Crimestoppers Queensland celebrates 35th birthday and funding boost from Miles Government

Published Wednesday, 21 August, 2024 at 05:14 PM

Minister for Police and Community Safety
The Honourable Mark Ryan

  • Crimestoppers Queensland celebrates 35th birthday at Parliament House event
  • Miles Government confirms $400,000 in ongoing annual funding for the Queensland institution
  • The Miles Government and Crimestoppers Queensland will continue their partnership in supporting community safety

After more than three decades helping to fight crime and support community safety, Crimestoppers Queensland has celebrated its 35th birthday at a special commemorative event at Parliament House.

During its 35 year history Crimestoppers Queensland has received over 1.3 million anonymous reports which have assisted in solving and preventing crimes.

The organisation has supported more than 120,000 charges being laid, resulting in more than 42,000 arrests.

In addition, Crimestoppers Queensland has helped recover more than $660,000 worth of illegal drugs.

Crimestoppers invaluable work is supported by more than 350 volunteers and 22 area committees.

In a further recognition of the outstanding contribution Crimestoppers makes to the community, the Miles Government today announced $400,000 in ongoing annual funding to support the dedicated efforts Crimestoppers and its people make to protect their fellow Queenslanders.

Quotes attributable to Police Minister Mark Ryan:

“The Miles Government’s partnership with Crimestoppers Queensland is a key foundational element of the government’s commitment to community safety.

“The funding announced today is a reflection of how highly the government regards the efforts of Crimestoppers on behalf of their fellow Queenslanders.

“And I know that the Queensland Police Service is also deeply appreciative of the efforts of Crimestoppers.

“It’s partnerships like this involving police, Crimestoppers and government that further enhance our joint commitment to keeping the community safe and making sure that Queenslanders not only are safe, but feel safe.

“I congratulate Crimestoppers for their many years of dedicated and selfless service to the Queensland community.”

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