May 24, 2016

Cherbourg will get a new Crime Prevention Officer under funding announced on Tuesday by Federal Justice Minister Michael Keenan.

The Federal Government announced $2.7 million in community safety funding for the Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association (PCYC).

Round 2 of “Safer Streets Program” aims to support communities at the grass roots to help address crime and anti-social behaviour.

Initiatives include the creation of Youth Support Officer positions at seven locations across Queensland and the employment of Crime Prevention officers in 10 communities.

The Crime Prevention Program Officer employed at Cherbourg will be tasked with identifying anti-social and criminal trends within the community.

“Only safe communities can be strong and prosperous, and the best way to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour is to prevent it from happening,” Mr Keenan said.

The funding has been drawn from the Proceeds of Crime Account, money taken from criminals and reinvested into prevention of further crime.


 

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