Community News
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NAIDOC Week profile: First Nations Employment Officer Adrian Coolwell
As NAIDOC Week kicks off for 2023, one of our First Nations members reflects on his career with the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Adrian Coolwell, First Nations Employment Officer with the… Read Post
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Queensland Police Service opens doors to showcase the diverse careers on offer
On July 15, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) will open its doors to the Bob Atkinson Operational Capability Centre in Wacol, Brisbane and Townsville Police Academy to showcase the many paths… Read Post
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New recruits and police dogs begin their career
The next generation of QPS officers embarked on their challenging and rewarding policing careers, as well as four new police dogs today. Police Minister Mark Ryan joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll… Read Post
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Seven officers awarded Australian Police Medal for exemplary service
Minister for Police Mark Ryan and Commissioner Katarina Carroll today congratulated seven officers from the QPS who will receive the Australian Police Medal. Announced twice a year, on Australia Day… Read Post
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Police launch youth crime documentary to take community ‘behind the scenes’ of the issue
A new documentary revealing how police are partnering with experts to divert youth away from a life of crime has been released in Queensland. Policing Youth Offenders provides a real… Read Post
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Pioneer leading fight against online child exploitation retires
Most people who join the Queensland Police Service (QPS) do so out of a desire to ‘help people’ or ‘make a difference’. They all achieve this in some way simply… Read Post
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World Bee Day: Townsville officers pollinate interest in sweetest of hobbies
When a mass of wriggling furry black and yellow creatures landed in Sergeant Brett Gatehouse’s back yard two years ago, he considered taking drastic action – with a stick, a… Read Post
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Queensland Police Service inducts 91 new police officers
Today, Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Assistant Commissioner Mark Kelly welcomed 91 new officers into the Queensland Police Service (QPS). The new officers include 72 recruits and 19 graduates of the PACE program. Commissioner… Read Post
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Crime & Alerts
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Located: Missing man, Greenvale
The man has been located safe and well. Police wish to thank the public and the media for their assistance. Earlier: Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a… Read Post
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Missing man, Crestmead (Logan)
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 73-year-old man missing from Crestmead at Logan since Sunday, July 9. Lotolega Nani was last seen leaving a Felix Court property in a… Read Post
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Fatal traffic crash, Numinbah Valley
A motorbike rider has died following a single-vehicle crash at Numinbah Valley on the Gold Coast this morning, July 10. Initial investigations indicate just after 10am, a motorbike was travelling along… Read Post
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QPS officers put through their paces as part of Dive Unit selection course
Some of the Queensland Police Service’s most elite officers are gearing up to dive into a new role after undergoing a rigorous training and selection process to make up… Read Post
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Assaults, Cairns
Police have charged two teenage girls following an alleged assault and robbery while travelling on a bus in Redlynch last night, July 9. It will be alleged shortly after 5pm, the… Read Post
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Update: Armed robberies arrest, Gladstone
Police have charged a 17-year-old boy in relation to a string of alleged stealing offences, including two armed robberies in Gladstone on June 28 and July 4. On June 28, a driver was… Read Post
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Fatal pedestrian incident, North Ipswich
A 79-year-old man has died following a fatal pedestrian incident that occurred in North Ipswich this afternoon, July 9. Initial investigations indicate shortly after 2.30pm, a pedestrian was crossing the road… Read Post
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Missing man, Gold Coast
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 33-year-old man reported missing on the Gold Coast. Sean Chaplain was last seen by a friend at Broadwater Parklands, Southport, in… Read Post
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The QPS acknowledges the First Nations – Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as the Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Australia, and their connection to country and community. We pay our respect to all Traditional Owners, and to their Elders past, present and emerging. We pay our respects to the First Nations’ ancestors of this land and their legacy. The foundations by these ancestors — our First Nations people — gives strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.
