queensland police service
WATCH: Queensland LGBTIQ police officers open up about their work
The Queensland Police Service has released a new video following the day-to-day work of three QPS officers who are also members of the LGBTIQ community. The 15-minute “One step better” video builds on the QPS’ 2017 video “It gets better” which shared powerful personal stories of QPS staff coming out as LGBTIQ at work. The …
LGBTI Liaison Police Officers in the Brisbane region are now available 24/7
Queensland Police Service’s LGBTI Liaison Officers in the Brisbane region have launched a new service allowing community members to contact them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As part of the QPS’ LGBTI Liaison Program, a number of personnel are dedicated liaison officers, able to provide support and assistance to LGBTI community members …
‘Visibility is powerful’: Queensland Police LGBTI Liaison Officer Mairead Devlin
Queensland Police Constable Mairead Devlin is both an LGBTI Liaison officer and a member of the LGBTIQ community. In 2016, he was the first Queensland Police officer to raise a rainbow flag outside police headquarters in Brisbane (pictured), to mark that year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. QN Magazine spoke to Constable Devlin …
Why QPS Acting Sergeant Ben Bjarnesen Became An LGBTI Liaison Officer
Acting Sergeant Ben Bjarnesen (pictured right) is both an LGBTI Liaison officer in the Queensland Police Service and a member of the LGBTIQ community. QN Magazine recently spoke to Ben about why he became an LGBTI Liaison Officer and how the volunteer role has allowed him to make a difference to members of the community. …
Southport Police Station Raises First Rainbow Flag On IDAHOBIT 2018
Southport Police Station has raised its first rainbow flag on Thursday to mark this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT is recognised internationally to raise awareness of discrimination and prejudice experienced by queer people and events are held to spread messages of acceptance and inclusion. May 17 is the date on …
