A video in which LGBTI Queensland police officers describe their experiences — launched as part of Wear it Purple day — is not connected to the current campaign around same-sex marriage, one says.
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Winners of QPS Ekka Display prizes
The 2017 Ekka has finished for another year. The Queensland Police Display was a huge hit this year and offered children the opportunity to become Junior Police Officers. Children were given a police hat, badge, police notebook and had their finger prints taken. They were also given their first mission which was to attend the […]
Winners of QPS Ekka Display prizes
The 2017 Ekka has finished for another year. The Queensland Police Display was a huge hit this year and offered children the opportunity to become Junior Police Officers. Children were given a police hat, badge, police notebook and had their finger prints taken. They were also given their first mission which was to attend the […]
Nation's biggest pineapple producer expands in Top End
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Judge criticises 'pathetic' Queensland corrections system as drug addict jailed
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LGBTI officers say it gets better
These officers come from different stations, units and commands from around the state. They are mothers, fathers, partners, daughters, sons, brothers, sisters, colleagues and friends. They are police officers. They are LGBTI. They are proud. Together they are part of the statewide QPS LGBTI Liaison Program, providing a professional, non-discriminatory, accessible policing service to members […]