Members of the North Brisbane District Community Policing Board said farewell to a valued member this week. Stuart Mellon from Clayton Utz has resigned his position on the board to pursue other challenges in life. Mr Mellon told the group that his time spent with the Community Policing Board was some of the most rewarding […]
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Coffee with a Cop success in Hamilton
Today’s Coffee with a Cop event at Leo’s IGA Racecourse Road Hamilton was a huge success. Members of the QPS were joined by, Crime Stoppers and State Member Tim Nicholls, and spent the morning mingling with local businesses and residents. This Coffee with a Cop event was an opportunity for the community to come out […]
My Story: Sergeant Jaye Lilley, Dog Squad
You might not think having your co-worker with you 24/7 sounds ideal, but for Sergeant Jaye Lilley it’s an important part of her dream job. Former Senior Constable, now Sergeant Lilley works side-by-side with man’s best friend to fight crime with the Brisbane Dog Squad. https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/2019/06/19/125118_5._Jaye_Lilley_Recruit_Video.undefined.mp4 Download Video “Choosing the dog squad is a lifestyle […]
Update – Taskforce Islands extradition, Brisbane
Detectives based at Hendra have extradited a man from Victoria this afternoon as part of ongoing investigations into a series of linked armed robberies in Brisbane three years ago. Taskforce Islands was launched in 2016 after armed robberies at Murrumba Downs, Everton Park, Alderley and Albion during April and May. The 29-year-old man is expected […]
Protest – Brisbane City
Police in Brisbane were kept busy with a large-scale protest which started in the city CBD before moving to South Brisbane. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has undertaken a significant amount of planning with a variety of stakeholders regarding anticipated highly planned, well organised and often illegal protest activity by Issue Motivated Groups (IMGs) and […]
Stolen property located, Keperra
Ferny Grove Police are trying to locate the owners of $2,000 worth of stolen property. The property is suspected of being taken from businesses in north Brisbane. Detectives stumbled across the property, alleged to have been stolen over the past month, when they executed a search warrant at a house in Keperra. The items include […]
Update 2: Sunnybank shooting
Police investigating the shooting of a man and woman at Sunnybank on Saturday morning, June 22 are appealing for public assistance to help locate 38-year-old Sunnybank Hills man Brendyn Clark, who may be able to assist with the investigation. He is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cms tall with a slim build, very short sandy/ginger hair […]
Fatal motorcycle crash, Strathpine
A man has died following a motorcycle crash at Strathpine earlier today. Preliminary investigations indicate around 12.40pm, a motorcycle was travelling east on Gympie Road when the rider struck a parked vehicle which caused him to be thrown into the path of an oncoming truck. Forensic Crash Unit continue to investigate the cause of the […]
My Story: Sergeant Alicia Finigan, fingerprint expert
When you think of a fingerprint expert the first image your mind conjures up is probably from the iconic TV series CSI or one from the thousands of true crime docos that saturate Netflix’s viewing catalogues. But art doesn’t always imitate life and the role of a fingerprint expert is far more sophisticated than TV […]
Paws up for a successful Dogs on Patrol
On Sunday June 16, North Brisbane Police were proud to meet over 2,500 people and their furry friends who came out for the annual Dogs On Patrol event, held at Roy Harvey Park. Dogs of all shapes and sizes came out for the event which was a fantastic opportunity for the Queensland Police Service (QPS), […]