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Rural crime costs Queensland farmers millions of dollars every year (Photo: QPS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 6, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Police are reminding landholders there are simple ways to reduce rural crime – a problem which costs Queensland farmers\u00a0millions of dollars annually in revenue and lost productivity.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) – formerly known as the Stock Squad – suggested the following strategies to reduce rural crime:<\/p>\n

Livestock<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Identify stock at an early age with permanent forms of identification (including registered brand, earmarks, ear tags, tattoos or microchips).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Cross brand any bought cattle and maintain records of purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Keep receipts of purchases (livestock and equipment) as additional proof of ownership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Grade your boundary fence lines and regularly check stock. Repair damaged fences and gates and immediately report any losses to police.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Ensure stock is not left in holding paddocks, loading areas or in isolated areas that are not in sight of your homestead or a neighbouring homestead unless the stock are constantly checked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Stockyards<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            • Secure loading ramps and stockyards to prevent unauthorised use by others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Build stockyards away from the road and in sight of the homestead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Home and Property<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                • Consider security when designing and erecting new buildings, sheds and\/or stockyards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  • Regularly trim trees and shrubs around buildings to prevent concealment of intruders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • Ensure building doors and windows are of solid construction and fitted with quality locks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      • Wherever possible, construct storage facilities within sight of the homestead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • Install vandal-resilient external lighting and CCTV cameras around buildings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          • Inform trusted neighbours when absent from your property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Machinery and Tools<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                            • Have a detailed inventory of all your personal, household and farm valuables. Record serial numbers, inscriptions, brands or make and model and other identifying features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                              • Engrave or identify your property, including cattle panels, saddles and tack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                • Photograph or video your property, particularly stud stock, machinery and those items that are not able to be engraved or marked. Keep in a secured location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                  • Keep farming and machinery tools in a secured area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                    • Never leave ignition keys in or on machinery or property vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                      • Keep fuel tanks, pumps and electric fence units secured and locked at the point of use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        Firearms<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                                        • Secure firearms and ammunition in accordance with laws and regulations (ie. in a locked and secured gun safe).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                          • Never leave firearms in vehicles when the vehicle is not in use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                            • Ensure all firearms are registered, and report any loss or theft to police immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                              • Always record who has permission to shoot on your property and report any trespassing to police.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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