Paula Doneman

It is now three years since Katarina Carroll took on the job of Queensland’ first female Police Commissioner, with the honeymoon period usually afforded to new leaders to settle in their new role evaporating with catastrophic natural disasters and a global pandemic.

An internal investigation continues into the fatal police shooting of a man in Ipswich, now identified as 27-year-old Tjay Doeblien, who died during a siege at the weekend.

The illegal sale of nicotine-filled vapes is increasing as the black market storefronts supplying them flourish in Queensland amid confusion over authorities' power to crack down on the crime.

A 28-year-old woman is the third person charged with murder over the death of Queensland man Chris Lymar, who police allege was attacked with iron bars in a motel room.

As Queensland Police Service's oldest unit, the Mounties have a long history of crime-fighting and have a tactical advantage that can mean the difference between life and death for their human "partners".

Authorities deemed the death of Michael Cross a suicide but his family believe he was murdered. 

A legal bid by a group of Queensland Police Service employees' to defy their Commissioner's direction to be vaccinated for COVID19 fails, meaning all QPS employees must be vaccinated by January 23 next year or face suspension without pay or dismissal.

An internal review of a trial finds Queensland police “significantly” lack training in responding to bail breaches committed by adults charged with serious crimes and fitted with GPS trackers.