Intelligence-sharing and collaboration between Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has resulted in a 34-year-old Berrinba man charged with eight offences, after he allegedly attempted to smuggle drugs into Woodford Correctional Centre. It’s alleged the man surrendered himself to police and while
Prisoners from Townsville Men’s Low Custody Correctional Centre have been put to work, joining forces with the State Emergency Service (SES) to fill sandbags ahead of the storm season. It marks the first time prisoners from Townsville Correctional Complex have been engaged to support disaster preparedness
Seven custodial officers graduate into the QCS Dog Squad with their General-Purpose dog partners Highly skilled teams deployed to correctional centres in South East Queensland The Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Dog Squad welcomed seven new Officers and their canine partners on Friday 17 October as
Officers recognised nationally for their commitment to safer communities Awards given to projects supporting and advocating for victims of domestic and family violence Two Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Officers have been recognised for their outstanding service at the national Probation & Community Corrections Officers Association
Queensland Corrective Services can confirm the prisoner who absconded from Julia Creek Work Camp on 2 October is in police custody and will be returned to a high security facility. Thanks to Mt Isa District Police for their efforts and to the media and public for
Congratulations again to three Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) officers nationally recognised with an Australian Corrections Medal for their outstanding service to community safety. After being named in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours list, Chief Superintendent Stuart McHaffie, Serious Offender Director Shannon Atkins and Correctional Manager Patrick
28 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in North Queensland. All 28 have completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program including on-the-job training. The new officers are now ready to play their role in protecting community safety. Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 28
22 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Far North Queensland. All 22 have completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program including on-the-job training. The new officers are now ready to play their role in protecting community safety. Retired officer with
17 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Central Queensland 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 Experienced officers with a combined
Queensland Corrective Services has welcomed another record-breaking number of officers to the frontline of community safety after 163 new Custodial Correctional Officers graduated in front of family and friends at a ceremony in Brisbane today (2 September). The new officers will strengthen frontline numbers at correctional
