An intelligence-led operation at Maryborough Correctional Centre has successfully foiled an attempt to introduce a large quantity of contraband into the centre. The intercept was revealed as the Minister for Corrective Services Laura Gerber MP visited the Maryborough facility last week to meet with officers and
More injured and sick koalas are receiving life-saving care thanks to a new humane trap designed and manufactured by prisoners at Wolston Correctional Centre. Five new traps have been designed and manufactured by prisoners in the industry workshop at Wolson to support the RSPCA and non-profit
Congratulations again to Deputy Commissioner Gary McCahon, Correctional Supervisor John Rossett and former Community Corrections District Manager Selina Shea after being presented with their King’s Birthday honours by the Queensland Governor, Dr Jeanette Young AC PSM. After being named in the King’s Birthday 2024 Honours list
22 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in North Queensland. All 22 have completed an intensive, 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program. Former real estate agents, security officers and Defence Personnel are among 22 new officers to successfully complete the 10-week Custodial Officer
Congratulations again to QCS' newest Australian Corrections Medal recipients after they recently received their awards from the Queensland Governor, Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM. After being named in the Australia Day Honours List, Superintendent Stephen Wright, Correctional Supervisor Renee Rieson and Community Corrections District Manager Geoffrey
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
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
• Three Queensland Corrective Services officers receive prestigious Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) • Officers recognised for creating stronger, safer communities • The ACM recognises distinguished service by an operational member of an Australian state or territory civilian corrections service for adults. Three Queensland Corrective Services officers have been
From time to time, you may hear reports of prisoners absconding from low security facilities. We thought you might like some information on how prisoners are managed in low security facilities in Queensland, why low security is so important to community safety, and what happens when
