The Queensland Police Service is investigating the death of a prisoner from Maryborough Correctional Centre. The prisoner died at Hervey Bay Hospital on December 1 following an alleged incident in custody with two other prisoners on November 26. Queensland Corrective Services is assisting with the investigation. No officers
QCS Commissioner’s Awards for Excellence held today Awards reflect commitment to restoring community safety, reducing reoffending, safe workplaces and community partnerships Top award handed to multiple teams for their response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred Individual and team distinction were celebrated at the 2025 QCS Commissioner’s
The prisoner who absconded from Townsville Men's Low Security Centre has been arrested and is back in custody. Our thanks to Queensland Police Service for their efforts in locating and taking the man back into custody.
Offenders on community service in the Roma and Mackay regions have been put to work making beanie hats for premature babies as they make their reparations to the community. The initiative is helping to reform offenders and deliver safer communities one stitch at a time. Working under
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
