Mark Boothman MP Blog - Police

Most people do the right thing, why should their lives be impacted on because there are those in our society who do the wrong thing. We should punish those who commit deplorable acts, not the innocent people having a good time.

Once again, I have written the Minister for Police requesting 30 additional Police Officers for The Northern Gold Coast. This will reduce the massive workload officers are currently subjected and allow better response times. Number one topic at my Community Roadsides is the lack of Police resources. Other issues raised are hooning and crime.

With violence becoming so prevalent, we need laws that meet community expectations, especially for our emergency service workers and those working in our schools and hospitals. For the most deplorable crimes, a matter many residents have been passionate about, justice should reflect severity of the crime and life should be life in prison.

It's that time of year again when I personally thank our local Police for all their hard work and service to our area and wish them a Merry Christmas. I just wish there were another 30 of them to thank. Today I dropped off 15 kilograms of Lions Christmas Cakes for officers and staff of the Coomera Police Station to enjoy. Scott, Andrew, Nick and your team of dedicated officers, Merry Christmas.

Community Roadside Monday at the John Muntz Bridge Upper Coomera / Oxenford. One issue keeps popping up at my community roadsides is crime. As I has said many times in the parliament, we need tougher sentencing, more Police in our area and programs like boot camps.