Brief History 2000 - 2002
| 2000 - 2001 Managing Major Events | |
| Mr Bob Atkinson takes over as the 17th Queensland Commissioner of Police on 1 November 2000. The new Commissioner's vision for the Service is founded on four key principles: Professionalism; People; Performance; and Partnerships. | |
| The Service assists with the management of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Torch Relay, soccer games and athlete training as well as the state wide Centenary of Federation celebrations. | |
| The Service undertakes extensive planning for the 2001 Goodwill Games, and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and associated royal visit by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, originally scheduled for October 2001, but postponed to 2002. | |
| The Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 commences in July 2000, consolidating the majority of police powers into one Act. | |
| Project Lighthouse continues to deliver improved operational training and equipment to police. As a result, police responding to situations requiring the use of force now have a broader range of options for protecting themselves and the community and includes the provision of new equipment. In 2000-01, the Service purchased an additional 3,100 Glock pistols, 85 weapons clearing stations, and over 10,000 Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray canisters. | |
| The Service continues its strong commitment to developing the technological and scientific infrastructure supporting police. Significant achievements include the launch of the national CrimTrac system and the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS). In addition, $1.9 million was allocated to support the State-wide implementation of DNA analysis. | |
| There are 7767 sworn staff (15.7% females) and 2925 staff members throughout the State (as of June 30 2001). | |
| 2002 - Improved Services | |
| Following the postponement of the event in October 2001, CHOGM was the first major forum of international political leaders to be held after the events of September 11. The Service had primary responsibility for the provision of a safe and secure environment for the CHOGM meeting, which was attended by about 1,500 delegates and 900 national and international media representatives. More than 4,000 police and staff members from police regions throughout Queensland took part in the security operation. In preparation for the event, a total of 210,000 hours of training was completed by Service personnel. | |
| The Crime and Misconduct Act 2001, commences on 1 January 2002 it redefined the responsibilities of the Service and the Crime and Misconduct Commission with respect to the management of complaints. In accordance with the Act, all matters of police misconduct (i.e. any matter not involving official misconduct) have been devolved to the Service for resolution. The Service's new complaints management system enables complaints to be resolved quickly and easily at managerial level, resulting in improved services for clients. | |
| The Service purchases a second Scientific Major Incident Response Vehicle (SMIRV) for use in the South Eastern Region. The vehicle is used by the forensic support units when attending serious crimes and has allowed for forensic procedures to occur at the crime scene. | |
| There are 8367 sworn staff (20.2% females) and 2925 staff members at 321 Police Stations, 40 Police Beat Shopfronts and 21 Neighbourhood Police Beats, throughout the State (as of June 30 2002). | |
Last Updated: 18/11/2008