AAP General News (Australia)
08-18-2010
QLD:Govt moves to curb train violence
BRISBANE, Aug 18 AAP - The Queensland government has moved to crack down on violence
by allocating an extra 10 police officers to the railway squad.
Police Minister Neil Roberts told state parliament on Wednesday the officers would
take the strength of the railway squad to 64 members.
"This means an enhanced focus on providing a safe service for more than 66 million
passenger journeys on the network each year," he said.
Mr Roberts said half of the 10 officers would become operational this financial year,
with the second half coming on line in 2011/12.
"Last year the squad was involved in 178 operations, targeting criminal offences and
good order behaviour on the network," he said.
"During this period the squad conducted 27,669 hours of network patrols and issued
3304 infringement notices.
"They do a great job in difficult circumstances."
The announcement comes just days after two women were assaulted and had their car stolen
at the Coorparoo station in Brisbane.
AAP djb/pjo/was/maur
KEYWORD: RAILWAY
� 2010 AAP Information Services Pty Limited (AAP) or its Licensors.
No comments:
Post a Comment