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District Officer, A/Chief Superintendent Brett Schafferius today spoke to local media and praised communities in the path of TC Nathan for their preparedness.

The Queensland Police Service induction took place on July 24, 2014.

Each year, hundreds of firearms are stolen from regional and remote communities, many ending up in the hands of criminals and used in violent crimes.

Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, today  joined Superintendent Shane Holmes to announce a trial of on-water drug testing and enforcement for the Queensland Police Service.

The announcement took place at the South Bank Pontoon, on board the PV Conroy showing the Draeger Drug Test 5000 instruments.

On water drug testing has been undertaken during joint operations with the Road Policing Unit since 2010.

The QPS trial aims to provide Water Police with the equipment, training and capacity to undertake their own on-water drug testing independent of these joint operations.

Officer in Charge of Water Police Brisbane, Senior Sergeant David Edden said this trial would increase the effectiveness of crime prevention in Queensland, as well as improving safety on the waterways and open sea.

“Alcohol and drugs potentially increase the risk of you having a marine incident, and with this new Water Police capability to test in more places more often, drug drivers of vessels will be caught,” Senior Sergeant Edden said.

“Water Police will continue to work with their partner enforcement agencies, Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Maritime Safety Queensland to enhance water safety for the Queensland community.”

Police Minister said that with increasing numbers of vessels on the waterways, it is important that police and their partner agencies create a safe environment on the water.

“This improved capacity for police to target drug drivers of vessels will allow them to remove these threats to public safety from our waterways.”

“Ultimately it is the aim for every water police unit across the state to have a Draeger DrugTest 5000 and relevant water police officers trained in its use,” Minister Ryan said.

So far, two Draeger Drug Test 5000 instruments have been purchased for Water Police, and the QPS is in the process of purchasing a third instrument.

Currently, 16 Water Police officers across the state have been trained to use the drug testing equipment.
During the trial, the instruments will be shared between water police stations with 24 metre catamaran vessels: Thursday Island, Cairns, Townsville, Whitsundays, Yeppoon and Brisbane.

The pilot will be evaluated after six months.

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Today I had the opportunity to delve into the dark corners of Senior Sergeant Paul Algie's mind. Senior Sergeant Algie is currently relieving as the Officer in Charge of Mackay station, usually performing the role of the District Disaster Response Coordinator.

He was only too happy to take a little time out and play some word association games. He has some good responses... have time? Listen in.

-Senior Constable Steve Smith

Queensland, it’s up to us to make child protection our responsibility and this is why we are proud supporters of Queensland Child Protection Week. Together, let’s play a role in ensuring children are always nurtured and safe.

Visit www.childprotectionweek.org.au for more information.

Tropical Cyclone Nathan update:

Hope Vale remains isolated after flooding has cut access to the town via Laura and Cooktown.

Local police are reminding motorists not to risk entering flood waters as they will not only put their lives and those of passengers at risk, but also those of emergency services and members of the public called upon to effect rescues.

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You might think that travelling just one or two kilometres over the posted speed limit is ok, but the reality is that this is never ok. Put road safety first this Queensland Road Safety Week.

This week police shut down a major Ice ring in St George and the South West area.
While the operation may have closed, our officers are continuing to roll out a range of proactive programs and initiatives to keep the local community safe.

It is important for police dogs to learn to swim as some offenders will stop at nothing to get away from police.
In future weeks, Axel will be introduced to the ocean so he can become familiar with the sound of waves and the rough water.
Axel's training is all about making games for him. He loves chasing his toy and he will go through the water to get to it!

The Queensland Police Service can now issue Traffic Infringement Notices by email, MMS or by post.