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You’re invited to join your local police officers and Councillor Kim Marx for a Coffee with a Cop this Sunday.
When: Sunday, March 26
Time: 10am to midday
Where: Kingman St, Sunnybank Hills
Police and Councillor Marx will be available to meet and chat with local community members, to discuss crime issues and any local concerns, whilst enjoying a free coffee.
Volunteers in Policing will also be on hand to complete ‘one -way screws’ and take bookings for home security audits.
We have held a series of these events in the last few months, of which all have been well attended. We’ve received feedback that our local community feels grateful for the opportunity to meet and discuss their concerns with police and their local Councillor, so we’re glad we can hold another Coffee with a Cop event in your area.
We look forward to seeing you there!

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) deal with many facets of crime and community issues. Calls for service are prioritised according to urgency and seriousness and endeavours are made to reduce calls for service by proactive initiatives and crime prevention strategies. A routine shift for your local police involves many of these issues, and the day/night is balanced between reactive response and proactive crime prevention. One important role for local police is to reduce the impact of crime in the community. Police acknowledge the fear of crime is a real concern to residents, but it’s important to have a balanced view of the issue and seek the facts.
Community members may be aware of concerns regarding property crime in their neighbourhoods and may wonder what is being done to address the problem. As part of the strategic planning process, Sherwood Police look forward to implementing a local Crime Management Team. This team consists of a specialist

Acacia Ridge Detectives have released vision to assist in the investigation of a bottle shop robbery on March 20 at Sherwood.
Initial information suggests that 3 men entered the business on Sherwood Road shortly after 9pm and threatened the attendant with a knife.
The men made demands for cash, and when the attendant complied, they fled the scene with a sum of cash and were last seen in a mid-sized red car heading towards Oxley Road.
No one was injured as a result of the robbery.
It is believed that the three men were travelling in a 2013 red Mazda 3, Queensland registration 101TPX which was stolen from a Fernvale house in the early hours of March 18.
Police continue to appeal for anyone that has any information to assist with their investigation or may have been travelling in the area at the time and has a dash cam to contact them.
Investigations are continuing.
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Officers from the Centenary Crime Prevention Unit and Acacia Ridge Police Station, along with Police Liaison Officers and Volunteers in Policing will be running a ‘Coffee with a Cop event’ this week.
When: Thursday, March 23
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Where: Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown
Coffee with a Cop is about creating an opportunity for residents and community members to meet and speak with local police officers in a safe and non-threatening environment, whilst enjoying a free coffee.
You will find police located outside Millers on the 3rd floor of Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown, near Coffee Club.
We hope to see you there!

Wet conditions will be the biggest threat on Queensland roads as we launch our new road safety campaign to coincide with Easter school holidays.
The campaign, launched earlier today, is urging motorists to drive to conditions and check for road closures before leaving home.
Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said extra officers would target the Fatal Five over the school holiday period with a high visibility presence on the roads.
“There will be an increased police presence on the State’s major road networks over the next three weeks, with officers maintaining high visibility in order to discourage the contributing factors of road trauma,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“The 2015 Easter holiday period was the worst year on record for fatalities on our roads. Then 2016 was the best year yet. We’re hoping to replicate the positive result this Easter and would encourage everyone to remain vigilant and make wise decisions on our roads.”
The current

Due to inclement weather and the needs of the community in responding to the current weather event, the Graceville ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at Café 63 on Saturday, April 1 has been postponed until further notice.
Sherwood Police regret the delay, but the safety of residents and need to reduce road congestion is paramount after the significant weather event experienced.
Make sure you subscribe to myPolice Centenary here to be notified on the new event date.

Due to the inclement weather the Queensland Police Recruiting Seminar scheduled to be held this evening at the Springfield Lakes Community Centre at 6pm has now been CANCELLED for the safety of all participants.
Please monitor the Queensland Police Recruiting Website www.policerecruit.com.au for a future date for this seminar to be rescheduled.

What weighs over a ton, hates the rain, is hard to control and may hurt you or others? Your car!
With heavy rain featuring over the next few days, motorists are reminded that extra care must be taken when driving to their destinations.
Apart from reduced visibility, rain affects the safe operation of the car by reducing traction, the ability to steer and stop.
Aqua planning is caused by the tyre skating on the surface of the water, not the road, and results in total loss of control. When you think about it, your car is connected to the road at each corner by a tyre surface the size of your hand. Add water, and that area is reduced even further. By slowing down, the effects of water are reduced, and you maximise the rubber on the road.
After a significant volume of rain, water will pool in low lying areas of the road and

Parents be advised that ALL state, Catholic and Independent schools from Agnes Waters to the NSW border including Metropolitan, North Coast and South East Regions are CLOSED today.
For updated information listen to ABC radio or visit closures.det.qld.gov.au.

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— AnnastaciaPalaszczuk (@AnnastaciaMP) March 29, 2017

Update March 30: Coffee with a Cop event postponed.
Graceville ‘Coffee with a Cop’ postponed

Officer in Charge of Sherwood Station, Senior Sergeant Bill Salm is calling on all residents from the Sherwood, Graceville, Chelmer and Oxley areas to join him and his local officers, at a Coffee with a Cop event this Saturday.
Crime prevention officers and Volunteers in Policing will also be on hand to provide information on crime prevention tips and strategies and are welcoming bookings from the community to complete home security audits on their homes.
You will find us at:
Cafe 63, Oxley Road (at the rear of the premises)
April 1, 10am – midday (no it’s not a joke, we will actually be there!)
Police love to have a chat to local community members about crime, community news and matters which are important to local areas. We are keen to understand issues that are important to you, and identify ways in which we can work