Bake sale, to raise much needed funds
As School Based Police Officer I joined Ipswich State High School for Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day during Child Protection Week.
This is our third straight year of fundraising for the event.
Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day is Australia’s only national awareness and fundraising campaign dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse through generating awareness to better inform adults about how to protect kids.
It is a crime that affects more than 60,000 children from all over Australia every year.
I use White Balloon Day as a platform to raise awareness and educate students about personal safety and support services available for victims of sexual abuse.
Fundraising for White Balloon Day has become a much-anticipated annual event for staff and students.
This year there were approximately 40 entries into the staff baking competition.
The competition guest judging panel included Senior Sergeant Margaret Cassidy from Ipswich District Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect team (SCAN), Associate
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Update: Suspicious building fire, Goodna
Detectives investigating a suspicious school fire at Goodna on Friday night have released a photo of two people that may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Around 11pm, police and emergency services were called to the premises on Stuart Street in relation to a building well involved in fire.
Emergency services promptly extinguished the fire preventing further damage to the rest of the complex.
The building sustained significant damage including the front, ceiling and roof.
Investigations indicate the fire was deliberately lit.
Police are appealing for the two people to contact them or any members of the public who have information in relation to this matter are urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via
Ipswich Volunteer Crime Stoppers Committee achieves results!
This weekend was the Annual State Conference for Crime Stoppers Queensland.
On Saturday evening the Annual Crime Stoppers Awards Function took place, with numerous volunteers recognised for their service and contribution to the Crime Stoppers program and a number of Crime Stoppers Volunteer Area Committees recognised for their efforts and achievements.
As the Police Representative on the Ipswich Volunteer Crime Stoppers Committee, it gives me great pleasure to tell the Ipswich community that the Ipswich Volunteer Area Committee received one of the Area Committee Achievement Awards presented on the evening.
Vice Chairperson Scott Mawhiney accepting the Volunteer Area Committee Achievement Award award on behalf of the Ipswich Committee from Queensland Rail, Manager Security Infrastructure and Compliance Mr Pete Sanderson
Congratulations and thank you to all of the volunteers and community members who have supported Crime Stoppers!
Your efforts are not only appreciated, but are making a huge impact on crime in our community.
If you are
Ipswich Region Child Protection Week Gala Awards Dinner 2018
On Friday night the Ipswich Community came together at a black tie gala event at the Ipswich Turf Club Bundamba to raise awareness and highlight the importance of child protection and child safety in our community.
We also recognised the efforts, programs, services and achievements individuals and organisations have accomplished over the last 12 months to enhance the safety and well-being of our community’s children.
The event was facilitated by the Ipswich Region Child Protection Week Committee which comprises of members from Queensland Police Service, Ipswich Community Youth Service (ICYS), Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women, and Somerset Regional Council to promote the safety and well-being of children.
The event received funding support from Mission Australia Communities for Children Inala to Ipswich.
The six award categories are:
Non-Government Organisations
Government Organisations
Community Volunteer
Educational Program or Project
Youth Engagement
Cultural Award
The award nominees included:
Being Heard Program
Sally Cochrane
Pamela Fisher
ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service (organisation)
Ipswich North Child Safety – Youth Team
Larnie
Ipswich and West Moreton Child Protection Week Symposium
On September 4, the Ipswich and West Moreton Region Child Protection Week Symposium at Ipswich Turf Club saw 90 attendees come together from a variety of disciplines all committed to making a difference in our community for the safety and protection of children.
The event was facilitated by the Ipswich Region Child Protection Week Committee comprising of members from the Queensland Police Service, Ipswich Community Youth Service (ICYS), The Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services and Somerset Council to promote the safety and wellbeing of all children.
This symposium is a perfect networking platform to share information and address relevant practice issues relating to child protection whilst also recognising the efforts, programs, services and achievements individuals and organisations have accomplished.
All attendees provided donations of care packs and personal products for the charity ‘Ipswich In Care’, which is a not for profit organisation.
Our guest speakers at the Symposium were fantastic and
Stolen vehicle alert, Ipswich
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich Police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Ford Falcon
Black
065XZA
Utility
09/09/2018
Kia Sorento
White
833YFE
Station Wagon
08/09/2018
Hans Welding ATM Up to 1 02T
EK6826
Domestic Box Trailer
09/09/2018
Police are urging residents to secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic theft.
Many vehicles are taken while the victims are at home.
Thieves target keys, mobile phones and cash left in plain sight within homes and vehicles.
Hiding car keys and valuables makes it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Remember, no matter where you are, lock your car!
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote these reference numbers: QP1801677345, QP1801668448, QP1801675170
Senior Constable Clancy is checking in, R U OK?
Senior Constable Clancy is asking you all, R U OK?
R U OK? Day is Thursday, September 13, our national day of action dedicated to reminding people to ask family, friends and colleagues the question, “R U OK?”
Connecting regularly and meaningfully is one thing everyone can do to make a difference to those who may be struggling with the everyday.
If you’ve got a niggling feeling that someone you know or care about isn’t behaving as they normally would, or they seem out of sorts, agitated or withdrawn, trust that gut instinct and act on it.
But, how do I ask “R U OK?”
Ask
Listen
Encourage action
Check in
Have a conversation, maybe comment on the changes you’ve noticed: you could help a family member, friend or workmate open up.
If they say they are not OK, you can follow the conversation steps (above) to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the
Dangerous driving charge, Ipswich
Police have charged a man after he allegedly drove dangerously in the Ipswich area last night.
At 11.45pm Polair has tracked the vehicle on the Ipswich Motorway westbound from Goodna where it will be alleged the vehicle was travelling over 170km/hr before taking the Cunningham Highway exit.
The vehicle exited the highway and travelled through numerous red traffic lights above the speed limit.
At about midnight Road Policing Command officers observed the grey Holden Commodore sedan on Whitehill Road at Raceview and activated lights and sirens however the vehicle accelerated away from police.
Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device at 12.10am on Chermside Road at East Ipswich and the vehicle eventually stopped at Ella Street at Blackstone.
The male driver and only occupant was arrested without further incident.
A 27-year-old Raceview man has been charged with one count each of dangerous driving, unlicensed driving and fail to stop motor
Suspicious building fire, Goodna
Police are investigating a suspicious building fire at an educational facility in Goodna overnight.
Around 11pm, police and emergency services were called to the premises on Stuart Street in relation to a building well involved in fire.
Emergency services promptly extinguished the fire preventing further damage to the rest of the complex.
The building sustained significant damage including the front, ceiling and roof.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
Initial investigations indicate the fire was deliberately lit.
A crime scene has been established with scientific officers attending.
Any members of the public who have information in relation to this matter are urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Silkstone State School learn Road Safety
In support of Queensland Road Safety Week, Silkstone State School, guided by their Adopt a Cop Senior Constable Adrian Solar, got into the spirit of learning all about Bicycle Safety and Pedestrian Safety.
In their lunch break, Senior Constable Solah engaged with various grades, reminding students about the importance of wearing a seatbelt, and exiting and moving safely around vehicles.
Senior Constable Solah also bought along his police car for the visit.
The students enjoyed learning all about the vehicles police drive, as well as a colouring competition for the preps with one design on wearing a seatbelt and the other being getting out of vehicle safely.
Three prizes were awarded to the winning students.
Thank you Silkstone State School, for having Senior Constable Solah along to share the importance of keeping safe on the roads.
Police remind you that road safety is everyone’s business, not just during Queensland Road Safety Week, but 52 weeks a