While many individuals, couples and families have been celebrating and enjoying the Christmas and New Year festivities, Bundaberg Patrol Group officers have responded to many who have not.
Not now, not ever relates to stopping domestic and family violence.
It is unacceptable behaviour and violence that will not be tolerated.
As I type this post, I have seen that between December 24 and today, my colleagues have responded to over 115 Domestic and Family Violence incidents in eleven days.
Areas visited include:
- Avenell Heights
- Ashfield
- Avoca
- Bargara
- Branyan
- Bucca
- Bullyard
- Bundaberg East
- Bundaberg North
- Bundaberg South
- Bundaberg West
- Childers
- Cordalba
- Elliott Heads
- Gin Gin
- Horton
- Innes Park
- Kalkie
- Kepnock
- Kolonga
- Millbank
- Moolboolaman
- Moore Park Beach
- Norville
- Oakwood
- Redridge
- Rubyanna
- Svensson Heights
- Thabeban
- Walkervale
- Woodgate
- Yandaran
Some matters have been reported to police days after alleged incidents occurred.
There are still a number of hours left in today, with police responding to eight reports so far.
Police investigate all domestic and family violence incidents reported in an effort to protect life and property. Investigations may reveal that no Domestic and Family Violence has occurred.
Police are dealing with people from all walks of life including those who may be affected by alcohol or drugs at the time.
Criminal offences including assaults and wilful damage may also be investigated.
If you or a family member are experiencing family violence, a life is being threatened or there’s an emergency please call police on Triple Zero (000).
For further assistance contact DVConnect Domestic Violence helplines:
DVConnect Womensline
1800 811 811
24 hours, 7 days a week
DVConnect Mensline
1800600636
9am-midnight 7 days a week
Women’s Legal Service
Regional 1800 677 278
Brisbane (07) 3392 0670
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800
For young people up to the age of 25 (freecall).
Child Safety after hours
1800 177 135
24 hours (for concerns about children).
If you need help, support or advice please visit here for local referral contacts.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.