A 44-year-old man is to appear before the court to face a further charge of major and serious fraud. The Enoggera man was first charged in June of 2018 with one count of major and serious fraud to the amount of $5 million. Detectives from State Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group this morning issued […]
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Motorcycle safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
A motorcycle accident happens in a flash, but the aftermath is traumatic. The faster you go, the harder you hit – and on a bike, you’ll always come off second‐best. The only thing speeding gets you closer to is a crash. In 2017, 50 motorcyclists died and 953 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes […]
Improving road safety with cups of coffee
To celebrate Queensland’s 2018 Road Safety Week, North Brisbane Police today hosted a Coffee with a Cop event at Taigum. Local Police were joined by staff from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), Neighbourhood Watch volunteers and Volunteers in Police who were all sharing road safety messages. Members of the public who attended […]
Police launch one-off Pride patches for Wear It Purple Day
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) have launched specially designed patches to again demonstrate its support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) youth throughout Queensland through its involvement in this year’s Wear it Purple Day. Wear it Purple Day was established to demonstrate to young people that there is hope, that there are people […]
Road Safety Week: Remembering Ride Safely 4 me
Almost three years ago Senior Sergeant Ian Park shared his story of losing a friend on our roads as a result of a motorcycle accident. For those of you who don’t remember on Boxing Day 2015, Senior Sergeant Park, or Parkie, as he’s known at work, went to the scene of a motorcycle accident in […]
Coffee with a Cop, August 30 at Taigum
Come along for Coffee with a Cop tomorrow August 30, where Boondall Police will be on hand to answer any questions you might have and also provide you with a delicious hot beverage. This is an opportunity for local residents to meet with Police Officers from Boondall Station, Gateway Road Policing and the Crime Prevention […]
Bicycle rider safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Bicycle riders have less protection than motorists and are more likely to be injured if there is a crash. In 2017, 8 bicycle riders died and 390 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. We all need to be aware and share the road safely. Bicycle riders are legitimate road users and […]
Driver safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
As motorists, we must consider many factors when driving and be aware of our constantly changing environment. In 2017, 101 motorists died and 3,528 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. But it’s not just the driver at risk when we take a chance with safety. In 2017, 52 passengers died and […]
Seatbelts save lives, Queensland Road Safety Week 2018
Queensland Road Safety Week for 2018 has started and I for one am welcoming this initiative with open arms. Not only because I am a serving police officer, but more importantly because I am a father. While I am at work, I regularly see the lack of attention given to the importance of wearing a […]
Police smash drug distribution network in North Brisbane
Detectives have today shut down an alleged drug distribution syndicate operating in North Brisbane, with officers arresting 24 people and seizing Methylamphetamine, cash and replica firearms. Operation Quebec Bittersweet involved more than 70 officers from Carseldine CIB and other specialist units targeting an alleged drug supply network. Ongoing investigations uncovered the syndicate was allegedly sourcing […]