Community Safety and Crime Prevention 
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is the Government’s lead agency for crime prevention in Queensland.
The QPS recognises that implementing and sustaining effective and efficient crime prevention programs can contribute significantly to the achievement of safe and secure societies by reducing the level of crime. Effective approaches to crime prevention are outlined in the National Crime Prevention Framework ( 
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The community safety and crime prevention branch (CSCPB) website provides information about the programs the QPS delivers and advice on how to stay safe and help reduce crime.
Within the QPS, community safety and crime prevention activities are undertaken by a variety of areas including the CSCPB. Crime prevention officers are located across the state at regional, district and local levels.
The CSCPB has formed partnerships with the community, government agencies and the private sector to identify and address the causes of crime and anti-social behaviour.
Key objectives:
- develop, implement and review QPS community safety and crime prevention policies, programs and services
- across the QPS and Queensland Government provide leadership, advocacy and advice on the strategic and operational direction for community safety and crime prevention
- with key government and non-government stakeholders across Queensland develop and support collaborative and coordinated partnerships and approaches to community safety and crime prevention
- ensure effective and efficient service delivery and resource allocations by managing workforce capability and business processes.
Throughout the state there are Regional Crime Prevention Coordinators (RCPC), District Crime Prevention Coordinators (DCPC) and Senior Community Crime Prevention Officers (SCCPO), they coordinate the development, delivery and evaluation of preventative, problem solving programs and strategies for their area.
They will regularly consult with local police and work closely with their community to provide a wide range of services which may include:
- Efficient and effective front line policing services to the community,
- Ensure sufficient representation at meetings for community bodies and councils,
- Provide input and assist the work of local Building Safer Community Action Teams (BSCATs) where they are operating,
- Implement, manage and participate in community based policing initiatives to enhance service delivery,
- Overview the appointment and performance of Neighbourhood Watch liaison officers within their area,
- Recruit, train, overview, support and supervise the Volunteers in Policing (VIPs) Program, and
- Assist at and or coordinate crime prevention events.
For information about local crime prevention initiatives please contact your local police station and ask for the District Crime Prevention Coordinator.
To contact the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch, please call 07 3234 2111.
