More Body Worn Cameras for Queensland Police

Minister for Police Mark Ryan has today announced the commencement of stage two of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) statewide roll out of body worn cameras (BWC).

Minister Ryan said the stage two roll out of BWC will see the total number of devices in use across Queensland increase to 5,100.

“The Palaszczuk Government allocated more than $6 million over three years to provide BWCs to our frontline men and women to help keep them safe,” Minister Ryan said.

“With 2400 new BWCs distributed throughout the state as part of stage 2, as well as the redeployment of existing cameras to identified stations, the Palaszczuk Government has delivered the largest roll out of BWCs in Australia and the third in the world.

Minister Ryan said in 2016, stage one of the BWC roll out delivered cameras for 26 police stations, 47 road policing units and 13 tactical crime squads within the south-east, central and north Queensland.

“The Stage 2 rollout will see BWC equipment and training rolled out to an additional 142 police stations by December 2017. The deployment of all 5100 BWCs will see this capability delivered to a total of 168 police stations throughout the state,” Minister Ryan said.

“This is a significant advancement for the Service and will almost double the existing fleet of BWCs and delivers on this Government’s commitment to keeping our frontline officers safe.

“Frontline police including general duties officers and specialist police such as Road Policing Command officers, tactical crime units, rapid action and patrols groups benefited from stage one of the BWC roll out, and now we are expanding this across Queensland.”

Commissioner Ian Stewart said the further roll out of BWC was a significant advancement for the QPS and the new technology would deliver improved performance and services for the community.

“BWC have seen significant benefits to the Service, and the community, including saving officers a minimum of 10 minutes a shift, and enhanced evidence gathering and storing techniques,” Commissioner Stewart said.

“BWC have assisted officers in dealing with a number of operational situations, including serious incidents such as domestic and family violence and alcohol-fuelled violence through enhanced evidence gathering.

“Extra training will be provided throughout the state with the stage two roll out expected to be completed in December 2017,” Commissioner Stewart said.

Locations receiving Body Worn Cameras as part of the July 2017 roll-out:

Gold Coast District

Coolangatta

Coomera

Mudgeeraba

Nerang

Palm Beach

Robina

Runaway Bay

 

Logan District

Beaudesert

Beenleigh

Browns Plains

Crestmead

Jimboomba

Logan TCS

Loganholme

North Tamborine

Springwood

 

Mackay District

Bowen

Calen

Carmila

Mackay TCS

Mackay Northern Beaches

Moranbah

Sarina

Whitsunday

 

Capricornia District

Blackwater

Emerald

Gladstone

Gracemere

Mount Morgan

Tannum Sands

Woorabinda

Yeppoon

 

Far Northern District

Atherton

Bamaga

Coen

Cooktown

Edmonton

Hope Vale

Innisfail

Kowanyama

Kuranda

Laura

Lockhart River

Mareeba

Mission Beach

Mossman

Pormpuraaw

Port Douglas

Smithfield

Thursday Island

Tully

Weipa

Wujal

Yarrabah

 

Townsville District

Ayr

Charters Towers

Clare

Deeragun

Giru

Greenvale

Halifax

Home Hill

Ingham

Kirwan

Mundingburra

Prairie

Richmond

Rollingstone

Stuart

Townsville (Vincent)

 

Mt Isa District

Cloncurry

Mornington Island

Mount Isa

 

PSRT

Dog Squad

 

Wide Bay Burnett District

Bundaberg

Gympie

Hervey Bay

Maryborough TCS

 

Sunshine Coast District

Beerwah

Caloundra

Coolum

Kawana Waters

Maroochydore

Nambour

Noosa Heads

Sunshine Coast TCS

 

Ipswich District

Booval

Goodna

Karana Downs

Lowood

Springfield

Yamanto

 

Darling Downs District

Gatton

Goondiwindi

Laidley

Oakey

Stanthorpe

Toowoomba TCS

Warwick

 

South West District

Cherbourg

Cunnamulla

Dalby

Kingaroy

Longreach

Murgon

Nanango

Roma

St George

 

Moreton District

Bribie Island

Redcliffe TCS

 

North Brisbane District

Albany Creek

Carseldine

Dayboro

Ferny Grove

Hendra

Indooroopilly

Mango Hill / North Lakes

Petrie

Sandgate

Stafford

The Gap

 

South Brisbane District

Acacia Ridge

Annerley

Calamvale

Capalaba

Carina

Cleveland

Coorparoo

Dunwich

Dutton Park

Holland Park

Inala

Macleay Island

Moorooka

Morningside

Mount Ommaney

Redland Bay

Russell Island

Upper Mount Gravatt

Wynnum

 

Media contacts

Minister Ryan’s Office:                                                                  Ph: (07) 3035 8300

Police Media:                                                                                  Ph: (07) 3015 2444