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 […]
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Heavy vehicle safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Driving a heavy vehicle requires extra care and attention on the roads. In 2017, 6 heavy vehicle drivers died and 135 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. Not all road users understand how to interact with heavy vehicles. Be aware of other road users – they don’t always know your blind spots. […]
Pedestrian safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Pedestrians share the road with vehicles, but have no protection in an impact. In 2017, 35 pedestrians died and 357 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility for all road users. Pedestrians should stop, look and listen before crossing the road. Be aware of your surroundings […]
Pedestrian campaign chalks up the safety message
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey joined Acting Superintendent Ivan Sikorsky, Road Policing Command and RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding to launch the ‘Be aware – Cross with care’ pedestrian campaign today. The initiative is designed to remind pedestrians to be vigilant when crossing the road. Pedestrians in Brisbane’s CBD will be […]
Property security reminder, Boondall
In the past week, there have been a number of property offences committed in the Boondall Police Division. These have included break-ins to dwellings which are predominantly occurring in day time hours. Offenders are mostly targeting unsecured homes and once inside they are targeting wallets, bags and keys. Police encourage residents to utilise the security they […]
Assault appeal for witnesses, Fortitude Valley
Detectives investigating an alleged assault that left a man with severe facial fractures in Fortitude Valley earlier this month are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Around 1.43am on Sunday August 5, an altercation occurred involving a large group of people outside licensed premises in Ann Street resulting in a 21-year-old man […]
Update – Wilful damage, Strathpine
Detectives from Pine Rivers Criminal Investigation Branch have released CCTV footage as they appeal for public assistance to identify those responsible for significant damage caused to an office overnight in Strathpine. Around 1.44am, four reinforced glass windows and two glass doors were smashed at a Gympie Road address with some of the brick pavers also […]
Queensland Road Safety Week launched for 2018
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey, along with Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan and Commissioner Ian Stewart, have issued an urgent plea to Queensland motorists in the lead up to this year’s Queensland Road Safety Week. Queensland Road Safety Week is a joint initiative of the Department […]
Fatal traffic crash, Banksia Beach
Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating after a woman has died of injuries sustained in a traffic crash that occurred at Bribie Island on Monday. On August 20 at 3.45pm, a woman was crossing Seaside Drive when she was hit by a dual cab utility. A 76-year-old Banksia Beach woman was transported to the Royal […]
FINAL ALERT – Child located
The Queensland Police Service have located the two-year-old boy who was taken from a South Brisbane medical facility at 8.10pm yesterday. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. If you have any further information to report please call 131 564.