Have you always wanted to help the Police? Now is your chance.

Vacancies currently exist at Coolangatta Station and Elanora Police Beat where duties may include:

• Letterbox drops of crime alerts at identified hot spots
• Lock it or lose it campaigns at identified steal from motor vehicle hot spots
• Liaising with community groups and participating in community based activities
• Conducting home and business security audits and property identification/engraving
• Participating in crime prevention initiatives
• Displays at shows, fetes, community events

Vacancies also exist at the Gold Coast District Headquarters in Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise where duties will be customer service oriented.

To be eligible applicants must be:

• 18 years of age or over
• willing to participate in a mandatory training program
• prepared to participate in the VIP program for at least 12 months
• willing to work a minimum of 4 hours per week and a maximum of 16 hours per week
• agree to the Queensland Police Service conducting a national criminal history check

Any person who is eligible is invited to fill iin the application form available on the QPS website http://www.police.qld.gov.au/join/vip/join.htm and send it via email to DCPC.GoldCoast@police.qld.gov.au or send to Sgt Holly James at Broadbeach Police Station PO Box 419 Broadbeach 4218

Applications must be recieved by close of business Monday 3rd June, 2013

Police are investigating the assault of a man and a woman in a unit at Surfers Paradise
overnight.

Around 9.15pm three men forced entry to an Old Burleigh Road unit through a locked front door and assaulted a 28-year-old man with a tomahawk.

He sustained a laceration to his forehead and was transported to hospital for treatment to his injury.

A 36-year-old woman who was also in the unit at the time was punched by one of the men and received minor injuries.

All three men fled the scene.

There was no property stolen during the incident

Police believe the victims and the offenders are known to each other.

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.

An 18-year-old man has been charged with unlawful wounding following investigations into the alleged assault of a man and woman in a unit at Surfers Paradise last Monday night, June 3, 2013.

It will be alleged that around 9.15pm three men forced entry to an Old Burleigh Road unit through a locked front door and assaulted a 28-year-old man with a tomahawk.

He sustained a laceration to his forehead and was transported to hospital for treatment to his injury.

A 36-year-old woman who was also in the unit at the time was allegedly punched by one of the men and received minor injuries.

All three men fled the scene.

There was no property stolen during the incident.

The 18-year-old Mermaid Waters man has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow to also face charges of enter dwelling and commit and indictable offence while armed with an offensive weapon and assault occasioning bodily harm.

Police investigations are continuing.

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.

Through a Memorandum of Understanding, the QPS and QR work in partnership to ensure passenger and staff security on the Citytrain Network. International and national research confirm integrated security and safety initiatives are necessary to curtail criminality and anti-social behaviour on rail networks.

The Railway Squad provides a high profile uniform presence on the Citytrain railway network in order to enhance the safety of all rail users. The Squad also provides a proactive, supporting and coordinating role for policing initiatives impacting upon people’s safety whilst traveling on the rail network

The goal of the Robina Railway outpost, situated at the Robina Train Station is to reduce and control criminal and anti-social behaviour to the point where passengers and staff experience high levels of confidence about their personal safety and security when travelling or working on the Citytrain Network.

Railway Squad members attend jobs at the request of Queensland Rail (QR) Control and the Police Communications Centre. Investigations and prosecutions range from minor railway infringements to indictable offences including willful damage and grievous bodily harm. Most offences detected by Railway Squad officers will be investigated by those officers.

The Railway Squad is a specialist support unit, assisting regional police with their primary responsibilities. Railway Squad officers assist and are required to liaise between local police and railway control at serious incidents on the network such as fatalities and accidents. The Railway Squad does not perform revenue protection duties other than through concurrent activity such as criminal investigations or anti-social behaviour detected in the rail environment.

Operations are frequently conducted in conjunction with regional police and Transit Officers.

Whilst the operations of the Railway Squad are based around the Citytrain network, the expertise within the rail environment is accessible as a statewide resource for advice and assistance. The Squad also assists other national law enforcement agencies in relation to investigations, research and advice.

Police have charged a 25-year-old North Booval man with a range of offences after a number of incidents in the Southport area in the early hours of this morning.

The 25-year-old is scheduled to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with two counts of discharge weapon in a public place, carry weapon in a public place while loaded, unlawful possession of weapons, going armed so as to cause fear, assaults occasioning bodily harm, serious assault police, two counts of assault or obstruct a police officer, robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed/in company and unlawful use of a motor vehicles.

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.

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

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

Police have today released two images of a group of men they believe may have information in relation to the assault of a man at a coffee shop at Coolangatta on Saturday afternoon, June 8, 2013.

