New Logan Hospital Precinct Police Beat strengthens frontline presence

The Crisafulli Government is delivering the new Logan Hospital Precinct Police Beat to improve response times and operational efficiency in one of south east Queensland's busiest precincts.
Co-location at Logan Hospital strengthens police support for frontline health workers, patients and visitors to make Queensland safer.
Part of the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to restore safety and deliver the frontline support police need after Labor’s decade of decline.

The Crisafulli Government is strengthening frontline policing in South East Queensland with the official opening of the Logan Hospital Precinct Police Beat, ensuring officers are positioned where they are needed to make Queensland safer.

The new Police Beat delivers on the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to restoring safety where you live after Labor’s decade of decline, by delivering more police with better tools and infrastructure to make Queensland safer.

Located on the grounds of Logan Hospital, the new Police Beat places officers closer to one of the district's busiest service hubs, enabling faster responses and improved coordination with healthcare workers and emergency services.

The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer with more police, stronger laws and the resources they need, and has already delivered a 7.2 per cent reduction in the number of victims of crime in 2025 compared with the previous year, based on population.

Frontline policing capacity has also improved, with a net increase of 588 police officers since the October 2024 election, while unplanned attrition has fallen to 2.6 per cent - the lowest level in five years.

The Police Beat services the suburbs of Loganlea, Meadowbrook and Waterford West, ensuring surrounding communities benefit from a visible and proactive police presence.

Staffed by a dedicated team of four officers, including a Sergeant Officer in Charge, the Beat is equipped with marked police vehicles to support patrols, respond to incidents, and engage with the community.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the Police Beat was part of the Crisafulli Government’s plan to make Queensland safer.

“The Crisafulli Government is delivering the infrastructure and frontline support police need to do their job effectively and keep Queensland communities safe after Labor’s decade of decline," Minister Purdie said.

"This Police Beat ensures our officers are right where they are needed most, supporting frontline health workers and protecting patients, staff and visitors.

“By co-locating police at Logan Hospital, we are improving response times and enabling officers to respond quickly to incidents, while maintaining strong engagement with the surrounding community.

“This is about restoring safety where Queenslanders live, work and receive essential services."

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said the Logan Hospital Police Beat complemented the Crisafulli Government’s broader investment in hospital safety across Queensland.

“Our hospitals must be safe places for staff to work and for patients and families to receive care, and this Police Beat adds another layer of protection at one of our busiest hospitals,” Minister Nicholls said.

“That commitment is backed by $8.7 million in Budget funding to strengthen hospital security statewide, including expanding our Healthcare Security Ambassador workforce, boosting security officers, and rolling out body-worn cameras, CCTV and fixed duress alarms.

“Co-locating police within the Logan Hospital precinct strengthens coordination with hospital security and clinical teams, enabling faster responses, early intervention and safer outcomes for staff, patients and visitors.”

Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations John Tims said the new facility would continue to service the area and maintain the strong community engagement focus previously delivered from the Loganlea Police Beat.

“While the location has changed, our commitment to supporting the Loganlea community remains exactly the same,” Deputy Commissioner Tims said.

Acting Chief Superintendent Peter Miles said the new location is designed to enhance accessibility and response times for the Queensland Police Service.

“A significant portion of the Beat’s work is centred around the hospital,” Chief Superintendent Miles said.

“Given the area is such a major hub, this new location ensures our officers remain visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of our community.”

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