Users' questions

How do I complain about QLD police?

How do I complain about QLD police?

Alternatively, complaints may be submitted by:

  1. Telephoning Policelink on 131 444.
  2. At your local police station in person or by phone.
  3. By postal mail: Attention: State Coordinator, Complaint Management. GPO Box 1440. Brisbane QLD 4001.

Can you swear at a police officer in Australia?

The proposed Victorian law allows a police officer to use their discretion in issuing fines. Furthermore, the proposed law would make swearing in public a strict liability offence, which means that a person is judged to be guilty if they commit the offending action.

How can I get in contact with Queensland Police?

If you wish to make contact with us, please look through the options below. Do not report crime here. If someone is in danger or the crime is happening now, phone Triple Zero (000). If it is not urgent, report it online or phone Policelink on 131 444. See criminal histories or police certificates for more information including contact details.

Is it okay not to talk to the police?

And some people are just paranoid, legitimately or not. NONE of these reasons for not talking to the police are evidence that suggests you are guilty of a crime. And not talking to the police is absolutely the best way to avoid both being arrested, or ultimately convicted of a crime.

What to do when the police won’t help you?

But if the police won’t help you, don’t give up hope. There’s still a lot you can do. Keep A Record. Keep a record of everything done to you. You should have a folder full of screenshots of abusive text messages, emails, social media comments or messages, or phone calls. Keep a written log every time something occurs.

What to do if you are charged with an offence in Queensland?

Queensland Law Society — can refer you to a specialist private lawyer for advice and representation. If you’re charged with an offence, you should ask police prosecutions at the relevant court for a copy of your Queensland Police form 9 (QP9) — this is a written summary of the police version of why you were charged and what happened.

If you wish to make contact with us, please look through the options below. Do not report crime here. If someone is in danger or the crime is happening now, phone Triple Zero (000). If it is not urgent, report it online or phone Policelink on 131 444. See criminal histories or police certificates for more information including contact details.

Queensland Law Society — can refer you to a specialist private lawyer for advice and representation. If you’re charged with an offence, you should ask police prosecutions at the relevant court for a copy of your Queensland Police form 9 (QP9) — this is a written summary of the police version of why you were charged and what happened.

Do you need a lawyer for a police interview in Queensland?

You should get advice from a lawyer about whether you should agree to a police interview. Legal Aid Queensland can’t provide you with a lawyer to go to the police station with you, but we can arrange for you to get legal advice to help you decide what to do.

But if the police won’t help you, don’t give up hope. There’s still a lot you can do. Keep A Record. Keep a record of everything done to you. You should have a folder full of screenshots of abusive text messages, emails, social media comments or messages, or phone calls. Keep a written log every time something occurs.