Policing Very Remote Communities in Queensland: Lessons to be Learned

Abstract

<p>In this report, the findings of on-site research on policing in six very remote communities in the Far North and West of Queensland, and some recommendations for future developments to improve such policing in the future, are presented.</p> <p>The objectives of the research were to: <ul><li>Examine the role of Queensland Police Service ('QPS') in policing very remote communities in the State of Queensland and, in conjunction with other agencies and the communities themselves, in fostering community resilience in these communities;</li> <li>Investigate the challenges which QPS officers who serve in very remote communities face in policing these communities;</li> <li>Examine how officers are chosen and prepared for such postings; and what are regarded as the skills and attributes required for such work;</li> <li>Examine how officers manage their relationships with the communities that they police; and how they adapt to the conditions within these communities (including isolation), and to the expectations of community members;</li> <li>Explore how the QPS's policing presence and activities are experienced by community members.</li><ul></p>