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Officers appointed to commissioned ranks
On Friday, February 19, Commissioner Katarina Carroll presented the newest commissioned officers of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) with their appointment certificates and epaulettes adorned with their respective new insignias.
Within the QPS, ranks of Inspector and above are classed as commissioned.
Officers may become commissioned after demonstrating excellence across a variety of roles and capabilities in both operational and corporate areas of the organisation.
In total, one deputy commissioner, four assistant commissioners, five chief superintendents and seven superintendents celebrated their appointments today.
Commissioner Carroll said each of the officers being appointed had raised the benchmark for the organisation.
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Dozens arrested in rolling police operations in Townsville
Townsville police have started 2021 launching multiple operations to target repeat offenders and drive down crime in the District.
Operation Tango Pheasant, which began on January 1, is focusing on property crimes such as car theft, burglary, robbery and stealing from home and cars.
Since January 1, 34 people have been charged with 169 offences – made up of 21 adults charged with 116 charges and 13 juveniles charged with 53 charges.
Operation Aussie Flag (January 20-22) began on Wednesday, with a highly visible police presence across Townsville involving RBTs and road drug tests in Myserton, Kirwan and Heatley.
The operation involves 75 officers from TCS, RAP, dog squad and local stations.