Almost three years ago Senior Sergeant Ian Park shared his story of losing a friend on our roads as a result of a motorcycle accident. For those of you who don’t remember on Boxing Day 2015, Senior Sergeant Park, or Parkie, as he’s known at work, went to the scene of a motorcycle accident in […]
Category: Queensland Police News – Brisbane Central
Motorcycle safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
A motorcycle accident happens in a flash, but the aftermath is traumatic. The faster you go, the harder you hit – and on a bike, you’ll always come off second‐best. The only thing speeding gets you closer to is a crash. In 2017, 50 motorcyclists died and 953 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes […]
Police launch one-off Pride patches for Wear It Purple Day
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) have launched specially designed patches to again demonstrate its support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) youth throughout Queensland through its involvement in this year’s Wear it Purple Day. Wear it Purple Day was established to demonstrate to young people that there is hope, that there are people […]
Bicycle rider safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Bicycle riders have less protection than motorists and are more likely to be injured if there is a crash. In 2017, 8 bicycle riders died and 390 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. We all need to be aware and share the road safely. Bicycle riders are legitimate road users and […]
A great morning for coffee in the park, Queensland Road Safety Week
This morning, August 29, police from Fortitude Valley Station hosted Coffee with a Cop at New Farm Park. Coffee with a Cop gives officers the opportunity to engage with their local community members and provide valuable crime prevention advice as well as information on current campaigns. This mornings Coffee with a Cop was focused […]
Heavy vehicle safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Driving a heavy vehicle requires extra care and attention on the roads. In 2017, 6 heavy vehicle drivers died and 135 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. Not all road users understand how to interact with heavy vehicles. Be aware of other road users – they don’t always know your blind spots. […]
Driver safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
As motorists, we must consider many factors when driving and be aware of our constantly changing environment. In 2017, 101 motorists died and 3,528 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. But it’s not just the driver at risk when we take a chance with safety. In 2017, 52 passengers died and […]
Pedestrian campaign chalks up the safety message
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey joined Acting Superintendent Ivan Sikorsky, Road Policing Command and RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding to launch the ‘Be aware – Cross with care’ pedestrian campaign today. The initiative is designed to remind pedestrians to be vigilant when crossing the road. Pedestrians in Brisbane’s CBD will be […]
Pedestrian safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Pedestrians share the road with vehicles, but have no protection in an impact. In 2017, 35 pedestrians died and 357 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility for all road users. Pedestrians should stop, look and listen before crossing the road. Be aware of your surroundings […]
Man arrested for armed robbery offences, South Brisbane.
A man has been arrested following a police operation in Calamvale this morning. Around 8.50am specialist police attended a Gowan Road address where the man was taken into custody without incident. The man was wanted for questioning in relation to armed robbery offences that occurred earlier in the year. A 38-year-old man is assisting police […]