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Queensland Expands Flying Police Squad to Deal with Crime in Remote Areas

The specialist team of 58 officers will target youth crime around the state.
Queensland Expands Flying Police Squad to Deal with Crime in Remote Areas
Police attend a crime scene in the suburb of Manoora in Cairns, Australia, on Dec. 19, 2014. Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has launched a new squad of “flying” police officers to deal with youth crime around the vast state.

On Jan. 12, the LNP premier, who was elected on a platform of tackling crime in October 2024, unveiled a multi-million flying squad with 58 officers to be dispatched to troubled areas.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]