Two new vessels join Water Police fleet after being commissioned in honour of fallen officers

Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll for a vessel commissioning ceremony today. After undergoing sea trials after practical completion, officer crew training, a specific Queensland Police Service ‘fit out’ and familiarisation, two vessels are now operational and supporting the Water Police in their daily […]

Strangulation and bodily harm charges, Cape Tribulation

Detectives from the Cairns Criminal Investigation Branch have arrested a man following an incident on Cape Tribulation Road, Cape Tribulation on Wednesday night. Police allege the man has gained entry to a residence on Cape Tribulation Road, around 11.30pm on Wednesday before punching and strangling a 45-year-old Cape Tribulation woman. It’s alleged the man walked […]

Super announcement as new chiefs appointed in QPS

Commissioner Katarina Carroll has announced the appointment of three new Chief Superintendents to the Queensland Police Service. After an extremely competitive process the Commissioner named Steve Dabinett, Katherine Innes and Mark Wheeler as the appointees to the position of Chief Superintendent. Chief Superintendent Dabinett was appointed to the North Brisbane District, Chief Superintendent Innes to […]