October 16, 2012
The process to appoint a second police officer to Blackbutt has begun.
After discussions with the Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington, Police Minister Jack Dempsey took the issue of policing in Blackbutt to the Queensland Police Service.
“I have been advised by the Queensland Police Service that a process is underway to appoint an officer to the Blackbutt Police Station,” Mr Dempsey said today.
“The government remains committed to more police on the beat and I am happy to see an officer will arrive in Blackbutt in due course.”
Ms Frecklington welcomed the news on behalf of the community’s residents.
“The appointment of an officer to Blackbutt will be warmly welcomed by both myself and the town of Blackbutt,” she said.
“As the local representative, I am committed to proactively representing the residents of Blackbutt and surrounding areas.”
