Queensland Corrective Services Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Operations has issued a stern warning to anyone considering attempting to smuggle drugs into Queensland correctional centres. “Anyone who attempts to bring contraband into correctional centres will be caught,” Deputy Commissioner Gary McCahon said. The warning comes after a joint operation
A key Queensland Corrective Services community service project is helping to bring people together and promote violence-free communities one star at a time. The One Billion Stars Project, created in 2012 and founded by Maryanne Talia Pau, is a star weaving project recognised as a symbol
Prisoners from Townsville Correctional Complex have rolled up their sleeves and started their chainsaws to assist with the TC Kirrily cleanup. Prisoners from Townsville Men's Low Security Farm and Winton, Boulia and Julia Creek Work Camps have deployed to the Billabong Sanctuary, which suffered significant damage
Low risk prisoners at Innisfail Work Camp are playing an important role in helping the town prepare for Cyclone Jasper, assisting the SES and Cassowary Coast Regional Council. The prisoners have been working in the community to prepare for storm season, clearing drains and gutters and
Queensland Corrective Services would like to remind journalists and news crews that under Section 132 of the Corrections Act, it is an offence to record or photograph Queensland Corrective Services’ facilities without the permission of the Commissioner. Our officers patrol the perimeters of our centres and
QCS and AEC are working together to enable eligible prisoners to submit a paper ballot Individuals who are fully remanded or serving less than three years are eligible to vote in state and federal elections. Eligible Queensland prisoners can vote in person in the Voice
16 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety Officers equipped with the highest level of training, skills and support to work on the frontline of reducing re-offending Queensland Corrective Services offers many career paths Queensland Corrective Services inducted 16 Custodial Correctional Officers
• 14 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety • Five officers recognised with prestigious National Medal • Officers equipped with the highest level of training, skills and support to work on the frontline of reducing re-offending Queensland Corrective Services inducted 14 Custodial Correctional Officers
43 new Custodial Correctional Officers representing 11 cultural and linguistic backgrounds graduated in Brisbane during Multicultural Queensland Month 2 officers awarded Unit Citations for professional conduct in restoring order and bringing non-compliant prisoners under control at Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre in 2020 2 officers
He might only be a year into the job, but Queensland Corrective Services Passive Alert Drug Detection dog Luka has started his career on a high – foiling an attempt to introduce a significant amount of drugs and other prohibited items into Woodford Correctional Centre. PADD
