QUEENSLAND Police Service (QPS) have stepped up its visibility in Peregian Springs and Coolum recently and has been working with local businesses and the wider community to reduce antisocial behaviour.

Officers from Coolum Police Station have been conducting high visibility patrols of busy areas, including local shopping precincts, parks and other areas where young people congregate. As part of these patrols, they have also been conducting wanding under Jack’s Law, using a small handheld metal detector to scan a person for knives and other weapons.

Acting Officer in Charge of Coolum Police Station Senior Sergeant Joel Bryant said most of these interactions have been positive and is reminding parents of their responsibilities.

“It is important that we surround young people with the necessary support to direct them away from the criminal justice system and enable them to positively thrive in our community,” Sergeant Bryant said.

“Community safety starts in the home – and we encourage parents to join with us by setting clear behavioural expectations with their children to keep them, and our community, safe.”

“We’re asking parents to work with police in preventing and disrupting any possible anti-social behaviour or offending and to be aware of your child’s whereabouts, who they are with, and what activities they are undertaking.”

Police will continue to remain highly visible in the lead-up and during the upcoming school holidays across the entire Sunshine Coast District. You can expect to see police anywhere and at any time, working together with the community to ensure everyone stays safe.

If you have information for police, please call Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at
www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.