Queensland
revellers will experience the benefits of safer party precincts this weekend,
following the launch of a joint policing effort to crack down on
alcohol-fuelled violence and antisocial behaviour.
Police
Minister Jack Dempsey and Commissioner of Police Ian Stewart said Operation
Unite would involve police from every state and territory – along with officers
from New Zealand – reflecting a new direction in the way the community is
approaching the scourge of alcohol-fuelled violence.
“The
Government is committed to ensuring Queensland is the safest place to live and
enjoy a night out, in line with our Safe Night Out strategy,” Mr Dempsey said.
“Operation
Unite will focus on alcohol misuse, violence and anti-social behaviour right
across Queensland.
“The
operation will involve plain clothes, general duties, and mounted police as
well as dog squad officers from across Queensland, which is not only a great
state, but also a safe state.
“The combined
police services from across Australia will be working together to make every
Australian’s night out that little bit safer.”
Commissioner
Ian Stewart said the operation is a joint initiative of Police Commissioners
across Australia and New Zealand.
“We are
taking a united front to address alcohol related violence because we have ‘had
enough’ of dealing with alcohol related violence in public places. It has got
to change,” Commissioner Ian Stewart said.
“We should be
aware of our behaviour and that of our mates and not allow excessive drinking
to be used as an excuse for engaging in violence.
“The
Queensland Police Service will be working proactively with our national partner
agencies throughout the coming four nights as part of Operation Unite.”
(Source: myPolice
QPS News)
