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The Queensland Mounted Police Unit has a highly visible policing role. Key priority area—public order and safety Safe and secure rail networks The Service consolidated its partnership with Queensland Rail through the development of a new Memorandum of Understanding, enabling the continued provision of a dedicated Railway Squad based at Roma Street, Petrie, Redbank, Manly and Beenleigh railway stations. The key focus is to provide a safe and secure passenger train environment with respect to personal safety and property security. The Railway Squad participated in 165 proactive operations, addressing a range of issues including drug, alcohol and good order offences. In addition, the Railway Squad contributed to crowd management activities at 47 major sporting events by policing the associated major transport hubs for Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane and Skilled Park at Robina. Crowd management The Mounted Police Unit, along with other areas of the Service, continued to provide high visibility patrols throughout police operations and at major events. This acts as a significant deterrent to offenders and provides patrons at events with a very visible police presence to enhance overall safety and security. Major events serviced throughout the year included: ANZAC Day, Brisbane Riverfire, Lexmark Indy 300 Car Carnival, Police Remembrance Day, Schoolies Celebrations, 2007 Royal Queensland Show and the Woodford Folk Festival. Drug detection The Brisbane Dog Squad provided drug detection support to operational police in all parts of Queensland. The Drug Detection Dog Unit performed 3 183 drug searches during the financial year, which resulted in significant seizures of drugs, firearms and property. The Drug Detection Dog Unit is assisting with Operation ‘Weed it out’. This initiative has been developed in partnership with North Queensland Indigenous communities and targets drug use in these communities. More on page 83 The Police Dog Development Program yielded four litters totalling 19 puppies. These puppies will be assessed for suitability as police dogs. Dignitary protection In 2007 the QPS, in collaboration with Commonwealth security agencies and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), assumed responsibility for the security of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) events staged in Queensland. The Trade Ministers meeting held in Cairns in early July and the Finance Ministers’ meetings held in Coolum 18 With honour we serve Output 1: Community Safety and Engagement
in August and September involved Ministers and delegations from the 21 APEC countries. Staff from State Security Operations Group (SSOG), Security Intelligence Branch, led the intelligence and dignitary protection operations that underpinned event security. The Federal Election campaign saw Queensland figure prominently in the itineraries of the incumbent Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. Teams of SSOG and regional dignitary protection personnel, working with their AFP counterparts, provided protective security to both leaders during campaign visits. Safer waterways Water Police officers provide a policing presence, both proactive and reactive, on and around Queensland waterways. There are 11 full time water police stations throughout the State, in addition to 13 general duties stations in isolated areas which have small vessels. The Service has a fleet of 70 vessels. Safer law enforcement More on page 72 A 12-month trial of Conducted Energy Devices (‘tasers’) commenced on 1 July 2007. During the trial, tasers were used initially by Regional Duty Officers and District Duty Officers in the Metropolitan South, Metropolitan North and South Eastern police regions. On 1 April 2008, the trial was expanded to include first response officers in the Dutton Park Police Division. The trial concluded on 30 June 2008. The 12-month trial was about ensuring the safety of police and members of the public. It provided the Service with the opportunity to investigate, review and consider new methods for dealing with dangerous and violent offenders with minimal long-term injuries to both offenders and arresting officers. During the trial, tasers were effective in a number of violent situations. As at 30 June 2008, tasers had been used 188 times. On 82 (or 43%) of those occasions, the mere presentation of a taser resolved the situation, allowing police to control a person without injury to anyone. Forty-two (or 23%) incidents have involved persons who were suicidal. On 29 January this year, it was announced there would be a staged roll-out of tasers to first response officers, which commenced following the completion of the trial in June. Water Police provide a policing presence, both proactive and reactive, on and around Queensland waterways. Output 1: Community Safety and Engagement With honour we serve 19
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Page 5 and 6: Our staff The Service employed 13 9
Page 7 and 8: Strategic priorities Key strategic
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Page 11 and 12: Corporate governance Our approach t
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Page 21 and 22: Crime prevention initiatives Crime
Page 23 and 24: Safety and security for seniors Two
Page 25 and 26: Flood relief operations The recent
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Page 49 and 50: Professional Standards and Ethical
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Page 59 and 60: Corporate Resource Management Key p
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Environmental sustainability and in
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Carbon emissions The QPS is committ
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The Logan Police District is the la
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Financial position Assets The net a
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Australian Police Medal Awarded for
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Awards for Excellence Lantern Award
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