The men were seen near the area at the time of the assault and may have information to assist police with their investigation.

Police are appealing for the men or anyone who may know their identities to come forward and contact police.

Investigations are continuing into the incident and police are appealing to any members of the public that may have witnessed the assault or have any information to offer police about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.

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.

A man has been charged in relation to the assault of a 61-year-old man at a café at Coolangatta last Saturday afternoon, June 8, 2013.

Police located the man in the vicinity of Rowland Street at Slacks Creek around 9pm last night.

A 22-year-old Tugun man has been charged with serious assault.

He is due to face Beenleigh Magistrates Court this morning.

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.

Police are currently investigating after two men were injured at Surfers Paradise late this afternoon.

Initial investigations suggest around 5.15pm three men were involved in an altercation outside an address at Surfers Paradise Boulevard.

One man received what is believed to be a life threatening injury to his leg, the other a injury to his stomach believed serious. Both have been taken to the Gold Coast Hospital.

Police are attempting to locate the third man.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or qld.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.

Update: Image removed while investigations continue.

Gold Coast police investigating the wounding of two men in Surfers Paradise yesterday afternoon have released an image of a man who may be able to assist them with their inquires.

Around 5.15pm three men were involved in an altercation outside an address on Surfers Paradise Boulevard.

Two of the men, aged 33 and 38, sustained non life threatening stab wounds and were transported to the Gold Coast Hospital for treatment.

Police are still looking for the third man.

Anyone who has any information in relation to the current whereabouts of the man pictured is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Anyone who sees the man is advised not to approach him but to call Triple Zero (000).

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.

Police have charged a man over a stabbing incident in Surfers Paradise last Monday afternoon, June 17, 2013.

It is alleged two men were stabbed after they were involved in an altercation with another man outside an address at Surfers Paradise Boulevard.

Police officers performing patrols located the man in a street at Palm Beach around 10.30am today.

A 24 year old man of no fixed place of abode has been charged with grievous bodily harm and assault occasioning bodily harm.

He is due to face Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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.

Police are reminding everyone during the month of June to adhere to the sign posted and regulated speed limits.

Police will be undertaking Operation Cold Snap to coincide with the School Holidays and are asking all motorists to obey the 40km/h zone in and around our schools. Speeding is still a major contributing factor to serious and fatal traffic crashes and adhering to the speed limits is the best way to keep you and your family safe.

With the large amount of roadwork’s in and around the Gold Coast it is also vitally important that the sign posted speed limit is obeyed for the safety of all those working around the road works site.

Remember, road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Sergeant Dave Sampson, Senior Constable Jo Alofipo and Senior Constable Wayne Algie draw raffle tickets

Officers from the Coomera Dog Squad recently completed fundraising activities in support of the Mudgeeraba Special School.

All officers from the squad attended the school on Thursday, June 13, and presented the Principal Colleen Hope with a cheque for over $800 on behalf of the Coomera Dog Squad and officers from the Queensland Police Service.

All raffle prizes were donated by local businesses within the Coomera District. A special guest also attended the school – Recruit dog Opal who at the time was 13 weeks old.

Mudgeeraba Special School are attempting to raise $70,000 for the purchase of a new school bus.

Senior Constable Jo Alofipo, Recruit dog Opal meet the students

Senior Constable Lyle Slingsby, Recruit dog Opal and students

A multi agency emergency services exercise was conducted at an apartment complex in Main Beach today. The exercise was planned and organised by the Queensland Fire and Rescue Authority and involved Queensland Ambulance staff and Surfers Paradise Police staff.

The exercise demonstrated the ability of these agencies to work in cooperation with each other and with the apartment complex’s management to respond to a staged fire and entrapment.

These types of exercises are required to test the capability of emergency services and for each agency to understand their role. The exercise was completed without incident and a Queensland Fire and Rescue spokesman indicated that it had been successful and that each agency gained valuable experience from the exercise.

On the weekend of June 22 the Broadbeach Alliance hosted the 1st Broadbeach Country Music Festival at Broadbeach. Following on from the Blues on Broadbeach, the Broadbeach Country Music Festival saw around 30,000 visitors into the precinct across the weekend enjoying the free event.

Police from across the Gold Coast assisted in keeping the event safe, and worked closely with the hosting body, the Broadbeach Alliance in ensuring a successful event.

Sgt Jodie Cumner and Constable Kaye Forrest took the opportunity to meet Australian Country Music royalty in James Blundell, who was obliging in have a happy snap.

