QPS Launches Campaign to Combat Rural Crime in Darling Downs

Queensland Police Service (QPS) has introduced a new initiative called “Shut the Gate on Rural Crime” aimed at assisting landowners in protecting their properties from criminal activities in the Darling Downs region. The campaign includes educational resources and a series of roadshow events where residents can interact with QPS officers.

The initiative features a dedicated Rural Crime Prevention webpage offering downloadable resources such as security brochures, property marking checklists, crime prevention handbooks, and guidelines for reporting suspicious activities. Throughout May, the QPS Rural and Stock Crime Squad, along with local officers, will host community events to provide information on farm security, trespassing, landholder rights, crime scenes, and evidence collection.

Residents are encouraged to attend the free roadshow events scheduled in Oakey, Laidley, and Pittsworth. Acting Superintendent Scott Stahlhut emphasized the importance of proactive measures in securing properties and encouraged reporting of crime and suspicious activities to aid in investigations.

Detective Inspector Jim Lacey highlighted the significance of collaboration between landholders, communities, and police in preventing crime and ensuring the safety of rural areas. The QPS aims to empower rural communities with knowledge and tools to safeguard their properties effectively.

The campaign reflects QPS’s commitment to partnering with rural communities to prevent crime and create a safer environment for residents. To access resources and learn more about the initiative, visit the QPS website. Residents can also provide information to police through Policelink or report crime anonymously via Crime Stoppers.