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Moreton swears in first Special Constable for the District Moreton Police District have welcomed their first Special Constable with the swearing-in of Adam Campbell. Recently the Queensland Police Service (QPS) created a new category of constable known as a ‘special constable (State officer)’ to strengthen our policing capability, particularly at times of peak demand.

This surge capability will ensure police officers are on the frontline at key times to meet service delivery requirements. These officers could perform various frontline duties on an ad hoc basis when required. This could include natural disasters or major events.

“I was initially sworn in in 2020 and had been stationed at Moreton for the two years of my service,” Special Constable Campbell said.

“I resigned to pursue other things but found that, even though policing is sometimes challenging and confrontational, I missed the diversity, camaraderie and serving the people of Queensland.

“It is great to be back, and I look forward to serving the Moreton community once again.” Chief Superintendent John Hallam led the proceedings, welcoming Constable Campbell back.

“It is my pleasure to welcome Constable Campbell back to Moreton District,” Chief Superintendent John Hallam said. “Having Constable Campbell onboard at Caboolture will be a great help to fill temporary resource gaps.

“Being a Special Constable allows Adam to contribute to community safety as well as pursue his non-policing career.”

Special Constables hold the same powers as permanently employed officers and undergo training to ensure they can perform the same duties and responsibilities.

Special Constable Campbell will work casual shifts with Caboolture station and will be on-call to local officers during times of high demand. He is the first of a number of officers who have recently left and are considering returning to duty within Moreton.

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Drug driving – cocaine testing

Recently, upgrades for roadside drug testing have been introduced, that allow for the detection of cocaine. The roadside saliva-based sample tests previously tested for THC, methylamphetamine and MDMA.

At 12.45 pm on August 2, a 19-year-old Warner man was intercepted driving on Kinsella Road, East at Mango Hill, where it is alleged, he tested positive for cocaine.

He was charged with drug driving and is set to appear in the Pine River Magistrates Court on September 5.

At 1.40 pm on August 5, a 22-year-old Buderim woman was intercepted driving on the D’Aguilar Highway at Stony Creek, where it is alleged, she tested positive for cocaine. She was charged with drug driving and is set to appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 9. Since July 1, Moreton Police have detected a total of 103 drug drivers.

Senior Sergeant Mal Lilley, Officer in Charge of the Landsborough Highway Patrol, is disappointed that people are still making poor decisions when it comes to drink and drug driving.

“Research shows that those driving with a relevant drug in their system have a higher crash risk than other drivers,” said Senior Sergeant Lilley.

“Anything that reduces your ability to drive at your best, is not good.

“Remember, road safety starts with you.”

Assault 11

Other Offences Against the Person 2

Unlawful Entry 7

Other Property Damage 5

Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) 13

Fraud 2

Drug Offences 12

Trespassing &Vagrancy 2

Weapons Act Offences 2

Good Order Offences 7

Traffic & Related Offences 13

Professional High