Broadbeach continues to be a great venue to host major community events, and planning is already underway for future music festivals in the precinct.

“In working with partners like the Broadbeach Alliance and the Broadbeach Licensed Venues Association, the Queensland Police Service is committed to ensuring the safety of all patrons to these large community events,” said Senior Sergeant Paul Hunter, the Officer in Charge of Broadbeach Police.

“The Broadbeach Alliance has been fantastic and we continue to work together to make Broadbeach a safe place to live work and play.”

Community groups and police to share in $160,000 as part of the 2013 Safer Queensland Community Grants

Suncorp Insurance partner with the Queensland Police Service to support community initiatives

After two successful years, Suncorp Insurance has once again joined forces with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to create a safer Queensland in 2013 by funding the third round of Safer Queensland Community Grants.

Applications are now open and community groups, not-for-profits and police throughout the state are encouraged to apply for grants between $1000 and $10 000 before July 31.

The Safer Queensland Community Grants program enables local communities to develop and implement projects that improve road safety or help reduce crime and fear of crime in Queensland.

In the past two years, the Safer Queensland Community Grants program has funded a wide range of hugely beneficial crime prevention and road safety projects in regional communities, including awareness and education campaigns addressing youth violence, drink driving, home and property safety, as well as school and community driving education programs.

Interested community groups, not-for-profits and police are encouraged to visit www.suncorp.com.au/saferqld for information and to apply.

A man and a woman have been charged after allegedly assaulting a man before damaging a police vehicle in Miami this morning.

Around 7.30am police were patrolling on Bardon Avenue when they located a man who claimed he had been assaulted.

Police attempted to intercept a vehicle that had left the scene. The vehicle stopped briefly on Oak Avenue before allegedly reversing into the front of the police vehicle before driving away.

Officers detained a man who had been a passenger in the vehicle before the car drove off.

Police located the vehicle a short time later in a nearby street, taking the female into custody.

The 38-year-old victim received bruises and lacerations to his face and neck and was transported to Robina Hospital.

No one was injured during the crash and the police car sustained minor damage.

A 30-year-old man from Varsity Lakes has been charged with one count each of robbery in company and grievous bodily harm.

A 27-year-old woman from Miami has been charged with one count each of robbery in company, dangerous operation of a vehicle, possession of a dangerous drug and possession of a drug utensil.

Both remain in custody are and due to appear before the Southport Magistrates Court on July 15.

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.

Police have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with their investigations into an incident at a shopping centre at Biggera Waters earlier this month.

Around 9.45am on Tuesday, July 2, a 15-year-girl was assaulted as she walked along a corridor outside public toilets at the complex on the Gold Coast Highway.

The girl did not sustain any injuries.

The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 170cm tall with a medium build, short brown hair and stubble growth on his face.

Anyone who may recognise the man in the CCTV image is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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.

On July 2 and 3, Senior Constable Jess Malloy and Bianca Jones from Pacific Fair Police Beat held a ‘Kid Safe’ campaign at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre with assistance from other members of Broadbeach Police Station.

The day was aimed at promoting the Queensland Police Service in a positive light within the community and encouraging children to approach police without hesitation for help or advice, or generally ask questions.

Children and adults were encouraged to talk to police members on the day, and have a good look inside the police van and rhino, and asked many questions about police equipment.

The Volunteers in Policing were great in assisting with taking children’s fingerprints and giving out stickers and safety information to parents. The day saw many happy children’s faces and there was great interest in the colouring-in competition.

The day was successful in raising the Queensland Police Services profile in the local Broadbeach community, with positive feedback received by parents and holiday carers alike.

Police are investigating a burglary that occurred early this morning at an address in Chevron Island.

Shortly after midnight, three males have forcibly entered a Stanhill Drive residence and have assaulted two of the male occupants.

The three men have then threatened the occupants and left the scene a short time later with a quantity of cash and electrical goods.

The two male occupants received minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

The three men are described as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance and had their faces covered.

Investigations are continuing.

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.

During the month of August, Gold Coast Police will be ramping up efforts to detect offences against traffic lights, signs and road markings in the relentless bid to reduce death and injury on our roads.

Obedience of these road rules is important. They create order from chaos. They improve the efficient movement of people and goods. They set boundaries beyond which there are consequences and they create certainty so people can drive with confidence and peace of mind. They even save lives. When people ignore these rules, all of these benefits are jeopardised.

The safety of all road users remains the focus for the Queensland Police Service and drivers are reminded that police will be out in force and can be anywhere at any time.

Remember: road safety is everyone’s responsibility.