You might not think having your co-worker with you 24/7 sounds ideal, but for Sergeant Jaye Lilley it’s an important part of her dream job. Former Senior Constable, now Sergeant Lilley works side-by-side with man’s best friend to fight crime with the Brisbane Dog Squad. https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/2019/06/19/125118_5._Jaye_Lilley_Recruit_Video.undefined.mp4 Download Video “Choosing the dog squad is a lifestyle […]
Category: Queensland Police News – Brisbane North
Coffee with a Cop success in Hamilton
Today’s Coffee with a Cop event at Leo’s IGA Racecourse Road Hamilton was a huge success. Members of the QPS were joined by, Crime Stoppers and State Member Tim Nicholls, and spent the morning mingling with local businesses and residents. This Coffee with a Cop event was an opportunity for the community to come out […]
North Brisbane farewells Community Policing Board member
Members of the North Brisbane District Community Policing Board said farewell to a valued member this week. Stuart Mellon from Clayton Utz has resigned his position on the board to pursue other challenges in life. Mr Mellon told the group that his time spent with the Community Policing Board was some of the most rewarding […]
Sandgate crime wrap, June 18
Burglaries The total number of burglaries in the North Gateway Patrol Group these past eight days was eight. Suburb Street Time Entry Method Property Stolen Date Bracken Ridge Whitby Street Day Open garage sneak break Wallet 03/06/2019 Bracken Ridge Calista Crescent Day Unlocked car with key inside ignition Wallet, money, key and car has been […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]