In a first combined initiative to promote DV Month, the Australian Federal Police and the Queensland Police Service set up an information area at the International Airport on Monday, May 21. This is to be followed by Wednesday, May 23 another information area in the Domestic Terminal. Why the Airport? Because unfortunately Airports are also […]
Category: Queensland Police News – Brisbane North
Fatal traffic incident, Brisbane City
A woman has died after being struck by a bus in Brisbane City this morning. Preliminary information suggests the woman was crossing Ann Street near the intersection of Wharf Street just before 7am when the incident occurred. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. Ann Street is currently closed to traffic with diversions in […]
Armed robbery, Wilston
Detectives are investigating after the armed robbery of a man in Wilston early yesterday morning. At around 12:30am a man was driving along Kedron Brook Road when he stopped to assist a man on a bicycle. When the man stopped, a number of other people, one of whom was armed with a replica pistol, approached […]
Hummingbird House visit
On Thursday, May 17 the Queensland Police Service Mounted Horses Lance and Merlin accompanied by their riders Senior Constable Natalie Lewis-Grofski and Constable Amy Walkden made a very special visit to Hummingbird House to visit the children. Hummingbird House is the first of its kind in Queensland where children who are affected by a life-limiting […]
80s workout fundraiser to prevent domestic violence
To jump start Domestic and Family Violence Month on Friday April 27, Rival House Fitness Gym at Kedron hosted an 80s workout charity event. All participants dressed in 80s style clothing and worked out to 80s music. Queensland Police Service Officers and Staff members were invited to attend and initially took part in the warm ups (fully […]
Police car, dogs and horses at Chermside Shopping Centre today for DFV Month
Come along to Chermside Shopping Centre today, Thursday, May 17, from 9am-8pm and meet officers from the Queensland Police Service and other government and non-government agencies for Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. Located outside Kmart, all are welcome to check out one of our marked police cars and come and speak to police and other agencies about […]
Online learning tool helps police engage LGBTI community
As part of the Queensland Police Service’s continuing commitment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community it has rolled out an Online Learning Product (OLP) to all officers in time for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The learning tool helps officers by enhancing their understanding of: Significant historical events that have […]
Robbery appeal, Strathpine
Detectives are seeking public assistance following a robbery incident at a Strathpine liquor store earlier this month. Around 6.20pm on Monday, May 7, a man entered the Gympie Road business and walked to shelves located at the back where he stuffed several bottles of spirits into a large bag. The man was confronted by an […]
Vehicle offences, Chermside
Gateway Crime Prevention Officers held their safe street visit at Burnie Brae Park, Kuran Street, Chermside on Wednesday, May 15 where they spoke to local residents regarding recent crimes happening in the area. Local Neighbourhood Watch members also attended to meet local residents. It was great to be able to meet some local residents and […]
Attempted armed robbery, Lutwyche
Detectives are investigating an attempted armed robbery incident that occurred at Lutwyche this evening. At about 8pm, a man armed with a knife approached a woman who was sitting in her vehicle in Lamington Avenue and threatened her with the knife. The woman fled the scene in her vehicle and contacted police. No one was […]