This week marked National Volunteers Week and Gateway Crime Prevention took the opportunity to celebrate their amazing group of volunteers. North Brisbane District Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) were thanked at a special awards ceremony that was hosted at the Brisbane Water Police. The VIP’s were presented with badges and Certificates of Appreciation by Assistant Commissioner […]
Category: Updates from Queensland Police – North Brisbane
Police DFV stall at Brisbane Airports
In a first combined initiative to promote DV Month, the Australian Federal Police and the Queensland Police Service set up an information area at the International Airport on Monday, May 21. This is to be followed by Wednesday, May 23 another information area in the Domestic Terminal. Why the Airport? Because unfortunately Airports are also […]
Hummingbird House visit
On Thursday, May 17 the Queensland Police Service Mounted Horses Lance and Merlin accompanied by their riders Senior Constable Natalie Lewis-Grofski and Constable Amy Walkden made a very special visit to Hummingbird House to visit the children. Hummingbird House is the first of its kind in Queensland where children who are affected by a life-limiting […]
Fatal traffic incident, Brisbane City
A woman has died after being struck by a bus in Brisbane City this morning. Preliminary information suggests the woman was crossing Ann Street near the intersection of Wharf Street just before 7am when the incident occurred. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. Ann Street is currently closed to traffic with diversions in […]
80s workout fundraiser to prevent domestic violence
To jump start Domestic and Family Violence Month on Friday April 27, Rival House Fitness Gym at Kedron hosted an 80s workout charity event. All participants dressed in 80s style clothing and worked out to 80s music. Queensland Police Service Officers and Staff members were invited to attend and initially took part in the warm ups (fully […]
Armed robbery, Wilston
Detectives are investigating after the armed robbery of a man in Wilston early yesterday morning. At around 12:30am a man was driving along Kedron Brook Road when he stopped to assist a man on a bicycle. When the man stopped, a number of other people, one of whom was armed with a replica pistol, approached […]
80s workout fundraiser to prevent domestic violence
To jump start Domestic and Family Violence Month on Friday April 27, Rival House Fitness Gym at Kedron hosted an 80s workout charity event. All participants dressed in 80s style clothing and worked out to 80s music. Queensland Police Service Officers and Staff members were invited to attend and initially took part in the warm ups (fully […]
Robbery appeal, Strathpine
Detectives are seeking public assistance following a robbery incident at a Strathpine liquor store earlier this month. Around 6.20pm on Monday, May 7, a man entered the Gympie Road business and walked to shelves located at the back where he stuffed several bottles of spirits into a large bag. The man was confronted by an […]
Vehicle offences, Chermside
Gateway Crime Prevention Officers held their safe street visit at Burnie Brae Park, Kuran Street, Chermside on Wednesday, May 15 where they spoke to local residents regarding recent crimes happening in the area. Local Neighbourhood Watch members also attended to meet local residents. It was great to be able to meet some local residents and […]
Cycle to stop domestic and family violence
On Sunday, May 13 the QPS & Lifecycle Cycling Club (Nundah) hosted their inaugural ‘Cycle to stop domestic and family violence’ Commencing at South Brisbane. 67 participants got up early on Mothers Day and rode the ten kilometers or 30 kilometer ride event. The eldest participant was Estelle, a young 73 years and youngest Hannah […]