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Annual Report ›
2008 - 2009 ›
Performance Highlights
Performance Highlights
Community Safety and EngagementNew laws to allow police to issue on-the-spot fines for public nuisance offences were passed by State Parliament on 25 November 2008. [More...]
The QPS received an award for its Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines. [More...]
The Service played a major role in the national counter terrorism exercise Mercury 08 which was completed in October 2008. [More...]
Four specialist police support vehicles (brawler vans) were deployed in Metropolitan North Region, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Townsville. [More...]
Crime ManagementThe investigation of child abuse, child exploitation, and technology facilitated crimes against children was highly successful. [More...]
A number of conferences and symposiums were held to increase awareness and develop partnerships to manage and prevent fraud and corporate crime. [More...]
New laws to allow for the rapid removal of graffiti were passed by State Parliament. [More...]
The Telecommunications Interception Act 2009 which allowed the QPS to commence an interim telephone interception capability was passed by the Queensland Parliament in May 2009. [More...] |
Traffic PolicingAn additional 53 traffic police were appointed. [More...]
Legislation was implemented statewide which expanded the use of vehicle impoundment as a sanction. [More...]
The roll out of a new system was initiated to streamline the way police deploy traffic resources. [More...]
The use of Q-cars, speed camera vans and motorcycle patrols was expanded. [More...]
Professional Standards and Ethical Practice117 training courses have been delivered on the QPS Complaints Management system and on ethics and ethical behaviour. [More...]
The QPS is preparing a new Corruption Prevention Plan for 2009-2013. [More...]
Corporate Resource ManagementA new payment initiative commenced to attract and retain police in rural and remote locations. [More...]
The Service increased the number of police officers by 444 to 10 277 to keep pace with Queensland’s population growth. [More...]
Construction began on Policelink, the new joint contact centre at Zillmere. Forty new client service operators have been recruited. [More...]
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Last Updated: 13/11/2009
