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Townsville District Officer Chief Superintendent Craig Hanlon and Member for Thuringowa Aaron Harper, today officially introduced the Townsville Vulnerable Persons Unit (VPU).
The new unit will provide continuous strong leadership in order to develop, implement and coordinate a cohesive, informed and quality policing response to vulnerable persons in the Townsville District and prevent community and domestic violence.
This will be done through an integrated risk assessment and case management approach.
Officers at the Townsville VPU launch
Officers in the unit will identify suitable support services for vulnerable persons and will take up on referrals to influence positive behaviour change in perpetrators, consequently reducing harm to the community and repeat calls for police service.
Led by Officer in Charge Sergeant Elise Feltham, the unit is comprised of four experienced police officers dedicated to providing tailored multiagency services to vulnerable persons in the Townsville Police District.

Chief Superintendent Hanlon said that an integral function of the VPU was

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Detectives are investigating the sudden death of a 12-year-old boy at Mooroobool overnight.
Around 6.18pm, police and emergency services were called to Shang Park after reports of a disturbance between a group of youths.
Initial investigations suggest the boy was with three other boys when they became involved in a verbal altercation with another group at the location.
It is believed the 12-year-old boy then became involved in a physical altercation causing him to fall to the ground and become unconscious. The details of this altercation are being investigated.
The boy was taken Cairns Hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.
A crime scene has been established in order for police to determine the cause of death.
Investigations continue.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and

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A 35-year-old male assistant watchhouse officer from the Southern Region has been dismissed from the Queensland Police Service.
The civilian officer was the subject of a disciplinary hearing in relation to misconduct involving computer hacking and stealing.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer has been dismissed for misconduct.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found here.
Information about compliments and complaints can be found here.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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A woman has died in a fatal traffic crash at Parkhurst this afternoon.
Initial investigations indicate she was driving northbound on the Bruce Highway around 4pm when her car collided with two other vehicles near the Yeppoon Road intersection.
The 65-year-old local woman was pronounced deceased at the scene and no one else was seriously injured.
Traffic diversions will remain in place until later into the night.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Three men have been charged following a pursuit on the Sunshine Coast this morning involving an alleged stolen vehicle that later crashed at Maleny.
Around 3am Beerwah police observed a black Mazda 6 allegedly stolen from Jacobs Well on May 26 travelling along Frizzo Road through Palmview.
Officers then followed the vehicle as it turned onto Pignata Road and became stuck at a dead end.
As a result the Mazda continued through a roadworks access gate and onto a road that is currently being constructed next to the Bruce Highway with police following in an authorised pursuit.
A tyre deflation device was successfully deployed by a quick-thinking officer who exited their police vehicle while the stolen car was stuck at the dead-end street and set up the sting as it travelled onto the Bruce Highway.
Police continued to follow the damaged Mazda at low speed onto Steve Irwin Way before the vehicle lost traction and

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Police have arrested three men who became entangled in thick lantana after allegedly attempting to flee a crashed stolen vehicle on the Sunshine Coast this morning.
Around 3am Beerwah police observed a black Mazda 6 allegedly stolen from Jacobs Well on May 26 travelling along Frizzo Road through Palmview.
Officers then followed the vehicle as it turned onto Pignata Road and became stuck at a dead end.
As a result the Mazda continued through a roadworks access gate and onto a road that is currently being constructed next to the Bruce Highway with police following in an authorised pursuit.
A tyre deflation device was successfully deployed by a quick-thinking officer who exited their police vehicle while the stolen car was stuck at the dead-end street and set up the sting as it travelled onto the Bruce Highway.
Police continued to follow the damaged Mazda at low speed onto Steve Irwin Way before the vehicle lost

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The search for an overdue fisherman off the coast of Hervey Bay has re-commenced today.
Paul Brazier departed Urangan Boat Harbour around 1.30pm on Monday, May 25, for an overnight fishing trip with plans to return Tuesday afternoon.
A search was commenced yesterday afternoon and failed to locate Paul or his boat.
Today’s search, coordinated by Hervey Bay Water Police, includes Bundaberg and Hervey Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue volunteers, a helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft. It will focus on waters off Hervey Bay and Fraser Island.
Paul is described as Caucasian in appearance, 177cm tall, of a proportionate build with red crew cut hair, beard and moustache.
His boat is a white 2002 Yalta 5.4 metre half-cabin powerboat bearing registration NE852Q.
Anyone who may have seen Paul or his boat is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can

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During Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, the Queensland Police Service is supporting Australia’s first LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day today (May 28).
Queensland Police Officer and founder of LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day, Senior Constable Ben Bjarnesen, is a DVConnect Board Member and works closely with Queensland’s LGBTI+ communities to provide police support.
Queensland Police are working with DVConnect and Queensland Council for LGBTI Health to support the inaugural LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day on May 28 
Senior Constable Bjarnesen said the day, supported by DVConnect and the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health, aimed to raise awareness of domestic violence experienced within LGBTI relationships and improve the levels of reporting to authorities and support services.
“It’s so important that people from LGBTI communities know that help is available for them, that they don’t have to live with abuse and that everyone, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity, deserves to live a life

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A man has died in a traffic crash at Townsville this afternoon.
Initial investigations indicate a pushbike and truck collided at the corner of Woolcock and Duckworth streets around 1.20pm.
The cyclist, a 45-year-old Mount Louisa man was pronounced deceased at the scene and the 36-year-old truck driver was uninjured.
The road had to be closed for three hours while investigations were carried out.
Forensic Crash Unit inquiries are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Officers from Taskforce Maxima, Organised Crime Gangs Group, yesterday charged two men for public nuisance offences and issued further consorting notices for a gang-related disturbance at a Loganholme hotel on March 8.
Detectives from Taskforce Maxima have undertaken an investigation in relation to a group of men, including Mongrel Mob and Finks OMCG members and associates, being involved in an altercation at the hotel.
As a result of the investigation, police issued a 23-year-old man from Sunny Bank Hills and a 29-year-old man for Boronia Heights with consorting notices and public nuisance infringement notices.
In a separate matter, and after ongoing inquiries, consorting notices were also issued to two Bandido OMCG members living at Oxenford and Mount Cotton.
Consorting notices make it illegal for members to associate or keep company with other gang members.
Officer-in-charge of Taskforce Maxima (South East Region), Detective Senior Sergeant Troy Lehmann said police will continue to target criminal behaviour of

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