Friday, September 20, 2013
SEPTEMBER MEETING 2013
NEXT MEETING
at
Crestmead PCYC
Monday September 30th 6:30pm
Speaker from Paraplegic Benefit Fund
Friday October 11th 6.00pm
DEAF LIGHT DISCO
DEAF LIGHT DISCO
Friday September 27th 6pm-8.30pm
School ages Prep to Year 12
$4 PCYC members
School ages Prep to Year 12
$4 PCYC members
$5 non members
Parents & Guardians welcome to stay
&
catch up in Community Cafe
2013 September NEWSLETTER
Message from The Area Coordinator
We are now gearing up for the Road Safety Expo to be held at Waller Park on Browns Plains Rd (where they hold the circus etc) on Sunday October 20th.
The event starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm and there are lots of things planned for the day, so please add this item to your diary and we look forward to seeing you there to be informed & entertained.
There will be sausage sizzle and drinks available and lots of interactive things to take part in. Also a jumping castle and face painting for the children. We may all think we don’t need to learn anything
more about travelling on the roads but if that was the case why is the road toll so bad? We must address this issue for all road users—drivers, cyclists, pedestrians & others (yes wildlife & other animals) & you can have your rego plates affixed with one way screws to prevent theft.
We have also arranged for car washing services so bring your dirty car along too! We hope that a few surprises planned for the day eventuate but I can assure you that you will find the event a good way to pass a few hours and there will be giveaways and raffles on the day.
We are also having our annual Bunnings BBQ fundraiser on Saturday October 5th at Browns Plains so pop along and have a snag and drink whilst going into the boys favourite store. All funds raised help to promote crime prevention and safety initiatives which is for the benefit of the whole community.
It was very good to have Jen Fredericks from Logan City Safe to talk at our lastmeeting about the initiatives from council.
There are 5 new cameras funded through local grants and more mobile devices are being organised. You will recall that after the tragic death of Joan Ryther in Woodridge recently police were able to use 70 hours of camera footage to assist with their investigations. If you were not successful with getting one of the engine immobilisers in the recent Operation Bounce Back campaign we will have 5 to give away at the Road Safety Expo. So if you have a pre 2000 vehicle you have the chance to make your car theft proof.
With storm season approaching now is the time to get your emergency kit and plan in order. Information can be obtained through the website www.stormwise.com.au—we all know that storms can strike at any time.
They are often unpredictable and can cause major damage to property as well as serious injury and even loss of life. The website contains storm safety tips and resources to help you prepare for storms, plus advice based on the first hand experiences of SES volunteers.
Take care Geoff
We will soon be coming into the party season starting with the footy finals & going though to school
break ups, schoolies & then the festive season so a few tips below to help you through the minefield. Of course number one is DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE—make plans to get a lift or take public
transport or a taxi. It is just not worth the risk to you or other road users.
If you are planning to hold a party remember the PARTY SAFE arrangement where you can register
the event with the police see www.police.qld.gov.au/party or go to your local police station to get full details. So although you & your friends may be having a great time remember the neighbours & other residents who may not want to share the party hangover—noise, car parking, drunken behaviour & unfortunately in some cases violence.
ONE PUNCH CAN KILL—this is still happening all too often & a simple altercation can end in tragedy so just be more tolerant of others behaviour and don’t resort to fighting—which we all know is often due to excess alcohol.
DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM The Logan City Designated Driver Program encourages people to plan ahead & consider how they are going to get home safely after having a few drinks. This can help avoid any inconvenience later, or the temptation to drink & drive. It is all about safe driving & making sure the Designated Driver & their friends & family get home safely.
Participating venues offer free soft drinks to the Designated Driver (DD). In order to receive the free soft drinks, the DD needs to register with the bar staff to receive a wristband & drink card. The DD simply shows the wristband & drink card to order free soft drink. NOTE: eligibility in the program is at the discretion of bar staff see www.logan.qld.gov.au site under Queensland Health for more details and information regarding participating venues.
Brochures are also available at police stations.
We are now gearing up for the Road Safety Expo to be held at Waller Park on Browns Plains Rd (where they hold the circus etc) on Sunday October 20th.
The event starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm and there are lots of things planned for the day, so please add this item to your diary and we look forward to seeing you there to be informed & entertained.
There will be sausage sizzle and drinks available and lots of interactive things to take part in. Also a jumping castle and face painting for the children. We may all think we don’t need to learn anything
more about travelling on the roads but if that was the case why is the road toll so bad? We must address this issue for all road users—drivers, cyclists, pedestrians & others (yes wildlife & other animals) & you can have your rego plates affixed with one way screws to prevent theft.
