Published Thursday, 29 January, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
New Wynnum Crime Bulletin to aid community-based crime prevention
Crime prevention efforts in Wynnum will receive a significant boost with the introduction of regular local crime bulletins from police to members of the community.
Member for Lytton Paul Lucas today officially launched the Crime Bulletin for the Wynnum Police District, the eighth district in Queensland to adopt a local crime bulletin.
Electronic crime bulletins are now distributed to more than 200,000 people across the state.
“The crime bulletin is an electronic newsletter that includes information about crime prevention and details of real offences police are seeking information about,” Mr Lucas said.
“The crime bulletins will provide subscribers with a range of strategies to prevent crime and increase community safety.
“This is a great initiative particularly for seniors, who are now able to stay informed and connected with the community at the click of a mouse.
“These local crime bulletins will enhance the capacity of the community to report crime and become involved in crime prevention.”
Police Minister Judy Spence said she expects the crime bulletins, which will replace Neighbourhood Watch newsletters, will lead to greater community involvement in crime prevention activities.
“Our police do an excellent job of fighting crime in our communities – but they rely on the support of members of the public to protect themselves against crime and provide vital information to help solve crimes,” Ms Spence said.
“This new initiative will help us to achieve our Toward Q2 goal of creating safer and more caring communities for Tomorrow’s Queensland.
“Every Queenslander can play a role in crime prevention, by adopting simple measures to secure their homes and property and to protect themselves.”
Assistant Commissioner Brett Pointing said the Queensland Police Service was committed to working with the state's communities in the fight against neighbourhood crime.
"I encourage everyone within the Wynnum District to embrace their Crime Bulletin and become better informed about the issues affecting their community while also learning how to prevent crime and enhance community safety.
"Getting timely and accurate information from the community is a vital part of modern day policing and this initiative provides yet another opportunity whereby the public may assist police to address crime within their local area."
The Crime Bulletin is a joint crime prevention initiative involving the Queensland Police Service, Crime Stoppers and the Neighbourhood Watch program.
To subscribe to Crime Bulletin email the Wynnum District Crime Prevention Coordinators at: DCPC.Wynnum@police.qld.gov.au
Media Contact: Member for Lytton: 3227 8423 Police Media: 3015 2444
Member for Lytton Paul Lucas today officially launched the Crime Bulletin for the Wynnum Police District, the eighth district in Queensland to adopt a local crime bulletin.
Electronic crime bulletins are now distributed to more than 200,000 people across the state.
“The crime bulletin is an electronic newsletter that includes information about crime prevention and details of real offences police are seeking information about,” Mr Lucas said.
“The crime bulletins will provide subscribers with a range of strategies to prevent crime and increase community safety.
“This is a great initiative particularly for seniors, who are now able to stay informed and connected with the community at the click of a mouse.
“These local crime bulletins will enhance the capacity of the community to report crime and become involved in crime prevention.”
Police Minister Judy Spence said she expects the crime bulletins, which will replace Neighbourhood Watch newsletters, will lead to greater community involvement in crime prevention activities.
“Our police do an excellent job of fighting crime in our communities – but they rely on the support of members of the public to protect themselves against crime and provide vital information to help solve crimes,” Ms Spence said.
“This new initiative will help us to achieve our Toward Q2 goal of creating safer and more caring communities for Tomorrow’s Queensland.
“Every Queenslander can play a role in crime prevention, by adopting simple measures to secure their homes and property and to protect themselves.”
Assistant Commissioner Brett Pointing said the Queensland Police Service was committed to working with the state's communities in the fight against neighbourhood crime.
"I encourage everyone within the Wynnum District to embrace their Crime Bulletin and become better informed about the issues affecting their community while also learning how to prevent crime and enhance community safety.
"Getting timely and accurate information from the community is a vital part of modern day policing and this initiative provides yet another opportunity whereby the public may assist police to address crime within their local area."
The Crime Bulletin is a joint crime prevention initiative involving the Queensland Police Service, Crime Stoppers and the Neighbourhood Watch program.
To subscribe to Crime Bulletin email the Wynnum District Crime Prevention Coordinators at: DCPC.Wynnum@police.qld.gov.au
Media Contact: Member for Lytton: 3227 8423 Police Media: 3015 2444