NAIDOC, which originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’ is celebrated in July each year and showcases the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples. The theme for 2019 is Voice. Treaty. Truth. The theme is a nod to 2019 being the United Nations International Year of […]
Category: Queensland Police News – Brisbane North
Sandgate crime wrap, July 8
Burglaries The total number of burglaries in the Sandgate Division these past seven days was two. Suburb Street Time Entry Method Property Stolen Date Brighton Flinders Parade Day Unlocked front door Apple mac, house and car keys 02/07/2019 Brighton Bernard Street Night Unlocked front door –(faulty lock mechanism) Handbag, money, wallet, car keys and car […]
Indecent assault charge, Windsor
A man has been charged with indecent assault in relation to an alleged incident at a Windsor allied health centre on January 17 involving a 26-year-old female client. The 45-year-old Newmarket man is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on August 7. Detectives investigating the alleged assault are appealing for anyone who may […]
Milkshakes anyone?
By now we’re sure you’ve heard of Coffee with a Cop, where members of the community mingle with members of the Queensland Police Service and ask any questions or raise any concerns they may have over a coffee. On July 2, it was the kids turn to ask questions and our first kids Coffee (Milkshake) […]
Join us for Coffee with a Cop in Bracken Ridge
As part of the Sandgate Police Division, officers are hosting their first Coffee with a Cop event in Bracken Ridge and are inviting members of the local community to join them. Police look forward to meeting with members of the community and discussing issues important to them. We also look forward to receiving your feedback […]
Sisters Stepping Forward in North Brisbane
On Saturday June 15, officers from the North Brisbane District held the second event of their 12-month project, Sisters Stepping Forward, at the Lutwyche mosque/masjid. Sisters Stepping Forward was initiated by North Brisbane Police Liaison Officer, Amam Sharman, who identified a gap in connections and relationships between the QPS and female members of local mosques […]
Common assault, Kallangur
Police have charged a 27-year-old man in relation to an alleged assault incident at Kallangur on July 1, 2018. Police will allege at about 3.40am, a 46-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman were cycling along Anzac Avenue when a dark coloured SUV drove past them. They heard a noise coming from vehicle and were hit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]