The Queensland Police Service (QPS) have launched specially designed patches to again demonstrate its support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) youth throughout Queensland through its involvement in this year’s Wear it Purple Day. Wear it Purple Day was established to demonstrate to young people that there is hope, that there are people […]
Category: Queensland Police
Driver safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
As motorists, we must consider many factors when driving and be aware of our constantly changing environment. In 2017, 101 motorists died and 3,528 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. But it’s not just the driver at risk when we take a chance with safety. In 2017, 52 passengers died and […]
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. […]
Inner West crime wrap, August 20-26
Break and Enter Dwelling The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was 5. Offence locations: Suburb Street Time Entry Method Property Stolen Date Indooroopilly Central Avenue Morning Front door – SNEAK BURGLARY Game console, LP records, Lap top, suitcase, turntable 20/08/2018 Musgrave Road Afternoon Side window Lap […]
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 […]
Qld Road Safety Week started in the Inner West Patrol Group
Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are conducting the Mt Zero campaign this weekend. It all started up in the mountains and ended at Brookside Shopping Centre on Saturday morning. Police and members of the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads attended Indooroopilly Shopping Centre on Sunday to continue spreading road safety messages to […]
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 […]
Mt Zero – Mt Coot-tha Road Safety Day
Queensland Police Service and Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will engage with road users and general public for Queensland Road Safety Week with a display at the Mt Coot-tha look out this Sunday, August 26 between 8am to 12pm. We look forward to sharing road safety information with our motorist, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians. […]
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 […]
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 […]