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When and why Queensland Police Service officers are allowed to fire a gun

Police officers turn up to work every day to protect and serve society. But, how do they balance that goal with protecting their own lives?

Queensland police's new youth crime documentary may show officers violating police manual rules, advocate says

Queensland police's new youth crime documentary may show officers violating police manual rules, advocate says

In a new half-hour film designed to show the challenges of policing youth offenders, more than 20 shots of children appear in handcuffs. Critics say using this level of force is excessive.

Queensland police cleared to use banned ‘sleeper’ chokehold

Queensland police cleared to use banned ‘sleeper’ chokehold

Queensland police have been cleared to use a controversial and potentially deadly chokehold after being challenged by union officials.

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Queensland Police look to poach new recruits from interstate and overseas

In an effort to bolster Queensland's police numbers, a new recruitment drive will offer a "significant increase" in wages and help you pay off some of your HECS debt.

Former Greens councillor demands apology as Queensland police again drop charges

Jonathan Sriranganathan claims his being arrested at protests was ‘partly a result of racism’

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Queensland police ban the use of chokeholds in arrests, last jurisdiction in Australia to do so

The ban comes after the death of two men in the last five years, who were subject to a chokehold during their arrests.

Queensland police banned from using 'sleeper' chokehold

A Queensland Police decision to ban a controversial chokehold often applied during difficult arrests has been challenged by union officials.

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Queensland police warned internally multiple times that discipline system was being run in ‘concerning’ way

Queensland police warned internally multiple times that discipline system was being run in ‘concerning’ way

Exclusive: legal concerns on way QPS handled discipline cases were raised more than two years before recent court of appeal ruling

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Hundreds of penalties against Qld police may be invalid

Hundreds of penalties against Qld police may be invalid

Disciplinary actions against Queensland police officers are being reviewed after a court decision testing a technicality of internal processes.

Queensland police may be forced to reinstate 26 officers after disciplinary bungle

Queensland police may be forced to reinstate 26 officers after disciplinary bungle

Katarina Carroll says domestic violence matters are among ‘significant’ number of affected cases

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Queensland police bungle could render hundreds of officer misconduct rulings invalid

Queensland police bungle could render hundreds of officer misconduct rulings invalid

Exclusive: court of appeal ruling into disciplinary procedures may mean sacked officers need to be reinstated or compensated

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Police confirm officers who shot dead Mareeba man were not wearing body cameras

Police confirm officers who shot dead Mareeba man were not wearing body cameras

Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Wheeler says the specialist police who fired the lethal shots "generally don't" wear body cameras, which are standard for first responder QPS officers.

Two men from Bundaberg region charged after allegedly grooming a parent or carer to access a child for sex

Two men from Bundaberg region charged after allegedly grooming a parent or carer to access a child for sex

A tip-off from a member of the public in February led to police identifying a man who was using an online platform to find children for sex.

Anti-coal activist charged over alleged assault of Carmichael mine workers in Queensland

Anti-coal activist charged over alleged assault of Carmichael mine workers in Queensland

The Carmichael mine has been the subject of nation-wide protests by anti-coal activists. Now a man will face court for allegedly assaulting two of the company's workers.

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Police investigating alleged threats made against girls accused of assaulting 13-year-old

Queensland police warned people who attempt to take matters into their own hands could "face harm or in some cases could themselves face legal recourse dependent on their actions".

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Advocates oppose Queensland police power to treat children worse than adults over drug offences

Parliamentary inquiry hears concerns over power that would allow police to charge children with drug offences but would let adults off with a warning

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More than 95% of north Queensland children on internal police ‘blacklist’ are Indigenous

Exclusive: repeat offender index has become a ‘dangerous blacklist’ in what local elders say leads to racial profiling

Calls for Queensland government to release full child safety investigation after toddlers left to die in hot car

Queensland's opposition demands the state government release the full investigation report examining its handling of the child safety case involving two toddlers who died in a hot car.

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Whistleblower’s claims of mistreatment of children at Brisbane watch house under police review

Exclusive: A number of allegations have been made to a committee on the state’s youth crime bill, including that staff conducted ‘illegal’ strip-searches of children

Girls will be locked up for longer if Queensland passes new youth justice laws, advocates warn

Queensland parliament is set to debate new youth justice laws which advocates warn will put more girls behind bars.

Wieambilla shooting victim Alan Dare was 'the big man who did the small things'

Alan Dare's family pay tribute to a generous and loving father and grandfather as they accept a bravery award on his behalf.

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‘Illegal’ strip searches of children among claims made by Queensland watch-house whistleblower

Exclusive: Officer’s submission to state’s youth crime bill describes adult prisoners exposing themselves to children and imitating sex acts

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Queensland human rights commissioner says police must watch for vigilante activity

Police have repeatedly warned against vigilantism but there are growing concerns that recent heightened debate might increase risk

Frustrated Fraser Coast businesses call for more police resources as youth crime increases

Dozens of frustrated business owners are renewing calls for more police resources to combat an increase in youth crime in Queensland's Wide Bay-Burnett region.

Queensland to recruit hundreds of foreign police

Up to 500 foreign nationals a year could be taken on by Queensland Police under an agreement between the state and federal governments.

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