The proud competitors
On August 22, our Ipswich Police District Football Team were fired up ready to take on Ipswich Grammar School First XI.
It was a competitive but friendly game, and a clear winner emerged.
Congratulations to Ipswich Grammar School who were the victors with a final score of 4 – 0!
A great game!
The team spirit and camaraderie on the day was enjoyable for all – even our defeated officers.
It was also an opportunity for the police to engage with the students, providing vital information and resources in relation to road safety, personal safety and keeping safe online.
Events like this help build positive relationships between police and school communities.
The next game between Queensland Police Service and Ipswich State High School is scheduled for the afternoon of Thursday, October 11.
See you there!
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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 of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Police Service working in collaboration with RACQ and CARRS-Q.
The road toll as of 8am this morning was 14 more than this time last year, with 166 lives lost so far.
Mr Bailey urged motorists to consider the risks of unsafe driving every time they got behind the wheel.
“We are preparing for our fourth annual Queensland Road Safety Week next week, but driving safely is a year-round responsibility for all motorists,” Mr Bailey said.
“Last year, distraction, drink driving and riding, fatigue, speeding and not wearing a seatbelt were a factor in 56%
Fernvale Markets Speak up for Road Safety, Sunday August 26
Police are urging all motorists to spread the word about road safety during this year’s Road Safety Week, which this year runs August 27-31.
The Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit, in partnership with the Ipswich City Council, Department of Transport and Main Roads and Ipswich PCYC, will be promoting Join the Drive’s ‘Speak Up For Road Safety – Road Rules Refresher’ campaign.
The aim of Road Safety Week is to raise awareness for all road users of the Fatal Five – speeding, drink and drug driving, seatbelts, fatigue and inattention/distraction – and refresh their road rules knowledge to improve safety for themselves and other road users.
Police urge the whole community to have their say about keeping safe on Queensland roads.
Ipswich Road Safety Week events will be held at numerous locations across the Ipswich Police District.
The main event will be the Ipswich Road Safety Expo at Fernvale Country Markets.
Where: Fernvale State School, Brisbane Valley
Fire safety in Lowood
Be alert to fire warnings in the local area
There have been several grass fires in the Lowood region lately and this windy weather isn’t going to help.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has extended a local fire ban for areas in South East Queensland, including Ipswich and Lockyer, until 11.59pm on Wednesday, August 22.
Be aware of fire risks, but stay calm.
Keep informed about fire safety, preparedness and emergency announcements and news.
For more information about preparing for fires, and to stay up to date on fire warnings, visit the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website here.
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.
Property offences, Bellbird Park
Over the past few days, we have had an increase in the number of cars being broken into within the Goodna division at Bellbird Park.
Disturbingly, in a large number of cases the vehicles were not locked.
Whilst the overall number is not high, from experience we know if we make it easy for criminals, they tend to return and also pass this information on to associates.
There are a few simple things that people can do to help prevent their vehicles and/or their valuables being stolen from vehicles.
Keep car doors locked
Ensure windows are up
Do not leave keys under the seat, under wheel arches or in the ignition
Do not have valuables visible, but hide them out of sight in the boot, glove box, centre console, under blankets, etc.
Do not park vehicles in vulnerable positions, like isolated or dark areas
Park your vehicle in an area where there is natural surveillance, e.g. near shopping centre entrances
Welcome aboard to Senior Constable Daniels
Welcome to Senior Constable Adrian Daniels!
We’d like to introduce a new face at Goodna Station, Senior Constable Adrian Daniels who is the officer in charge of the Redbank Plains Community Beat.
Senior Constable Daniels has many years of policing experience both in the Ipswich and Gold Coast areas, and is looking forward to the challenges and rewards of Community Policing.
He enjoys the fact that working on his own and being the officer in charge means he is responsible for achieving his successes.
The Goodna Division now has all of its three community beats, Riverview, Redbank Plains and Goodna, fully staffed and operating.
Welcome, Senior Constable Daniels!
Stolen vehicles, Ipswich
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich Police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Nissan Qashqai
White
310YCQ
Station Wagon
19/08/2018
Robina Trailers
Silver
EB6672
Box Trailer
18/08/2018
Economy Atm Up To 1.02T
EK6817
Box Trailer
17/08/2018
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 view 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: QP1801528929, QP1801522336, QP1801516836
Road Safety Week off to a roaring start in Ebbw Vale
The Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit with Volunteers in Policing were part of the Just Rock Ipswich Back to 63 Car Show and Shine at Ebbw Vale Memorial Park Oval on Sunday.
The QPS stall offered valuable road safety information in preparation for Road Safety Week.
With approximately 200 cars on show and a large variety of motorbikes, it was a fantastic display of motoring history.
We would like to thank the event organisers for such a great day.
Congratulations also to all of those car enthusiasts who were in attendance and very eager to help spread the key messages of Road Safety.
If you would like more information on Road Safety Week, commencing next Sunday August 26, visit jointhedrive.qld.gov.au.
Adopt-a-Cop assisting with Road Safety
Adopt-a-Cop Constable Adrian Solah recently presented two special awards at Silkstone State School.
The awards recognise students who displayed qualities of courage, fairness and pride.
Martina from Grade 6 and Hex-lka from Prep were the proud recipients of these awards.
Congratulations and well done to those students!
The older students also had an opportunity for a Q&A session about being a police officer.
Constable Solah visited some of the prep classes in the afternoon and showed them some photos of his time being a police officer, especially in outback Queensland.
He also reminded all the students to be safe on and around the roads over the holiday break, getting to and from school and how to stay safe whilst walking, riding and travelling in vehicles.
It is important to start the road safety messages from a young age.
For more information on road safety visit jointhedrive.qld.gov.au.
Stolen vehicles, Ipswich
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich Police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Holden Commodore
Silver
328XOP
Sedan
16/08/2018
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 view 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 this reference number: QP1801509486