Eyes on Eidsvold
Last month Eidsvold was the place to be for Police Liaison Officer Kyrra Wilson and Adopt a Cops Sergeant Donal Roseby and Senior Constable Justin Staples. An invitation to attend and participate in...
View ArticleCold Snap operation results in school zones
School has been back for two days now and Road Policing and General Duties officers across Bundaberg Patrol Group have issued infringements in school zones for: 5 x Exceed speed limit in school zone by...
View ArticleListen up…you’ll hear police on air
Tomorrow is the start of Queensland Road Safety Week and you’ll be reminded each day about the Fatal 5 and other relevant road safety topics. For those listening to Bundaberg Broadcasters radio...
View ArticleBundaberg Patrol Group speak up for road safety
Today Queensland Road Safety Week starts and police and staff across Bundaberg Patrol Group invite you to speak up for road safety. We will be out and about joining our Transport and Main Roads...
View ArticleYou’re invited to speak up for road safety about distractions…
Today we’re speaking up about distractions, also referred to as inattention. What does that actually mean? Think about the use of a mobile phone in the car, turning to check on the kids in the back,...
View ArticleKindy kids sing out for road safety
Wake up! Today’s road safety focus is covering fatigue and we’re also singing out about restraints, more commonly known as seatbelts. It’s always a fun time when police visit local kindergartens, child...
View ArticleSchool Based Police Officers speak up for road safety
Senior Constable Mark Cartner and Senior Constable Julie Jones are our School Based Police Officers working with secondary students, teachers and school communities in local high schools. Requests are...
View ArticleA personal story to share to speak up for road safety
Queensland Road Safety Week at Bargara McDonald’s Courtesy Bundaberg News Mail This week is a week about communicating, having conversations and speaking up for road safety. Road safety by itself is...
View ArticleLast chance to speak up for road safety on impaired driving
Today is our last day of the inaugural Queensland Road Safety Week. It’s also a Friday, which generally means there’ll be people ending the week with after work drinks or heading out for a family...
View ArticleMonday to Friday police enforcement on our roads
NHW Bargara 3 Innes Park and Coral Cove 50 in my Street campaign Enforcement happens everyday and while people need to pay fines for traffic infringements they have been issued, another way to consider...
View ArticleFitting the right gift for Father’s Day
What will it be? A new item for the car? Over recent months police across Bundaberg Patrol Group have seen property crime occur with LED light bars being stolen from vehicles. To help prevent your...
View ArticleRoad closures and safety tips for 2015 Bundaberg Multicultural Festival
To ensure a fun and safe cultural event at this years Bundaberg Multicultural Festival the following road closures will occur between 4:30am and 6:30pm on Sunday, August 30: Quay Street between Targo...
View ArticleA picture tells a thousand words…
Senior Constable Melinda handing out police stickers This phrase might not be related to a police sticker, but the happy smiles police see on young faces when handing out police stickers are always...
View ArticleFather’s Day plays a part in Child Protection Week
Acting Sergeant Timothy Lowth with Stephen Bennett MP Burnett and Kathy from Relationships Australia Bundaberg. Dads across Bundaberg Patrol Group were able to celebrate yesterday at Foundations Care...
View ArticleLoVE BiTES raises awareness for young people about Domestic and Family Violence
Bundaberg Police Patrol Group, community organisations and local schools have partnered together since 2010 to deliver the NAPCAN LoVE BiTES program to young people aged 14 to 16 years. The program is...
View ArticleIs your home on holiday?
Tips to give your home the “lived in” look before you head away! Use timers for lighting or sprinkler systems. Divert your phone calls or turn the volume down. Ask a neighbour, family or friends to...
View ArticleOperation Springbreak across Bundaberg Police Patrol Group
It’s that time of year again… September/ October school holidays, a time when police are involved in a state-wide road policing initiative, aimed to reduce the number of serious injury and fatal...
View ArticleABC junior reporters are Ymazing!
Last week was Child Protection Week and a Ymazing time was had by 65 students in Years four to six. Bundaberg Police Patrol Group assisted by providing some information about keeping safe and checking...
View ArticleDo you see what we see?
That is the question and the answer is both YES and NO. YES – police and community members have the opportunity to see the frequently used roads we travel to get to shops, schools, work, businesses,...
View ArticleIt’s time to nominate your Adopt a Cop!
Bundaberg Police Patrol Group have a number of officers who perform an additional role as an Adopt a Cop. These officers spend time visiting their school communities, engaging with students, teachers...
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