QPS recognised and awarded for performance and excellence
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart offered his congratulations to Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers who were acknowledged at the Premier’s Awards for Excellence ceremony.
The Premier’s Awards for Excellence acknowledge and reward individuals and teams under the following categories: customer focus, innovation, leadership, performance and sustainability.
The QPS was announced as winners and finalists in the performance category.
Commissioner Stewart congratulated those recognised for their commitment to improving police practices with the current needs of the Queensland community.
“These awards acknowledge the outstanding efforts made by officers and identify those who go above and beyond to improve the service offered by the QPS,” Commissioner Stewart said.
The QPS was named as winners of the performance category for their involvement in the Ravenshoe café explosion response and recovery.
On June 9, 2015 an out of control four-wheel drive vehicle hit and punctured a 450 kilogram gas cylinder attached to a café in the main street of Ravenshoe. The puncture caused an explosion and subsequent fire. A significant multi-agency operation resulted in various emergency services, state and local government agencies, community organisations and volunteers assisting with the response and recovery, both on the day and in the months following.
The Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland Health and Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services were also recognised for their involvement in this incident.
Performance is a hallmark & v proud of the team recognised by the Premiers Award 4 Excellence 2nite. Congrats 2 @QPSmedia & all emerg servs pic.twitter.com/g87oHSBzBj
— Ian Stewart (@CoPStewart) November 22, 2016
Commissioner Stewart said it is only fitting for those involved to be recognised with this award for their outstanding efforts to help those affected by this terrible incident.
“I would like to acknowledge the external parties who have supported development or assisted in the delivery of services. Positive working relationships with other agencies and members of the community encourage action during challenging times,” Commissioner Stewart said.
The QPS Inclusion and Diversity Program was announced as a finalist in the same performance category.
Fantastic to celebrate as finalists for Qld Premiers Awards for Excellence @QPSmedia Inclusion&Diversity Project pic.twitter.com/VufYQAqCcu
— Virginia Nelson (@NelsonVirginiaA) November 22, 2016
The program demonstrates the Service’s commitment to equal opportunity and diversity in employment, allowing the organisation to reflect the diversity of the community, and provide a more culturally and gender equitable police service.
“The QPS is continually striving to provide the best possible police service to all members of the community regardless of culture, faith, gender or background and this program is confirmation of this inclusive approach,” Commissioner Stewart said.
