well as motorists who speed through the intersection. This means cameras will not only detect a motorist speeding through red lights but also green and amber lights.
“All motorists have a responsibility to drive safely to ensure all Queenslanders get to their destinations safely,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“These cameras will
Sexual assault charges, Brisbane
Detectives investigating the alleged sexual assault of two women in separate incidents this month have charged a man claiming to be a ride-sharing service driver.
As a result of a joint investigation detectives from the Carseldine Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at an address in Carindale yesterday where a 41-year-old man was arrested.
It will be alleged the man sexually assaulted a 23-year-old woman on Saturday, September 8 and a 25-year-old woman on Sunday, September 16.
It will be further alleged the man collected the women from the Fortitude Valley area, whilst posing as a driver for a ride sharing app, and sexually assaulted them whilst transporting them home.
The 41-year-old man has been charged with four counts of sexual assault and one count of deprivation of liberty.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
Investigations at this stage do not reveal any link between the man and
New bicycle patrols, Carina Division
The Carina Police Station has re-commenced push bike patrols in the local Police Division with Senior Constable Jake Ostini and Constable Matt Rogers deploying for operational duties today.
A recent spike in calls for service along bike paths and local park lands has led to the re-invigoration of the Carina Police Station Bike Squad.
Officers at Carina have undergone a specific skills training course for these deployments.
They are equipped with all of the same operational accoutrements as the officers in our patrol vehicles, but with one major difference – pedal power not horse power.
Bicycle patrols will be a permanent feature in the Carina Division with plans to expand our current crop of bicycles from 2 – 5 in the coming months.
As well as operational taskings and general patrols, our bike cops will be deployed at local schools, shopping centres and parks to increase our community engagement levels.