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The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is the principal law enforcement agency responsible for policing the Australian state of Queensland.In 1990, the Queensland Police Force was officially renamed the Queensland Police Service and the old motto of "Firmness with Courtesy" was changed to "With Honour We Serve".
Sworn law enforcement agencies generally consist of law enforcement officers that have powers of arrest, whereas regulatory agencies normally set out and enforce compliance of specific laws and regulations and are normally composed of non-police investigators.
Task Force Argos is a branch of the Queensland Police Service, responsible for the investigation of online child exploitation and abuse. [1] [2] Founded in 1997, the unit's original charter was to investigate institutional child abuse allegations arising from the Forde Inquiry.
There are 21 Queensland Government departments, each responsible for delivering a portfolio of government legislation and policy. [1] Each portfolio area is led by a minister who is a senior member of the governing party in the state Legislative Assembly .
The Queensland Police Department in Queensland, Australia has a very special officer in their squad. Most people would call him a hero. We're talking of course about their Golden Retriever on ...
In 1992, the Queensland Police Service established a full-time dedicated police tactical group the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) from SWOS. [ 4 ] [ 6 ] [ 3 ] The role of SERT also included undertaking of high angle rescue and land search co-ordination.
Stewart was inducted as a constable to the Queensland Police Force with registered number 8661 on 14 December 1973, after growing up in Toowoomba. [1] [2] Six of his first seven years was spent policing in Townsville. [2] He completed a Master of Public Policy and Administration and a Bachelor of Business qualifications. [3]
At 30 June 2015, there were 243,163 staff (203,348.50 full-time equivalent) employees in 20 Queensland Government departments and 15 other organisations included for statistical purposes. The three largest government employers are Queensland Health , the Department of Education and Training and the Queensland Police Service .