Spence: Chinese crime prevention meeting breaking down barriers
Published Tuesday, 10 March, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
Police Minister Judy Spence last night joined senior police, Police Liaison Officers, members of the Chinese community and representatives from Government, universities and the media for this year’s first meeting of the Chinese Community Crime Prevention Consultative Committee (CCCPCC).
Ms Spence said the CCCPCC provides an important platform to address some of the major challenges faced by Brisbane’s Chinese community.
“We are fortunate in Queensland, and particularly in the areas of Sunnybank in the South Brisbane Police District, to live in such a diverse and dynamic community,” Ms Spence said.
“The Bligh Government is committed to promoting multiculturalism and tolerance, so that Tomorrow’s Queensland is a safe and fair place for all Queenslanders.
“To achieve this, it is important that we embrace our differences, while fostering understanding and equality across cultures.”
Ms Spence said the CCCPCC meeting heard reports on Asian International student related crime in Australia and unreported crime within the Chinese community.
“The CCCPCC, chaired by Queensland Chinese Forum President Dr Xue Li, is breaking down barriers and building positive relationships between police and the Chinese community.
“The Committee further enhances the work of Police Liaison Officers, who play a vital role in ensuring different communities are able to communicate effectively with police,” she said.
“There are currently four Chinese speaking PLOs in Brisbane, including the newest PLO Ken Rong who is stationed at Upper Mount Gravatt.
“PLO’s help identify potential crime problems, advise police on specific cultural issues, liaise with communities and help those communities access police services,” she said.
CCCPCC Chair Dr Xue Li said: "Over the last three years of two-monthly CCCPCC meetings, we have established a good communication channel between Chinese communities and the Queensland Police Service.
“Many suggestions were taken by the QPS and a few projects have been successfully carried out by the joint effort.
“Chinese communities have very good relationships with Police Liaison Officers, who have been playing an important role in bridging the cultural differences and serving our communities."
In the past 12 months, the CCCPCC has:
• Progressed lectures at all major universities with police and international students – including new ones in 2009
• Progressed crime prevention brochures in Chinese language regarding personal safety and property security
• Discussed crime relating to Asian victims, particularly students.
Media Contact: 3239 6203
Ms Spence said the CCCPCC provides an important platform to address some of the major challenges faced by Brisbane’s Chinese community.
“We are fortunate in Queensland, and particularly in the areas of Sunnybank in the South Brisbane Police District, to live in such a diverse and dynamic community,” Ms Spence said.
“The Bligh Government is committed to promoting multiculturalism and tolerance, so that Tomorrow’s Queensland is a safe and fair place for all Queenslanders.
“To achieve this, it is important that we embrace our differences, while fostering understanding and equality across cultures.”
Ms Spence said the CCCPCC meeting heard reports on Asian International student related crime in Australia and unreported crime within the Chinese community.
“The CCCPCC, chaired by Queensland Chinese Forum President Dr Xue Li, is breaking down barriers and building positive relationships between police and the Chinese community.
“The Committee further enhances the work of Police Liaison Officers, who play a vital role in ensuring different communities are able to communicate effectively with police,” she said.
“There are currently four Chinese speaking PLOs in Brisbane, including the newest PLO Ken Rong who is stationed at Upper Mount Gravatt.
“PLO’s help identify potential crime problems, advise police on specific cultural issues, liaise with communities and help those communities access police services,” she said.
CCCPCC Chair Dr Xue Li said: "Over the last three years of two-monthly CCCPCC meetings, we have established a good communication channel between Chinese communities and the Queensland Police Service.
“Many suggestions were taken by the QPS and a few projects have been successfully carried out by the joint effort.
“Chinese communities have very good relationships with Police Liaison Officers, who have been playing an important role in bridging the cultural differences and serving our communities."
In the past 12 months, the CCCPCC has:
• Progressed lectures at all major universities with police and international students – including new ones in 2009
• Progressed crime prevention brochures in Chinese language regarding personal safety and property security
• Discussed crime relating to Asian victims, particularly students.
Media Contact: 3239 6203