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You might have heard a bit about recidivism rates in Queensland recently, and we thought you might like to get the facts. You might have heard that last year about 42% of Queensland offenders ended up back in prison within two years. You may even have...
QCS made history last week when Commissioner Peter Martin signed an international Memorandum of Understanding with Commissioner Francis Haisoma of the Correctional Service of the Solomon Islands (CSSI). As a forward-thinking top tier public safety organisation, QCS is committed to ensuring our officers are highly trained...
A Queensland Corrective Services officer who put his life on the line to help a victim of domestic violence has received the Excellence Award in this year’s QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards. Custodial Correctional Officer, Mr Kyle Patrech from the Escort and Security Branch, was recognised for...
Several Queensland Corrective Services facilities will receive new custodial officers following yesterday’s graduation of 12 officers at the Queensland Corrective Services Academy. Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner Peter Martin said safety was a top priority for Queensland Corrective Services. “Custodial officers are at the front line of public...
Across Queensland, our officers are committed to playing a role in ending Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). We work closely with perpetrators to address their behaviours and deliver rehabilitative programs focusing on violence, sexual offending, substance abuse and mental health which have been linked to...
As a member of the Ipswich Koala Protection Society, Peter Luker, Supervisor at the Wolston Correctional Centre, dedicates his spare time to assisting injured and sick koalas. “To ensure we get the koalas to hospital as quickly as possible, we have enlisted the help of...
Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner Peter Martin welcomed 24 new custodial officers who graduated from the Queensland Corrective Services Academy yesterday. Commissioner Martin said the new officers would continue in their colleagues’ footsteps on the front line of public safety in Queensland, managing some of the most...
Queensland Corrective Services can confirm that Queensland Police Service is preparing a report for the coroner into the death of a 51-year-old prisoner at Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre this morning. The woman, who was in a single cell in the residential area, was located by staff...
A female visitor was arrested last week after allegedly trying to introduce drugs into Wolston Correctional Centre by hiding a package within her clothes. The 36-year-old has received a Notice to Appear on one count of supplying dangerous drugs to a correctional centre. Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner...
“They are proud when they can see a bag produced from start to finish and know they are helping the environment while gaining valuable skills.” “It is very empowering for our female prisoners and further prepares them for life outside of prison.”...
