On Friday, September 1, ‘Kops in Kilts’, more commonly known as the Queensland Police Service Pipes and Drums band, will be attending the Leichhardt State Primary School to perform an informal concert to showcase their talents and talk to the school students, staff and members of the community.
The concert will commence at 9am and will go for approximately 45 minutes.
Local police will be also in attendance along with various members of the Ipswich City Council and state Members of Parliament.
This will be a great day for community members to enjoy the sounds and talent of the QPS Pipes and Drums band in an informal setting along with the students.
Parents of the students are more than welcome to attend with their children and community members are also welcome to attend and enjoy the morning and sounds of Kops in Kilts.
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Ipswich Region Child Protection Week 2017 Symposiums
Children and youth service providers, school support staff, health professionals and students studying in the human services field are welcome to join in this year’s educational engagement event.
This is an excellent professional development opportunity and will address relevant practice issues relating to child protection.
Thursday 31 August 10:00am – 2:00pm (including lunch) Fernvale State Primary School 1605 Brisbane Valley Highway Fernvale Cost: donation of a new pair of kids socks to the Giving with Love Group.
Tuesday 5 September 10:00am – 2:00pm (including lunch) USQ Ipswich Campus – I block (opposite The Auditorium) 11 Salisbury Road, Ipswich Cost: donation of a new pair of kids socks to the Giving with Love Group
Guest speakers for both symposiums are:
Sarah O’Regan from Evolve Therapeutic Services Ipswich,
Di Suthers from Kummara Family and Child Connect,
Yvonne Black form True Relationships (Fernvale only)
Dr John Gavranich Director of Paediatrics Ipswich Hospital (Ipswich only)
Booking are essential as places for both symposiums
Police sussing out the new patrol car at the Willowbank V8’s
Yamanto Police and Lowood High students trying out the new Hot Wheels rally car!
Police are in full swing at this years Willowbank V8’s trying out the new hot wheels ATV runner with some students from Lowood High School.
Constable Pratt of Yamanto Station thinks this would be a really good car to conduct patrols in… what do you think?
This blogger thinks that Constable Pratts offsides might have a bit of trouble getting in and out of the vehicle in a hurry!
Stolen vehicle alert, Friday July 28
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
Holden Rodeo
Black
380STZ
Utility
26/07/17
Just Trailers Atm Over 1.02T
Nil
508QYT
Domestic/box
26/07/17
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
Harnessing solar energy in Yamanto
Member for Ipswich, Ms Jennifer Howard MP visited Yamanto Police Complex to congratulate the Queensland Police Service (QPS) on the Electricity Optimisation Project (EOP) and the installation of solar power into QPS facilities across the state, including Yamanto Police Complex.
The 2015/16 financial year saw the QPS spend $13.5 million on electricity to power facilities and keep regional and rural stations air-conditioned. Based on current trends, this cost is predicted to increase to $20 million by 2020.
The EOP started in December 2016 with the goals of reducing electricity related costs and improving energy efficiencies across the Service so funding could be spent on other areas, including frontline policing.
Organisational Capability Command Assistant Commissioner Allan McCarthy said the EOP had identified potential savings of up to $1M a year by implementing a range of efficiency and cost saving initiatives.
“Not only is the project delivering significant cost savings to the Service, but it also
Free kids bike safety session, Saturday August 19
The Ipswich District Road Safety Expo is hosting free children’s bicycle safety sessions at this years’s event. Bring your bicycle and helmet along so you can join in and ride the fun obstacle course.
Our Trainers will talk about how kids can put their safety first, covering the topics of helmet safety and the ABC of bike maintenance, then it will be onto the obstacle course.
These sessions are free, although bookings are essential.
When: Saturday August 19
Where: Ipswich Road Safety Expo Stand, Ipswich District Road Safety Expo
Ipswich Turf Club, Bundamba
Time: 9.00am – 9.45am Childrens Safety Session 1
10.00am – 10.45am Childrens Safety Session 2
Other activities include face painting, children’s activities and giveaways!
Stolen vehicle alert, Thursday July 27
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
Holden Rodeo
Black
380STZ
Utility
26/7/17
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
Police visit to Tiny Tots Raceview Playgroup
On July 26, Yamanto Police were invited to Tiny Tots Raceview Playgroup as part of their ‘people you meet in the community’ education program. The children were very excited to meet their local police officers, Chelsea and Jamie.
As a group we discussed what to do if you become lost or separated from your mum or dad, and how to dial ‘000’ in an emergency.
Some of the children were timid at first but livened up when they were able to do fingerprinting and received their own Junior Police Identification card and a sticker.
Next up it was pretending to drive the police vehicle, posing for photos with police and turning on the lights and sirens.
Everyone had a good time and took away the important message that their local police are friendly, approachable and are here to help.
This message is an important one for parents to teach their children from an early age.
Churchill community meeting on Thursday August 3
At 6pm on Thursday August 3, a community information evening will be facilitated by police from the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit and the Yamanto Police Station at the Churchill Primary School.
This meeting is for residents from the Churchill community to address current crime trends and the Neighbourhood Watch Program, as well as official reporting avenues and options for reporting suspicious activities.
For more information on Crime Prevention Strategies visit www.police.qld.gov.au or contact the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit on 07 3817 1351.
Does your car lock?
If your car is lockable we strongly advise you to take advantage and lock it!
There has been a dramatic increase in the theft of valuables from unlocked cars in the Raceview, Flinders View and Yamanto areas lately.
In fact there have been 18 so far this month alone.
Almost one unlocked car is opened and robbed every day.
If you don’t want it to be your car, you can help yourself simply by locking your car.
People have lost wallets, navigation systems, loose change, and small valuables.
In most cases these thefts could have been prevented just by locking the car doors.
Please remember to – Lock it or lose it!
In most cases when your car is locked, it’ll be left alone.