Several Queensland Corrective Services’ female officers received accolades for their contributions to Queensland’s safety at the International Women’s Day Awards, last Friday (May 16), which had been postponed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Corrective Services Minister Laura Gerber praised the women for their unwavering dedication and
16 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Northern Queensland All 16 have completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program including on-the-job training. The new officers now ready to play their role in protecting community safety. Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 16 new
17 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Mareeba All 17 have completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program including on-the-job training The new officers now ready to play their role in protecting community safety. Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 17 new Custodial
10 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Central Queensland. All 10 have completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program including on-the-job training. Several officers recognised with Long Service and Good Conduct Medals and National Medals. Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 10 new
Three Queensland Corrective Services officers awarded the Australian Corrections Medal (ACM). Officers recognised for creating stronger, safer communities. The ACM recognises distinguished service by an operational member of an Australian state or territory civilian corrections service for adults. Three officers from Queensland Corrective Services (QCS)
QCS Intel Officers identified cause for targeted search of visitor vehicle Multiple items including drugs, weapons and licence plates located Two people arrested by QPS An intelligence-led operation at Maryborough Correctional Centre has taken a substantial haul of drugs, weapons and other illegal items off
Commissioner’s Awards for National Corrections Day Award recipients: Safety - Demonstrating concerted action to deliver safer correctional environments and the community. Winner - Greg Friend at Numinbah Correctional Centre Winner - Mark Boyton from Infrastructure Technology and Asset Services (absent) Winner - Dean Bell from Townsville Correctional Centre Excellence -
Queensland illuminates blue to mark National Corrections Day today (May 16). National Corrections Day raises awareness about the critical work of correctional officers on the front line of public safety. Several officers acknowledged for their dedication and professionalism. Queensland illuminated blue today (May 16) to
Two Queensland Corrective Services officers were presented with the Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) at a ceremony at Government House in Brisbane on Thursday 1 May, as part of the Australia Day Honours List for 2025. Lauren Thompson, Acting Director Community Corrections Operations and retired Woodford Correctional
A group of six prisoners at Townsville Men’s Low Custody Correctional Centre are on track to reform after completing a Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure. The course, delivered under supervision alongside Registered Training Organisation Occupational Skills Centre Australia, is providing prisoners education and qualifications to secure
