As technology has a grip on young people, there is a need to educate students about cyberbullying.
In the form of school presentations, Ipswich District Crime Prevention officers and other guest speakers like Rachel Downie from Stymie are visiting schools to speak with students about support and referral services available in relation to cyberbullying.
The presentations help to explain what cyberbullying is, where and how it occurs and encourages young people who are victims, bystanders, friends or family to report and seek counselling when necessary.
Ipswich police are also providing ThinkUknow presentations that not only cater for cybersafety, but also cyberbullying – along with how to report to the eSafety Commissioner.
If you or your school are interested in booking a cyberbullying presentation please contact Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit on 3817 1351 or email dcpc.ipswich@police.qld.gov.au
The only difference between bullying and cyberbullying is that cyberbullying is online, not face-to-face.
Speak out and report cyberbullying –
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Slow down, its 40km around school zones
With students returning to school, motorists around Queensland are being reminded to slow down around school zones.
Ipswich police are out in force reminding motorists that’s its 40km around school zones between 7am – 9pm in the morning and 2pm – 4pm in the afternoon, with some schools maintaining the 40km speed all day, through speed awareness reminders.
Drivers are reminded not to be complacent, to be alert, not distracted, and ensure they are driving to the speed limits posted, obeying road rules.
Motorists need to consider the number of children and families around our school communities around these times, and that pedestrian crossings will also be busy.
Not only will families be collecting their children from around school zones, buses with children being collected and dropped off also operate in and around the Ipswich community.
Motorists need to also be vigilant of children crossing roads, in front and behind buses, and remember that they may not
Stolen vehicle alert, Tuesday January 30
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Nissan Stagea
Silver
179VHV
Station Wagon
29/01/18
Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are your keys?”
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.
Stolen vehicle alert, Monday January 29
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Kawasaki Klx140
Green
Nil
Motorcycle: off road
24/01/18
Toyota Corolla
Grey
125STM
Sedan
25/01/18
Audi A3
White
391XPE
Hatchback
24/01/18
Mitsubishi Triton
White
619WFW
Dual Cab
24/01/18
Honda Cbr1000
Red
971Pl
Motorcycle
25/01/18
Economy Atm up to 1.02
Nil
DX0240
Trailer: Domestic/box
24/01/18
Holden Commodore
Gold
NSW60
Sedan
28/01/18
Kawasaki Klr650
Black
UJ890
Motorcycle
24/01/18
Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are your keys?”
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.
Karana Downs Police visit Karalee Kindergarten
Karalee Kindergarten and Early Years Learning started off the new year with a visit from Karana Downs Police.
The children were given an introduction to police talk. The talk included how to recognise an officer, the types of jobs police do and how the children can keep themselves safe.
They were read a story book about a police teddy bear and were able to see police identification including a badge and ID card.
The children were asked to make sure they knew their full name, including first and last name in case they needed to tell police who they are. Information was also provided on the use of Triple Zero (000) and when the children might need to use it.
The children were very excited to have police at their kindy and we look forward to our next visit.
Me showing the children my police badge and identification
Major cannabis seizure, Buaraba
Five men have been charged after police uncovered a sophisticated $18 million cannabis plantation at Buaraba, west of Brisbane yesterday.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Drug and Serious Crime Group with assistance from the Gatton Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at a property on Gatton-Esk Road yesterday morning.
The property consisted of a commercial sized shed and four industrial sized greenhouses where police seized 3,731 cannabis plants, 1kg of dried cannabis and equipment allegedly used in the production of hydroponic cannabis including an intricate irrigation system.
The total estimated value of the crop is more than $18 million.
Five men two aged 42-years-old, a 41 year-old, a 38 year-old and a 62-year-old were all charged with producing dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs and possessing anything used in the commission of a crime.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs
Ripley Community Safety Forum
If you are a resident of the Ripley community we would like to extend an invitation to you to attend a Ripley Community Safety Forum on Tuesday, February 13 at the City Hope Church commencing at 6.30pm.
The forum will have a number of presentations including:
Crime Stoppers Queensland
Ipswich City Council
Queensland Police Service – with representatives from the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit and Yamanto Divisional Police
The forum aims to liaise with community members about what is happening in the community, how community can access local crime information, get involved and work together with police and community to create a strong, safe, connected community.
RSVP’s are required for catering purpose to Sarah via email – Sarah.Hardie@sekisuihouse.com.au by the February 8.
For more information on crime prevention strategies visit here or 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
Found property, Booval
A ring has been handed into police after being located at a Booval shopping centre in September, 2017. If you lost a ring at this location, please call Booval Police Station on 3437 2640 and quote reference QP1701900945.
A brown coin purse has been handed in to police after being located just outside a Booval shopping centre in December, 2017. If you believe you know the owner of this item please call Booval Police Station on 3437 2640 and quote reference QP1702232648.
A GPS has been located in North Booval and handed into police November, 2017. If you believe you know the owner of this item, please call Booval Police Station on 3437 2640 and quote reference QP1702233278.
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
Armed robbery, Booval
Detectives are investigating following the armed robbery of a service station in Booval overnight.
Just before 8:30pm a man entered the business on Brisbane Road armed with a knife.
He demanded money and cigarettes from a female staff member before fleeing the scene on foot in the direction of Cole Street.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
The man is described as aged in his late teens or early 20s, approximately 188 centimetres tall, of a slim build and was last seen wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Have you lost money to a scam? Are you eligible for a refund?
The Financial and Cyber Crime Group is encouraging any Queenslander who may have been the victim of a scam or lost money through Western Union to take action by February 12.
Western Union has agreed to pay a penalty of US$586 million to the United States’ Department of Justice (DOJ) after admitting to aiding and abetting wire fraud. The DOJ is using this penalty to provide refunds to eligible people worldwide who were tricked into paying scammers via Western Union between 2004 to January 2017.
Australian consumers can find out more information and how to apply for a possible refund of money lost via a scam at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Scamwatch page here:
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/news/victims-scammed-via-western-union-may-get-refund
“This is a great outcome for consumers. I encourage any Queenslander who has lost money in a scam involving a Western Union money transfer to visit the ACCC website and take the necessary steps to recover