A 40-year-old male police officer from the Ethical Standards Command has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties. The officer is subject of an investigation into allegations of unauthorised access of confidential information. The officer has been served with a notice to appear […]
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Sandgate crime wrap, July 1
Burglaries The total number of burglaries in the North Gateway Patrol Group these past 17 days was 14. Suburb Street Time Entry Method Property Stolen Date Deagon Scott Street Day Unlocked kitchen window X-box, jewellery, macbook, money, phone 14/06/2019 Bald Hills Bracken Ridge Road Night Unlocked laundry door-disturbed by home owner Nil 15/06/2019 Bald Hills […]
Motorcyclist caught doing triple the speed limit, Lytton
https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/brisbanenorth/2019/06/27/143034_High_Speed_Offender.mp4 Download Video On June 3 at 1.16pm, police from the Road Policing Command (RPC) were performing laser speed detection on Pritchard Road, Lytton. Senior Constable John Bannister from RPC said he heard a motorcycle under heavy acceleration coming towards him and he observed the driver come over the top of an overpass bridge doing […]
An overview of DV month
North Brisbane Vulnerable Persons and Domestic Violence Unit (NBDVPU) had a HUGE month to raise awareness of domestic and family violence in our community. May 12: Senior Constable Lee and Senior Constable McKeering attended the annual Vaisakhi Indian Festival. The officers dressed in ceremonial spiritual attire of Sikhism. May 13: NBDVPU awarded by Brisbane Domestic […]
My Story: Sergeant Billy Li, Cultural Advisory Officer
Think policing is all car chases, blaring sirens and handcuffing perps? Think again! https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/2019/06/26/82747_4_Billy_Li_Recruit_Video.undefined.mp4 Download Video Sergeant Billy Li is a branch manager for PCYC in the Whitsundays. Before he took that role and when we caught up with him he was a Cultural Advisory Officer with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Cultural Engagement Unit, […]
Under eights day at Bracken Ridge State School
On Thursday June 27, the Gateway Crime Prevention team were invited to attend the under eights day at Bracken Ridge State School, along with other emergency services and community based groups. QPS love having the opportunity to engage with our youngest members of the school communities to talk about how to identify a police officer, […]
Launch of Operation Cold Snap
Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP joined Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating at the Roma Street Fire Station today for the official launch of the school holiday road safety campaign, Operation Cold Snap. Between June 29, and July 19, the QPS will coordinate a state-wide traffic policing operation designed […]
My Story: Sergeant Alicia Finigan, fingerprint expert
When you think of a fingerprint expert the first image your mind conjures up is probably from the iconic TV series CSI or one from the thousands of true crime docos that saturate Netflix’s viewing catalogues. But art doesn’t always imitate life and the role of a fingerprint expert is far more sophisticated than TV […]
Paws up for a successful Dogs on Patrol
On Sunday June 16, North Brisbane Police were proud to meet over 2,500 people and their furry friends who came out for the annual Dogs On Patrol event, held at Roy Harvey Park. Dogs of all shapes and sizes came out for the event which was a fantastic opportunity for the Queensland Police Service (QPS), […]
Gateway officers thank their ViPs with Christmas in June
Although National Volunteer Week was celebrated in May this year, officers from the Gateway Patrol Group recently took time to host a Christmas in June lunch to thank all of the wonderful volunteers in policing (ViPs), and acknowledge their generous contribution. In total, there are currently eight ViPs who volunteer their time and energy to […]