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Operational policies

Our policies and procedures guide what the Queensland Police Service (QPS) does, and how we do it. Manuals are reference tools that help police officers correctly implement our policies and procedures.

The DERIE Manual

  • The DERIE Manual outlines how QPS manages the recording of interviews and evidence.

The Management Support Manual

  • The QPS Management Support Manual contains guidelines on organisational management, including topics such as information management, workplace safety, code of dress and police station management.

The Operational Procedures Manual

  • The Operational Procedures Manual outlines how QPS will conduct procedures including coronial matters, investigations, driving service vehicles and more.

The Traffic Manual

  • The Traffic Manual outlines how QPS conducts road safety activity, including speed checks, drink and drug driving checks, vehicle impounding and more.

Service Manuals Definitions

  • The Service Manuals Definitions contain definitions and explanations of specific terms used throughout the manuals.

Complaint Resolution Policy

  • The Complaint Resolution Policy outlines how QPS resolves complaints.

For information relating to individual commands or regions, please refer to our Organisational Structure.