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QCS celebrates excellence in Corrections

2023 Commissioner’s Awards for Excellence announced. Officers acknowledged for epitomising the very best in corrections. Now in its fifth year, the Awards have recognised close to 60 individuals, teams and projects which have demonstrated excellence in their efforts to keep communities safe. Queensland Corrective Services

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QCS officers help First Nations prisoners celebrate cultural heritage

Capricornia Correctional Centre is helping First Nations prisoners to rehabilitate and connect with culture through art during NAIDOC week. Cultural Liaison Officer Anthony said the NAIDOC art competition held each year at the correctional centre had a positive impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners

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New correctional officers boost community safety in South East Queensland

33 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety 403 new officers have joined QCS in the past year One officer recognised with prestigious National Medal Officers equipped with the highest level of training, skills and support. Queensland Corrective Services inducted 33 Custodial

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Capricornia Correctional Centre launches the Disrupting Family Violence Program

 Capricornia Correctional Centre (CAPCC) launches program to tackle domestic and family violence.  The Disrupting Family Violence Program (DFVP) is a perpetrator program delivered over 10 weeks.  Program involves officers from Custodial Operations, Community Corrections, and violence specialists. Capricornia Correctional Centre has launched the Disrupting Family

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Commissioner praises efforts of officers at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre

The Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner has praised officers at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre for their vigilance after detaining a trespasser who attempted to introduce contraband into the centre over the weekend. On Sunday 28 May, officers from LGCC responded to a Code Purple after locating a

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Meet Bec, Probation Services Officer

Are you curious about what goes on inside the world of probation services? Well, meet Bec, a dedicated Probation Services Officer at Rockhampton Community Corrections. Bec's work involves engaging with offenders, helping them develop new skills and positive habits to reduce their risk of reoffending.

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Grad mentoring to boost development and safety

Trial underway at Lotus Glen and Capricornia correctional centres Extra support provided to new custodial officers during initial placement Mentoring develops recruits and enhances workplace safety New graduates at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre and Capricornia Correctional Centre are taking part in a mentoring program to

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New correctional officers improve community safety in Maryborough

New correctional officers improve community safety in Maryborough Thirteen new Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety Two officers recognised with the National Medal Eight officers recognised with the Long Service and Good Conduct Medals Queensland Corrective Services offers many career paths Queensland

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Townsville Custodial Correctional Officers disrupts drug plans

Queensland Corrective Services have praised Custodial Correctional Officers for foiling several complex plans to introduce drugs and other prohibited items into Townsville Correctional Complex. More than a dozen prisoners have been charged over the offences thanks to a joint investigation between QCS’ Intelligence Unit and Queensland

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Maryborough Correctional Centre celebrates 20th anniversary

Maryborough Correctional Centre turns 20 The correctional centre was commissioned on 16 April 2003 Officers recognised with Meritorious and Ethical Service Medals, Long Service & Good Conduct Medals and National Medals Maryborough Correctional Centre has celebrated its 20th Anniversary with an event at the facility