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Today, Commissioner Katarina Carroll offered her congratulations to Queensland Police Service officers and staff members who were acknowledged at the Awards for Excellence presentation.
The QPS Awards for Excellence provides an opportunity to recognise and acknowledge outstanding initiatives, teams and individuals which have made a positive and significant impact on the delivery of policing services across the state.

Gold, silver, bronze and highly commended awards were presented to 12 project teams in categories of customer focus, innovation, leadership, performance and sustainability.
The following nominations/projects were awarded the 2019 Awards for Excellence:

Central Region Operations Team
Distance Based Presentation Program
First Drinks Project
Look to the Stars
Negotiator Coordination Unit
Next Generation Speed Camera Team
OCGG DFV Strategy
Operation Street C.R.E.D
Our People Matter Team
Protective Services Recruit Training
Queensland Police Housing Policy Review Team
SHE Program

Commissioner Carroll congratulated both the winners and all of the finalists for their commitment to improving police practices across the state.
“The projects being recognised and awarded today are an example

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Congratulations to all award recipients
Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke MP on behalf of Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP yesterday joined Assistant Commissioner Clem O’Regan to recognise Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers and staff members for their contributions to the service.
Mr O’Rourke MP assisted Assistant Commissioner O’Regan with the presentation of the awards for a range of levels of service and achievement.
The National Police Service Medal, recognising a police officer’s past and future commitment to give ethical and diligent service was awarded to Sergeant Liam Daley, Senior Constable Amy Daley and Senior Constable Benique Howes.
Sergeant Daley, Senior Constable Daley and Senior Constable Howes were also awarded the National Medal for recognition of long service in an organisation that protects life and property at a risk to its members.

A Second Clasp to the National Medal as awarded to Acting Superintendent David Peff for an

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This week is Queensland Road Safety Week and together with Department of Transport and Main Roads, StreetSmarts, we’re committed to putting road safety first. In 2018, 245 people were killed on Queensland roads.
You’ve heard about the Fatal Five but did you know that one in every nine fatalities in 2018 were a result of distraction?

Mobile phones are a distraction in basically every part of our lives.
While they make our lives so much easier in so many ways, they can be deadly on our roads.
Using a mobile phone is a physical, visual, auditory and cognitive distraction. When you’re travelling at 60km/h, looking down at your phone for a mere two seconds can result in you travelling 33.33 metres without looking at the road. That’s 33.3 metres you have travelled blindly, unaware of your surroundings.
Keep distractions to a minimum so you can ensure safer roads for all road users.
The facts:

Driving while using

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A male constable from South Eastern Region has been stood down from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is subject to allegations of committing domestic violence.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.  This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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A man has died following a two vehicle crash at the Warwick Killarney Road at 5.30pm today.
The crash occurred 1 km outside of Warwick, it is believed that a 77-year-old man was the driver of a Honda SUV, and his 74-year-old wife and an 81-year-old woman were passengers in the car when it collided with a prime mover.
The car and prime mover were travelling east from Warwick to Killarney.
The man and two women were transported to Warwick Hospital where the man passed away in hospital, his 74-year-old wife was flown to Brisbane Hospital.
The 81-year-old woman received minor injuries
The driver of the Prime Mover didn’t not require any medical assistance.
Forensic Crash Unit officers from Toowoomba will work to determine the cause of the crash.

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South Brisbane detectives investigating the armed robbery of a bus driver at Forest Lake last night (Wednesday, July 28) have released CCTV and are appealing for public assistance.
Around 9.45pm a bus was parked at a bus interchange on Forest Lake Boulevard when a man armed with a tomahawk entered.
The man threatened the 66-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, pushing him several times in the chest before stealing a sum of cash.
He is described as African in appearance, approximately 175cms tall, aged between 20 to 30 and had a solid build. He was wearing a yellow coloured hooded jumper (possibly hi vis) and had a black mask covering his face.
Anyone with any information which could assist with inquiries, or drivers with relevant dash cam vision, is asked to contact police (details below).
The bus driver was not physically injured.
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This week is Queensland Road Safety Week and together with Department of Transport and Main Roads, StreetSmarts, we’re committed to putting road safety first. In 2018, 245 people were killed on Queensland roads.
Did you know that in 2018, 119 people were killed on Queensland roads as a result of drink or drug driving? That’s almost 50 per cent (48.6 per cent) of the total 2018 road toll.

A drink or two with a mate can be a recipe for a great time but if you plan to drink, you should always plan not to drive.
Alcohol causes blurred vision, a reduction in hearing, reduced attention span and a slowing down of reaction time.
All of these things are crucial to safely operating a motor vehicle.
Did you know? If you have a breath alcohol concentration level of just 0.15, you are 22 times more likely to become involved in a crash.
The facts:

One in every

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A male Senior Sergeant from Operations Support Command has been stood down from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is subject to allegations of domestic violence.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct. This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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A male senior constable from the Northern Region has been stood down from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is subject of an investigation into allegations of domestic violence.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.  This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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Police have charged a 37-year-old Landsborough man after he allegedly stole a vehicle and failed to stop for police on the Sunshine Coast.
Officers first sighted the stolen vehicle on the Bruce Highway at Glenview and observed the man allegedly armed with a firearm.
The vehicle was monitored until police attempted to intercept the vehicle a short time later on Albatross Street, Aroona.
The vehicle allegedly failed to stop and drove off towards Sugarbag Road where a tyre deflation device was deployed.
The vehicle allegedly engaged police in a short pursuit before a second tyre deflation device was successfully deployed on Nicklin Way, Currimundi.
The vehicle then crossed the median strip into oncoming traffic before coming to a stop with police then arresting the man.
No one was physically injured during the incident, however a police vehicle was affected by a tyre deflation device.
The man has since been charged with one count each of unlawful use

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