Prisoners

Low security and its role in community safety

From time to time, you may hear reports of prisoners absconding from low security facilities. We thought you might like some information on how prisoners are managed in low security facilities in Queensland, why low security is so important to community safety, and what happens when

Qcs10147 Enhanced Nr

New correctional officers improve community safety in South East Queensland

30 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety. Queensland Corrective Services offers many career paths. Officers equipped with the highest level of training, skills and support. Queensland Corrective Services inducted 30 Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO) to the frontline of public safety on

Microsoftteams Image (4)

Commissioner praises efforts of officers at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre

The Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner has praised officers at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre for their vigilance after detaining a trespasser who attempted to introduce contraband into the centre over the weekend. On Sunday 28 May, officers from LGCC responded to a Code Purple after locating a

Microsoftteams Image (4)

Major contraband finds at Borallon Training and Correctional Centre

Queensland Corrective Services’ prison intelligence have thwarted plans to introduce a significant amount of drugs and other prohibited items into Borallon Training and Correctional Centre on two separate occasions. The first of the contraband seizures occurred on April 6 where officers located several items including Buprenorphine,

Qcs20063

New correctional officers improve community safety in South East Queensland

20 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety. Queensland Corrective Services offers many career paths. Officers equipped with the highest level of training, skills and support. Queensland Corrective Services inducted 20 Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO) to the frontline of public safety on

Lgcc First Year Mentor Program

Grad mentoring to boost development and safety

Trial underway at Lotus Glen and Capricornia correctional centres Extra support provided to new custodial officers during initial placement Mentoring develops recruits and enhances workplace safety New graduates at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre and Capricornia Correctional Centre are taking part in a mentoring program to

Microsoftteams Image (4)

Townsville Custodial Correctional Officers disrupts drug plans

Queensland Corrective Services have praised Custodial Correctional Officers for foiling several complex plans to introduce drugs and other prohibited items into Townsville Correctional Complex. More than a dozen prisoners have been charged over the offences thanks to a joint investigation between QCS’ Intelligence Unit and Queensland

Qcs10046

New correctional officers improve community safety in Capricornia

Nine new Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety Two officers recognised with Long Service & Good Conduct medals Officers equipped with highest level of training Queensland Corrective Services offers many career paths Queensland Corrective Services inducted nine Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO) to

Dscn4562

Maryborough Correctional Centre celebrates 20th anniversary

Maryborough Correctional Centre turns 20 The correctional centre was commissioned on 16 April 2003 Officers recognised with Meritorious and Ethical Service Medals, Long Service & Good Conduct Medals and National Medals Maryborough Correctional Centre has celebrated its 20th Anniversary with an event at the facility

Qcs18972

New correctional officers help keep South East Queensland communities safe

33 new Custodial Correctional Officers joined the frontline of public safety today (Wednesday 15 March). 7 Custodial Correctional Officers recognised with the prestigious National Medal Commissioner’s Challenge Coin presented to community representative Queensland Corrective Services held its first graduation ceremony of the year on Wednesday