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Bullying, no way!
Friday, March 16 is the National Day of Action against bullying and violence.
The theme this year is ‘Imagine a world free from bullying’ and where local schools are encouraged to submit their big ideas towards a solution.
You can register your school, if you haven’t already, to receive resources and materials to make the National Day of Action Day a success.
If you have an Adopt-a-Cop attached to your school invite them to attend on Friday, March 16 to deliver bullying/cyberbullying presentations to the students, or involve them in your National Day of Action against Bullying event.
Together, let’s educate young people so that they can be empowered and address bullying and cyberbullying no matter where it’s happening.
The National Day of Action Day is a positive day of action, bringing school communities together to help find workable solutions that address bullying and violence.
For more information, visit here.
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As the middle of the year is fast approaching, school leavers are beginning to plan their end of year celebrations.
To help prepare Ipswich students, the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit have invited all year 12 students to attend the Rocky Horror Road Show (RHRS) – a year 12 harm minimisation program to be held at the City Hope Church, Ripley in July.
The project includes a Schoolies presentation from Department of Communities Child Safety and Disabilites, Liquor Licensing and Gaming and incorporates Queensland Police Service (QPS), Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), Spinal Injuries and the Ripple program.
At the beginning of the day, QPS, QAS and Queensland Fire Emergency Service (QFES) provide a simulation of traffic trauma, after students view a short video involving a party scene where peers are faced with alcohol and drugs.
The students are then escorted to the ‘traffic trauma scene’ where by QAS, QFES and QPS narrate their roles

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Unfortunately, when residents don’t use sufficient home security measures, opportunistic thieves can break into homes and steal valuables and vehicles. This is known as sneak breaks.
Ipswich Police are reminding residents to lock and secure their property and remove their car keys to a safe location within the house. These simple measures reduce the chances of falling victim to property crime .
Most people leave their most valuable possessions at the front entrance of their home, along with money and car keys.
If someone was to enter your property would your property be safe?
Opportunistic thieves generally target small items with a good re-sale value that are easy to load off and sell quickly. This includes mobile phones, laptops, iPads, power tools and equipment from unlocked sheds or garages.
By marking your property, it helps deter theft and provides proof of ownership of your personal property making it more difficult for a thief to offload.

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