THE Queensland Police Service (QPS) has added a new helicopter to its fleet, expanding aerial support for the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay from September 25.
Operated by Surf Lifesaving Queensland, the helicopter will assist in tracking stolen vehicles, arresting offenders, and locating missing persons.
Equipped with advanced technology, including infrared and vehicle tracking systems, the helicopter enhances police capabilities.
This addition makes QPS’s POLAIR fleet the largest in Australia. Recent reductions in youth crime in the region underscore the success of the Queensland Community Safety Plan in improving public safety.
State Police Minister, Mark Ryan, said this investment will go towards enhancing police operational capability and which will improve community safety.
“I know this new helicopter will make a big difference in keeping communities safe across the Sunshine Coast and the Wide Bay Burnett districts.”