Queensland Corrective Services officers continue to thwart major attempts to introduce contraband into correctional centres, recently seizing hundreds of prohibited items. Recently, officers from Palen Creek Correctional Centre near Beaudesert located and intercepted a significant quantity of contraband. More than 700 prohibited items, including mobile phones, chargers,
Queensland Corrective Services officers continue to thwart major attempts to introduce contraband into correctional centres, recently seizing several prohibited items in the state’s far north. Officers at Lotus Glen Low Security Correctional Centre located a concealed object during a routine perimeter patrol recently. Officers retrieved the package and
Queensland Corrective Services officers continue to foil attempts to smuggle contraband into correctional centres, seizing substantial quantities of prohibited items in two separate incidents across the state’s southeast. In a recent joint operation, officers from Wolston Correctional Centre and the Escort and Security Branch intercepted a
This ANZAC Day, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, bravery and unwavering spirit of all who have served, and continue to serve, in the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces. From Gallipoli and subsequent wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, your dedication to protecting our freedoms
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
We’ve been getting lots of questions about when visits will recommence at Queensland prisons. The answer isn’t a straight forward one. As you may be aware, the Queensland Government released a roadmap to the easing of community restrictions last week, and we will be using this
[Transcript:] May 1 marks the start of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in Queensland. Domestic and family violence is obviously a significant issue that we deal with on a range of levels at Queensland Corrective Services. There's a clear nexus between domestic and family violence and the
Our workforce is our greatest asset as a top-tier public safety agency, with more than 5000 officers working every day to keep communities safe by reducing re-offending. In the past week, the executive leadership team and I have had the privilege to visit community corrections offices