Published Thursday, 02 August, 2007 at 08:50 AM
Minister for Police and Corrective Services
The Honourable Judy Spence
SENIOR POLICE OFFICER TO ASSIST WITH NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PROJECT
A senior Queensland police officer with extensive experience working with indigenous people is being deployed to the Northern Territory to help with the federal government’s National Indigenous Project, Minister for Police Judy Spence said today.
“Superintendent Tonya Carew will join the 10 other officers from the Queensland Police Service who are being sent to the Northern Territory to work on this project,” Ms Spence said.
“Superintendent Carew has 32 years experience working for the Queensland Police Service and is widely recognised for her experience working with indigenous people and victims of sexual abuse in regions including Mareeba, Longreach, Charleville and Ipswich.
“She will work alongside the Australian Federal Police Commander and will focus on the rotations of police officers from states contributing personnel to the project and issues such as planning and the welfare, training and preparation of officers for their deployment.”
Ms Spence said Superintendent Carew has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her services in training more than 100 volunteers in assisting children who were the victims of sexual abuse.
“Clearly her experience in training people to help children who have been abused will provide a major boost to the effort in the Northern Territory.”
Superintendent Carew said she is looking forward to helping the Northern Territory police.
“When I first read about the project I was drawn to it, I have helped and worked with a lot of indigenous people during my career, and I am sure the QPS can make a positive contribution to the children in indigenous communities by assisting NT Police.”
“Leaving the Brisbane Central District is difficult for me personally, as my time here has undoubtedly been the most enjoyable time of my career. I take my hat off to my staff, who work tirelessly in probably one of the busiest places in the state. I have worked with fabulous, dedicated staff, I have made life long friends and I take with me many great memories.”
Ms Spence said the government committed 10 officers to the Northern Territory in June after an agreement with the federal government for $12 million in funding to boost police housing in Queensland indigenous communities.
“This will help fund housing for the 29 extra police we announced earlier this year for Queensland’s indigenous communities.
“We felt that if the Commonwealth wanted us to help them in their campaign in the Northern Territory they should support our commitment to increase police in Queensland indigenous communities,” Ms Spence said.
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“Superintendent Tonya Carew will join the 10 other officers from the Queensland Police Service who are being sent to the Northern Territory to work on this project,” Ms Spence said.
“Superintendent Carew has 32 years experience working for the Queensland Police Service and is widely recognised for her experience working with indigenous people and victims of sexual abuse in regions including Mareeba, Longreach, Charleville and Ipswich.
“She will work alongside the Australian Federal Police Commander and will focus on the rotations of police officers from states contributing personnel to the project and issues such as planning and the welfare, training and preparation of officers for their deployment.”
Ms Spence said Superintendent Carew has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her services in training more than 100 volunteers in assisting children who were the victims of sexual abuse.
“Clearly her experience in training people to help children who have been abused will provide a major boost to the effort in the Northern Territory.”
Superintendent Carew said she is looking forward to helping the Northern Territory police.
“When I first read about the project I was drawn to it, I have helped and worked with a lot of indigenous people during my career, and I am sure the QPS can make a positive contribution to the children in indigenous communities by assisting NT Police.”
“Leaving the Brisbane Central District is difficult for me personally, as my time here has undoubtedly been the most enjoyable time of my career. I take my hat off to my staff, who work tirelessly in probably one of the busiest places in the state. I have worked with fabulous, dedicated staff, I have made life long friends and I take with me many great memories.”
Ms Spence said the government committed 10 officers to the Northern Territory in June after an agreement with the federal government for $12 million in funding to boost police housing in Queensland indigenous communities.
“This will help fund housing for the 29 extra police we announced earlier this year for Queensland’s indigenous communities.
“We felt that if the Commonwealth wanted us to help them in their campaign in the Northern Territory they should support our commitment to increase police in Queensland indigenous communities,” Ms Spence said.
Media Contact: Troy Davies 3239 6218, 0439 673 287
Police Media: 3015 2444