The South Brisbane District welcomes three new police liaison officers (PLOs) as part of its diverse team servicing the area.
Nasra Aden, Ricky Lashand and Yen Nguyen will be working together to represent their respective Somali, Indian and Vietnamese communities in already one of the most multicultural regions in Queensland.
The new recruits will be responsible for: developing trust and understanding between members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the community; liaising with community leaders, businesses and the public; and assisting the QPS to provide timely advice on customs, traditions and protocols.
PLOs Ricky Lashand, Nasra Aden and Yen Nguyen with Cross Cultural Liaison Officer, Sergeant Jim Bellos. Photo credit: Andrew Dawson, Quest Newspaper
Check out the bios below to get to know the recruits.
Nasra Aden
Nasra was born in Somalia in 1988 and came to Australia as a direct result of Australian Defence Force’s involvement in Operation Restore Hope. Nasra has lived in
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