Community News
Roses are red, vests are blue: QPS wishes everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) thank the community for treating our hard-working and committed officers with respect as a key day which celebrates gratitude and positive…
3 days agoQueensland Police Service celebrate outstanding dedication at QPS Award Ceremony
More than 25 dedicated Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers and staff members have been recognised for their remarkable courage, service and professionalism at the QPS Award Ceremony held in Brisbane today…
2 weeks agoSeventy-nine new officers join Queensland Police Service ranks
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has welcomed 79 new officers into its ranks, following the graduation of the latest cohort from the Brisbane Academy. This group is the first of more…
2 weeks agoRecruiting
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Police are warning about thefts of trade tools
South Brisbane Crime Prevention officers are urging tradies to be aware of offenders targeting utes and worksites to steal tools and equipment. Tools are expensive to replace and are not…
3 weeks agoBeaudesert man charged driving more than three times the legal limit
Police have charged a 51-year-old Beaudesert man with high range drink driving, after he was allegedly caught driving more than three times over the legal limit in Brisbane in late 2025…
3 weeks agoTwo major road safety operations conclude, as police change focus to school zone compliance
Queensland Police Service (QPS) will maintain its focus on reducing road trauma as two major road safety operations - Operation X-Ray Surety and Operation X-Ray Mistletoe - conclude, achieving significant…
3 weeks agoQueensland Police Service awarded Bronze Accreditation for LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has been awarded Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the leading national benchmark for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in workplaces across Australia. This…
3 weeks agoNew Deputy Commissioner of Regional Operations sworn into the Queensland Police Service
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has officially welcomed its new Deputy Commissioner of Regional Operations, John Tims, after a swearing in ceremony this week. Deputy Commissioner Tims brings a wealth…
4 weeks ago- All Community News
Crime & Alerts
Update 1: Wounding, Coorparoo
A 33-year-old man has been charged following an alleged wounding incident at Coorparoo yesterday afternoon, 12 February. It will be alleged around 5.15pm, police and emergency services were called to a…
3 days agoProperty and arson offences, Morningside
Police have charged a 33-year-old Carina Heights man following a series of alleged property and arson offences in Morningside on 6 February. Between 12.30am and 3.45am, it will be alleged the…
3 days agoState Flying Squad surges into South Brisbane
The State Flying Squad (SFS) has completed a week-long deployment in South Brisbane with 11 police officers and two intelligence officers travelling to provide an investigative surge capacity to local police…
3 days agoRecruiting
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Wounding, Coorparoo
Detectives are investigating an incident which left three people wounded at Coorparoo this afternoon, 12 February. Around 5.15pm, emergency services were called to a venue on Main Avenue following reports of…
4 days agoBurglary charges, Camp Hill
Police have charged a teenage boy for burglary offences following an incident in Camp Hill on Tuesday, 3 February. Police were called to an address on Warilda Street around 1.45am after…
1 week agoLOCATED: Missing man, Redland Bay
UPDATE: The missing man from Redland Bay has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. The previous media release has been edited…
2 weeks agoTeens charged with 19 property crime offences, Cannon Hill
Dutton Park and Upper Mount Gravatt detectives have charged two teens following investigations into property crime offences across Brisbane's south. It will be alleged between 25 to 27 January a group committed…
2 weeks agoPolice tips to avoid motorcycle theft, South Brisbane
South Brisbane District Crime Prevention officers are urging motorcycle owners to take proactive steps to secure their vehicles and reduce the risk of theft. Motorcycles remain a popular target for…
3 weeks ago- All Crime & Alerts
Acknowledgement of Country
The QPS acknowledges the First Nations – Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as the Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Australia, and their connection to country and community. We pay our respect to all Traditional Owners, and to their Elders past, present and emerging. We pay our respects to the First Nations’ ancestors of this land and their legacy. The foundations by these ancestors — our First Nations people — gives strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.
Think you're made for a career in policing? Your experience can make a real difference.
Find out how atPoliceRecruit.qld.gov.au.
The QPS acknowledges the First Nations – Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as the Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Australia, and their connection to country and community. We pay our respect to all Traditional Owners, and to their Elders past, present and emerging. We pay our respects to the First Nations’ ancestors of this land and their legacy. The foundations by these ancestors — our First Nations people — gives strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.