Police Minister Mark Ryan and Commissioner Ian Stewart attended the naming ceremony of Polair 2 at Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Highfields today.
The Minister and Commissioner joined the late Senior Constable Brett Forte’s wife Susie Forte and Brett’s children, parents and family for the ceremony.
The QPS helicopter, Polair 2, based out of Brisbane, was formally named ‘Brett A Forte’ in honour of Senior Constable Forte.
On May 29, 2017, Senior Constable Brett Forte was shot and killed on duty by an armed offender while executing his duties with the Toowoomba Tactical Crime Squad.
On this date and the subsequent day, Polair 2 provided aerial overview enhancing the situational awareness of the siege incident which enhanced the safety of all officers on scene.
Polair 2 was the initial helicopter which responded to the incident and is now named in Brett’s honour.
Commissioner Stewart said today’s ceremony was a testament to the courage and sacrifice that Senior