Armed robbery, Ashmore

August 21, 2013 at 12:13 pm

Police are searching for a man who robbed a tavern at Ashmore earlier this morning.

Around 10.30am a man walked through the main entrance of the premises at the corner of Cotlew Street and Currumburra Road and approached the gaming room counter.

The man claimed he was armed with a weapon and made demands for money.

An undisclosed amount of money was handed over from the till.

The man left the scene and was last seen heading towards Currumburra Road.

A weapon was not sighted during the robbery.

No one was physically injured during the incident.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.

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90 OFFICERS INDUCTED INTO POLICE SERVICE

Police Minister Jack Dempsey has welcomed 90 new police officers to the Queensland Police Service after they graduated from the QPS Academy at a ceremony in Oxley this afternoon.

Mr Dempsey said the state’s newest police officers had completed the 25-week recruit training program to become First Year Constables (FYC).

“I know from experience that being a police officer is a job like no other and extremely satisfying,” Mr Dempsey said.

“Each of these FYCs has shown they have the commitment, dedication and skills needed to help protect the people of Queensland.

“Within this graduated intake, we see officers ranging in age from 19 to 54 and with financial advisors, landscapers, child care workers and police officers from overseas amongst the cohort.

“They will bring enthusiasm and unique life experiences and skills to their new roles. I congratulate them on their incredible achievement and wish them all the best in their careers.”

The induction ceremony also saw the swearing-in of one Queensland Police Service Firearms Explosive Detection Dog, Pezz, who will be deployed to the Explosive Ordinance Response Team in Brisbane.

Commissioner Ian Stewart congratulated the 79 male and 11 female constables on their graduation and announced they would be deployed to the Central, Brisbane, South Eastern, Northern and Southern Regions.

“This is a proud moment for me in my role as Commissioner, but also for the families, friends and other support networks. I would like to thank them for all the support they have provided to this point, as they see the completion of their loved ones’ education as a police officer,” Commissioner Stewart said.

“It is my vision that these new constables will be courageous, fair and proud in their duties as they work to stop crime, make the community safer and build relationships.

“I would like to extend my thanks to the Education and Training Command staff at the Queensland Police Service Academy, both police officers and staff members, who have taught, mentored and shaped the officers who have graduated today.

“I wish luck to every officer in their career and feel confident they will uphold the QPS standards of excellence and service.”

The officers will be initially deployed to the following areas:
Mackay (6)
Rockhampton (6)
Gladstone (3)
Bundaberg (3)
Gympie (3)
North Brisbane (14)
South Brisbane (14)
Toowoomba (4)
Ipswich (5)
Caboolture (3)
Redcliffe (4)
Mt Isa (5)
Logan (12)
Gold Coast (8)

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Police target crime with new technology

myPolice QPS News

Deputy Commissioner Ross Barnett at Suncorp Stadium yesterday

Police will soon be able to target crime hot spots by digitally capturing number plates with the help of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology.

Deputy Commissioner Ross Barnett said the expansion of ANPR to broader purposes could include using the technology to identify the movements of vehicles or people implemented in criminal offences.

“ANPR is an efficient technology that will be used as an additional tool to help police investigations,” Deputy Commissioner Barnett said.

Addressing privacy concerns, Deputy Commissioner Barnett said accountability mechanisms would ensure the appropriate deployment of ANPR units.

“ANPR units will only be deployed for broader law enforcement purposes under the authority of a commissioned officer,” said Deputy Commissioner Barnett.

The ANPR units will be trialled over a period of 12 months in unmarked vehicles, after which it will be thoroughly evaluated.

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Don’t lose your kids at the Ekka

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Police Commissioner Ian Stewart is urging parents and carers to avoid losing children at the Ekka by collecting free wristbands and organising a meeting point should they become separated.

The initiative has proved successful at the Ekka over a number of years, helping police easily identify lost children and reuniting them with their parents and carers. In 2012 about 45 children and in 2011 about 86 children were separated from their carers at the Ekka and all were reunited.
Commissioner Stewart said it was distressing for all involved if children and parents were separated.
“We strongly encourage the use of the wristbands. Parents and carers can avoid some of the distress by discussing with their children what to do should they become separated,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“On arrival at the Ekka, parents should show their children where the police station is located, teach them how to identify a police officer and explain that they need to find a police officer if they become lost.”
Parents and carers are encouraged to record their names and contact details on the underside of the wristband so they aren’t visible to the general public.
The free wristbands will be available from the Exhibition Police Station which is the high set wooden building located about 50 metres from Gate 1 on Gregory Terrace.
 Schools or community groups bringing large groups of children to the Ekka are encouraged to register their attendance with police prior to attending the Ekka.  This will enable Police to quickly contact the relevant carers, should a child become separated from the group.
 To register the attendance of a school or large group of children please contact the Fortitude Valley Crime Prevention Unit via email crimepreventionValley@police.qld.gov.au or call 3737 5680. More information can also be viewed on the QPS YouTube site. Police encourage parents to know where their children are at all times.
 A separate police display at the Ekka is open from 9am to 7pm daily for the duration of the show.

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