Community Safety
Safety for Seniors - Free Personal Safety Seminars
Personal safety is your right. In these workshops you will learn about a range of personal safety issues including assertiveness, risk assessment, person safety strategies, and much more.
To learn more please download the Safety for Seniors flyer (PDF 853 KB) or contact Logan City Council Community Services Branch on 3412 5197.
Identity Fraud
Identity-related fraud is a growing concern in Australia. Do not provide personal information and data to anyone unless you have reason to trust them. In particular, verify the identity of anyone claiming to be from your bank, or credit card company, or offering you the chance to receive a prize or other valuable item. You could do this by checking their address, asking someone else about them, or telephoning them back - even if they are overseas.
Source: Australian Institute of Criminology
Crime Prevention Tip - Identify Theft
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in Australia. There are many ways to ensure that your identity is protected. Make sure your letterbox has a secure lock on it and is always locked. Your mail contains information about your identity and if stolen, can be used for identity theft. If providing personal information for competitions or surveys, make sure you feel comfortable that they can legitimately collect your details and what they do with them once they are collected. For more information visit the Queensland Police Service Identity Theft document.
Jimboomba Neighbourhood Watch Group Seeking Volunteers!
The Jimboomba Neighbourhood Watch group is seeking volunteers to assist at many levels, from assistance developing their website, to distribution of newsletters. They also have a number of executive (committee) positions available.
If you reside in the Jimboomba area, and/or are interested in working at a local level to enhance the community's sense of safety in Jimboomba, they would love to hear from you!
Meetings are on the first Thursday of each month from 7 pm, and are welcome to members and non-members alike. Enquiries can be directed to Stan Wells, on 07 5547 7582.
Operation Bounce Back
Operation Bounce Back is one of the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council's major public education campaigns aimed at promoting theft prevention and raising knowledge of vehicle theft in local communities.
In 2011, the NMVTRC has partnered with Logan City Council to highlight the risk of vehicle theft in the hottest of theft 'hot spots' within the Logan area. Operation Bounce Back incorporates a car immobiliser give-away offer, aimed at preventing future theft of high-risk vehicles in Logan.
To go in the draw to win a car immobiliser, or if you would like to know more about this project, visit the Operation Bounce Back section of the website.
Alternatively if you would like members from Logan City Council's Safety team and Queensland Police Service's Volunteers in Policing to attend your organisation or community group to provide further information around safeguarding vehicles from car theft, please contact Council's Community Safety team on 07 3412 3412.
Designated Driver Program
Logan City has recently launched a Designated Driver Program. This program encourages responsible drinking behaviours by provided a registered designed driver with free soft drinks at participating venues in Logan City. With over 15 venues in Logan City participating, there's bound to be one near everyone.
For a full list of participating venues visit the Queensland Police website.
Policelink
Policelink enhances the service that QPS provides by processing over 2 million calls a year, with over 80 per cent answered within 30 seconds. Specifically trained Client Service Officers and Police Technical Advisors will receive and process your non-urgent reports and answer your general enquiries. Policelink, 131 444, is the new number in Queensland to report non-urgent incidents including wilful damage, stolen vehicles, break and enters and lost property. This is an excellent avenue for reporting non-urgent matters in situations where your personal safety is not compromised and the crime is not currently occurring. When appropriate, you may be issued with a crime report number for insurance purposes. In many cases your report will be finalised on the first phone call.
To anonymously report details of a crime or offender contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit Crime Stoppers.
Queensland Police Service Safe PL8s Program
Did you know that number plate theft has increased dramatically in the past year? Thieves are stealing number plates from vehicles for use in a myriad of crimes such as petrol drive offs and traffic offences. Protecting your number plates is easy and free!
The QPS Logan District Crime Prevention Coordination is conducting Safe PL8s sessions throughout Logan City. Any groups or organisations interested in having the Volunteers in Policing do a Safe PL8s session please contact the Logan DCPC on 3826 1800. This is a free service provided to the community by QPS.
Fire Ant Eradication Program
The Fire Ant Eradication Program has community engagement officers available to attend community events in Logan. The officers can provide fire ant identification training, community talks, fire ant stalls and educational leaflets.
If you are having a community event and would like an officer from the Fire Ant Eradication Program to attend please contact Julie Riley on 07 3310 2910.
Become a Volunteer with Crime Stoppers
Did you know that Crime Stoppers is active in Logan. Crime Stopper volunteers assist at fundraising events and community information sessions. If you are interested in becoming a member visit Crime Stoppers for more information.
Reporting Anti-Social and Criminal Behaviour
Reporting anti-social and criminal behaviour is essential to creating a safer community for everyone. Graffiti and vandalism in public spaces (e.g. parks) should be reported to Council by calling 07 3412 3412. Criminal activity that is not life threatening should be reported to Queensland Police Service or Crime Stoppers.