Building Safer Streets One Paw at a Time at ‘Dogs on Patrol’ in Calamvale

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time as Dogs on Patrol returns to Calamvale on Saturday, July 5, offering a unique opportunity for locals to mingle with their neighbourhood police officers – with their pups in tow.


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Hosted by South Brisbane Crime Prevention and local police, the event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Calamvale District Park, near the new off-leash dog area. The casual morning gathering aims to build stronger connections between the community and police, while promoting personal safety tips for when you’re out and about – especially when walking your dog.

There’ll be no speeches, no formalities, just a relaxed environment to talk with officers, raise any local concerns, and learn more about keeping yourself – and your pets – safe.

Dogs on Patrol
Photo credit: Samson Katt/Pexels

The fun doesn’t stop there. Attendees can expect a host of dog-themed displays, opportunities to meet Queensland Police Service (QPS) dogs and their handlers, and even walk away with a free Dogs on Patrol dog tag. But be quick – only 500 tags are available on the day, and they tend to go fast!

The event also brings together a range of community partners, further reinforcing the strong bond between residents, services, and safety initiatives. Whether you’re a dog owner, dog lover, or simply someone who enjoys a friendly community outing, Dogs on Patrol promises something for everyone.


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For more information or to report non-urgent matters, visit www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. To share crime tips anonymously, head to www.crimestoppersqld.com.au or call 1800 333 000.

Don’t miss your chance to join in on this paw-some community initiative that blends fun, fur, and friendly policing. Grab the leash, round up the family, and head down to Calamvale District Park – your local police and their canine colleagues can’t wait to meet you.

Published 30-June-2025

QPS Confirms Legitimacy of ‘Fake’ Richlands Parking Ticket

A divisive parking ticket discovered at Richlands Train Station has sparked debate among motorists, raising questions about its authenticity. However, Queensland Police have stepped in to settle the controversy.



A Reddit user shared a photo of the contentious QPS parking ticket found on their vehicle after parking at Richlands Train Station, prompting speculation about its validity.

“Scare tactic or do police really hand out parking tickets at the Richlands train station car park?” the original poster (OP)  asked. “It looks fake as and even looks like an ink printer was used.”

Further discussions on the platform revealed varying opinions, with some suggesting it was a legitimate warning from police about an impending fine. In contrast, others speculated it could have originated from train station staff.

The OP was directed to a similar post in 2022, indicating that the parking ticket was indeed from WPS.

“There’s been lots of speculation here, but the correct answer is:

When police issue parking fines using their iPad device, the fine is automatically printed and mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle. Some police officers will leave that slip of paper on the vehicle to let the driver know that the fine has been issued and they should expect to get one in the mail.

Source: Am a QPS officer,” the commenter said.

According to a police spokeswoman, such notices are placed on windshields to inform drivers of an impending infringement notice, which is automatically generated and sent via mail to the registered owner of the vehicle.



“As the infringement notice is sent to the address of the person who the vehicle is registered to, the paper notice put on the windscreen is to let the driver know they’ve received an infringement, as they are not with the car at the time the fine is handed out,” the spokesperson said. 

Published 27-February-2024