We have also arranged for car washing services so bring your dirty car along too! We hope that a few surprises planned for the day eventuate but I can assure you that you will find the event a good way to pass a few hours and there will be giveaways and raffles on the day.
We are also having our annual Bunnings BBQ fundraiser on Saturday October 5th at Browns Plains so pop along and have a snag and drink whilst going into the boys favourite store. All funds raised help to promote crime prevention and safety initiatives which is for the benefit of the whole community.
It was very good to have Jen Fredericks from Logan City Safe to talk at our lastmeeting about the initiatives from council.
There are 5 new cameras funded through local grants and more mobile devices are being organised. You will recall that after the tragic death of Joan Ryther in Woodridge recently police were able to use 70 hours of camera footage to assist with their investigations. If you were not successful with getting one of the engine immobilisers in the recent Operation Bounce Back campaign we will have 5 to give away at the Road Safety Expo. So if you have a pre 2000 vehicle you have the chance to make your car theft proof.
With storm season approaching now is the time to get your emergency kit and plan in order. Information can be obtained through the website www.stormwise.com.au—we all know that storms can strike at any time.
They are often unpredictable and can cause major damage to property as well as serious injury and even loss of life. The website contains storm safety tips and resources to help you prepare for storms, plus advice based on the first hand experiences of SES volunteers.
Take care Geoff
We will soon be coming into the party season starting with the footy finals & going though to school
break ups, schoolies & then the festive season so a few tips below to help you through the minefield. Of course number one is DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE—make plans to get a lift or take public
transport or a taxi. It is just not worth the risk to you or other road users.
If you are planning to hold a party remember the PARTY SAFE arrangement where you can register
the event with the police see www.police.qld.gov.au/party or go to your local police station to get full details. So although you & your friends may be having a great time remember the neighbours & other residents who may not want to share the party hangover—noise, car parking, drunken behaviour & unfortunately in some cases violence.
ONE PUNCH CAN KILL—this is still happening all too often & a simple altercation can end in tragedy so just be more tolerant of others behaviour and don’t resort to fighting—which we all know is often due to excess alcohol.
DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM The Logan City Designated Driver Program encourages people to plan ahead & consider how they are going to get home safely after having a few drinks. This can help avoid any inconvenience later, or the temptation to drink & drive. It is all about safe driving & making sure the Designated Driver & their friends & family get home safely.
Participating venues offer free soft drinks to the Designated Driver (DD). In order to receive the free soft drinks, the DD needs to register with the bar staff to receive a wristband & drink card. The DD simply shows the wristband & drink card to order free soft drink. NOTE: eligibility in the program is at the discretion of bar staff see www.logan.qld.gov.au site under Queensland Health for more details and information regarding participating venues.
Brochures are also available at police stations.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
BUSHFIRE SEASON IS HERE!
BUSHFIRE SEASON IS HERE! LIVE RURAL FIRE WEBSITE : Be prepared and well-informed this bushfire season
If you live in urban/city areas you can often be as affected as those in rural/country areas.
Smoke and burning embers travel long distances.
Browns Plains Police Station Celebrates 25 Years
Browns Plains Police Station Celebrates 25 Years
Senior Sergeant Michael Leafe, the fifth Officer in Charge, Browns Plains Police Station, prepares to cut the celebratory cake.
Ministerial approval was granted to acquire the land for the Browns Plains Police Station at Hillcrest in October 1981. The land was acquired from the Logan City Council at no cost and construction of the police station commenced in February 1988.
With a staffing allocation of only twelve, Browns Plains Police Station first operated on a 2pm-10pm shift on September 1, 1988. Browns Plains Station has now grown to support 33 officers and 4 administration staff, with an additional seven permanent officers earmarked by the end of 2013.
2009 saw a major development of the Browns Plains Police Division with the opening of Crestmead Police Station. Crestmead Police Station took half the geographical area of the old Browns Plains Police Division and 12 of their 45 allocated officers.
Since opening in 1988, Browns Plains Station has only had five Officers in Charge. The station operates on a 24 hour, three shift roster and covers the suburbs of Forestdale, Hillcrest, Boronia Heights, Regents Park, Heritage Park, Browns Plains and Park Ridge. The station also has a posting at Grand Plaza Shopping Centre. The Browns Plains Police Division now services a population of nearly 38,000 residents.
Past and present members of the Browns Plains Police Station and the Browns Plains CIB attended a reunion recently to share old memories.
(Information sourced with the assistance of the Police Library.)
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