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
It's arguably Cloncurry's biggest and most important weekend of the year, but before the crowds roll in and the rodeo rides into town the Julia Creek Work Camp is already hard at work behind the scenes helping turn one of Outback Queensland’s most iconic community
Attempted contraband introductions thwarted by QCS Intelligence Officers More than $250,000 of illegal drugs seized in one incident Corrective Services Investigation Unit, Queensland Police Service is now investigating Attempts to introduce contraband into correctional facilities through fake privileged legal mail are being routinely thwarted
Twenty-nine officers start new career at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre Graduation ceremony the biggest in the last five years Family links highlight generational career opportunities within QCS Opportunities available throughout the state to join the frontline of community safety Lotus Glen Correctional Centre welcomed 29
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
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
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
Mental health clinicians interested in working with individuals to improve wellbeing outcomes, promote rehabilitation and enhance community safety are invited to attend a Queensland Corrective Services information session in Cairns next week. The free information session provides an opportunity to engage with the clinical and program
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre was the scene of a simulated firefighting and search and rescue operation recently as a part of a multi-agency training exercise. The contingency training, which involved officers from the Queensland Corrective Services Centre Emergency Response Team (CERT) and dog squad, saw two
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