Category: Queensland Police – Latest Updates

During Queensland Road Safety Week, each day represents a component of the Fatal Five with Tuesday focusing on drink and drug driving.
The Yamanto Police were out in force across the Ipswich District reminding drivers to not drink, drug and drive.

Drink and drug driving is an increasing road safety problem, and there is a particularly strong association between drug use and crash involvement, with the risk estimated to be equal that of a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.1 to 0.15 per cent BAC (CARRS-Q)

In Queensland it’s an offence to drive with THC (active ingredient found in cannabis – including some medicinal cannabis) in your system, even if it’s prescribed by a doctor.
Driving whilst under the influence of alcohol and drugs affects our ability to drive safely and can affect your judgement, vision, coordination and reflexes – all of which increase your risk of having a crash.
Remember to take

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The Ipswich Police District Crime Prevention Unit launched the Community Camera Alliance today. The Community Camera Alliance is a Queensland Police Service (QPS) voluntary closed circuit television (CCTV) registration program.
This initiative has been adopted from the Mackay Community Camera Alliance. It aims to promote the positive relationship between the community and police by encouraging the registration of CCTV Systems located in residential and business environments across Ipswich in order to prevent crime and make the community safer.
It will also enhance investigative capacity and increase community engagement through the establishment of a voluntary CCTV registration system on the QPS database, QPRIME.
CCTV has become a crucial investigative tool in modern day policing. CCTV vision is regularly used to investigate and solve serious crime and is invaluable when used as evidence. The use of CCTV can potentially reduce investigation time resulting in swifter outcomes.
Registration is open to any individual, owner or operator of

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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.
Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts. Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are my car keys?”
If you can, secure your car in a garage or park your vehicle inside of your yard rather than on the street. This will also assist in the prevention of number plates being stolen.

Vehicle Type
Colour       
Vehicle Registration     
Vehicle Description       
Date Reported   

Suzuki DR650
Grey
729Mo
Motorcycle
22/08/17

Ford Falcon
Gold
PUO830
Sedan
22/08/17

 
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

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On Tuesday, August 22, prep students from Redbank Plains State School met to discuss personal safety with Adopt-a-Cop Constable Sue Lindsay, and two very special guests: Senior Constable Clancy and the Redbank Plains State School Panther.
The students discovered that the two mascots have a lot in common, including that they both wear blue uniforms and they both want the students to be safe and respectful learners.

Students from prep to Year 2 learnt from Constable Sue Lindsay and Constable Stefanie Purcell about the difference between being safe and unsafe and what to do should they ever feel unsafe.
Students also got to dress up as police officers and learned about marching, saluting, police equipment and solving problems via good communication.

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Can we count on you 
this White Balloon Day, Friday September 8?
Can we count on you to join the fight against child sexual assault?
Can we count on you to break the silence and speak up for survivors?
Can we count on you speak out against this crime that affects 1 in 5 Aussie kids?
Only you can unite those in your community to protect kids!
Here’s how:
> Host a fundraising event or activity
> Buy a Balloon in our Virtual Balloon Race
> Take part in our social media awareness campaign
> ‘Chalk it up’: Join our National Chalk Art Project
> Get your school involved
> Get your business involved
> Buy supporter merchandise
> Make a donation that will protect children
Register today to receive a free Supporter Pack, filled with goodies that you can use to show your support for White Balloon Day and protecting the children of Australia from child sexual assault.
Ipswich Police across the district will be supporting this through promoting the event throughout the community.
About White Balloon Day
White Balloon Day

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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.
Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts. Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are my car keys?”
If you can, secure your car in a garage or park your vehicle inside of your yard rather than on the street. This will also assist in the prevention of number plates being stolen.

Vehicle Type
Colour       
Vehicle Registration     
Vehicle Description       
Date Reported   

Mitsubishi Triton
Blue
578BYK
Utility
21/08/17

 
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

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Assaults
Wharf St, Ipswich
It will be alleged that on August 14 at approximately 12.30pm, the suspect was sitting with two friends and the victim was sitting in another area talking on the phone. The suspect took offence to her loudness and shooshed her. The suspect’s friend then made a joke and the suspect laughed. The victim shooshed the suspect. The suspect stood up and walked over to the victim yelling and pointing at her. The victim put her arms up to defend herself. The suspect grabbed the victims hands and held on whilst yelling at her. Investigations are continuing.
Brisbane St, Ipswich
It will be alleged that on August 16 between 12.30pm and 1pm, the victim has driven the offender to the offence location and parked in the car park. The victim had been having trouble with the offender and was trying to get her a new placement. The victim and offender have

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It was a very successful Ipswich Road Safety Expo event on Saturday, August 19 with many Ipswich community residents visiting the static displays on offer providing information and resources on road safety.
Many road safety service providers were inundated with visits to their stalls, along with excited children wanting to experience the inside of the fire truck and police cars on offer.
There was also a police motorbike that provided parents with endless requests for photos from their children.
There was great activities for the kids, a road safety obstacle course, a 2N2 simulator for the adults and the Fatality Free Friday inflatable vehicle for everyone to sign and show their commitment to road safety.

The favourite event of the day was the demonstrations provided by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
Cr Kylie Stoneman Divison 4, and MP Jennifer Howard Member for Ipswich also attended on the day acknowledging the Ipswich District Road Safety Committee,

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On Friday, August 18, police from Karana Downs were invited to join the kids from Mt Crosby State School in their walkathon.
Students spent the morning walking a two kilometre circuit in the company of teachers and parents.
Students had previously obtained sponsors for the event to raise money for new reading resources.
Senior Constable Andrew McCall, Constable Loralee George and I all participated in the event with the kids and a good time was had by all.

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Queensland Road Safety Week has started, and Queensland Police along with Department of Transport and Main Roads and with their working partners, are promoting positive driving behaviours, focusing on speeding.
Speeding is one of the Fatal Five and a major killer on Queensland Roads.
The Ipswich District Road Safety Committee, Ipswich District Crime Prevention, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Ipswich City Council and Ipswich PCYC continued to promote road safety at the Department of Transport and Main Roads Colvin Street North Ipswich with a static display from 10am.

Joined by Transport Compliance Inspectors, the SEQ South Department of Transport and Main Roads Regional Director, Mr Clive Lowe showed his support by signing the Fatality Free vehicle, demonstrating his commitment to driving safely.

Speeding is not just driving faster than the posted speed limit. It is also driving too fast for the change in traffic, weather or road conditions, with no regards for the

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