Drivers distracted by mobile phones will be the key target with police today launching a state-wide traffic operation to coincide with the winter school holidays.
QPS’ Road Policing Command launched the three-week campaign, Operation Cold Snap 2017, as hundreds of thousands of students finish their last day of school for the semester.
The operation will target driver distraction as well as speeding, seat belt use, drink and drug driving and fatigue, which together make up the fatal five.
The winter school holiday period can be a busy time on Queensland roads, especially with people travelling long distances to and from holiday destinations in relatively short time frames.
The Queensland Police Service will play a key role in ensuring road safety and compliance as they coordinate Operation Cold Snap across the state from Friday June 23 to Friday July 14, 2017.
Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said police will be focusing on driver inattention and the inappropriate
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Police launch road safety operation for winter break
Drivers distracted by mobile phones will be the key target with police today launching a state-wide traffic operation to coincide with the winter school holidays.
QPS’ Road Policing Command launched the three-week campaign, Operation Cold Snap 2017, as hundreds of thousands of students finish their last day of school for the semester.
The operation will target driver distraction as well as speeding, seat belt use, drink and drug driving and fatigue, which together make up the fatal five.
The winter school holiday period can be a busy time on Queensland roads, especially with people travelling long distances to and from holiday destinations in relatively short time frames.
The Queensland Police Service will play a key role in ensuring road safety and compliance as they coordinate Operation Cold Snap across the state from Friday June 23 to Friday July 14, 2017.
Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said police will be focusing on driver inattention and the inappropriate
Stolen vehicle alert, Friday June 23
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
Triumph Daytona
White
199MH
Motorcycle
22/06/17
Honda Jazz
Red
519WXB
Hatchback
22/06/17
Toyota Camry
Silver
CK81XS (NSW)
Sedan
22/06/17
Ducati H7
Red
812MH
Motorcycle
23/06/17
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
Stop the hurting – end domestic violence
Every day in Queensland, 250 incidents of domestic and family violence are reported.
One woman dies almost every week across Australia at the hands of a current or former partner. This could be your mum, your sister, your aunty. This is not OK. Don’t wait till you see the bruises. Not all domestic violence is physical!
Changing community attitudes and behaviours towards domestic and family violence is an important element of the Queensland Government’s program of work in response to the Not Now, Not Ever report.
The first in a series of communication campaigns to raise awareness and prevent domestic and family violence has now commenced the the launch of the Stop the Hurting – end domestic violence campaign.
The youth campaign has been developed in collaboration with those it has been designed to reach. Research has shown that early adulthood is a life stage involving particular vulnerability to violence for both young men and women and is a
Stolen vehicle alert, Thursday June 22
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
Kobelco Sk235
Blue
Earth mover
21/06/17
Toyota Camry
Silver
092HZB
Sedan
21/06/17
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,
It’s a race against crime
The Ipswich Volunteer Crime Stoppers Committee are saddling up for the Annual Ipswich Crime Stoppers Race Day at the Bundamba Turf Club, Friday August 18. Gates open at 11.30am.
Tickets are $80 and are available for purchase via www.tinyurl.com/eventbrite.csrd or contact Sergeant Nadine Webster on 07 3817 1351.
Package includes:
Gourmet BBQ buffet
Drinks package (12 midday to 5pm)
Admission to racecourse
Official race book
Trackside lounge and dining areas
Your support of Crime Stoppers makes a huge difference in the community. The Annual Ipswich Crime Stoppers Race Day raises awareness of the 1800 333 000 number which members of the public can ring anonymously to report suspicious activity. It also raises funds for the rewards program.
Crime Stoppers works! For the month of May this year as a direct result of information received through Crime Stoppers for the Ipswich Police District $5,370 of proceeds of crime was confiscated, $2,835 worth of drugs seized and 27 people arrested on
Take action to avoid becoming a victim of crime
Over the last couple of days their has been a number of offences occur with in the Booval Police Division including Dinmore, Ebbw Vale and Riverview.
The offences include break and enters into dwellings while residents have been at home or away, as well and break and enters into vehicles. The offenders have taken advantage of homes that have had doors and windows left unlocked or not properly secured.
Become more security conscious to prevent opportunities for offenders to break and enter.
Some strategies include…
No matter where you are lock your car!
Park your vehicle in your garage, drive way or yard, not on the street.
Don’t leave valuables in your vehicle, especially in view.
Always place small items of value including phones, purse, wallet etc in a secure location in your home.
Consider installing security screens and doors and have them locked.
If you are out the back or your residence or in one area of your
Stolen vehicle alert, Tuesday June 20
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
Nissan Pulsar
Green
260XEE
Sedan
19/06/17
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
No long faces at the Ipswich Cup
Police from Ipswich Police Station attended the Ipswich Cup on June 17.
Prior to the event starting Police were standing at a number of the entry gates collecting donations for Senior Constable Brett Forte, from race goers on their way to the event. Police were very impressed with the amount donated and know that all the support shown from the wider community it is greatly appreciated by the family .
Overall police were impressed with the behaviour of the race goers throughout the day and night which made it an enjoyable event for all that attended.
Here’s some snaps from the day a few of which will be passed over to the fashion police fo further investigation.
Be road safe these school holidays
Ipswich Police are reminding all drivers to stay safe on Queensland Roads whilst enjoying the break these School holidays.
Police are urging all drivers to be mindful and obey the rules of the road, drive to the conditions, wear seatbelts, and remove your mobile phone from use.
Police are focusing on reducing road trauma by raising awareness around the Fatal Five: Speeding, Seatbelts, Fatigue, Drink and Drug Driving, Inattention/Distraction for road users and reminding them to think before they get behind a wheel and consider others on the road when driving.
All contribute factors that can cause serious injury and road trauma. make a commitment these school holidays to; Stop and think before heading out, road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Road Safety; Everyone, Everyday.