What happens when you ring 000
and ask for the police?
26 June 2016
11am – 12:30pm
Police Headquarters
200 Roma Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
FREE ENTRY
The Brisbane Police Communications Centre (BPCC) coordinates police resources within the immediate area of communication and in response to community requirements, natural disasters, or any special police activities being performed. The Centre is able to allocate individual resources and supply police with a wide range of assistance and information. This includes such things as computer inquiries, requests for support from the Queensland Ambulance Service, Fire and Emergency Services, and from specialist police services such as the QPS Dog Squad.
The BPCC caters for minor incidents like a small gas leak to major incidents such as terrorist actions, and is often the first point of contact for members of the public. Incidents range from minor to traumatic and in all circumstances BPCC staff display a very high degree of professionalism, a broad range of legislative knowledge and advanced computer skills. The fast paced environment requires a specialised reporting structure to maintain expected high standards.
Senior Sergeant Bruce Rodger of the BPCC will present ‘What happens when you ring 000 and ask for the police?’ Senior Sergeant Rodger will outline the role of a 24/7 telecommunications operator including their management of urgent calls using QCAD (Queensland’s Computer Aided Dispatch program), how they determine the resources necessary to respond, how they maintain contact with officers and how police vehicles or other emergency services are dispatched.
This one and a half hour presentation will start at 11am on Sunday, June 26 and will be both informative and educational. The lecture content will be suitable for all audiences.
The Museum opens its doors to the public on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm from February to November in addition to the standard Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm opening hours. Monthly Sunday openings feature guest speakers from across the historical and crime-solving spectrums.
PLEASE NOTE: The Police Museum will open Sunday, June 26 from 10am to 3pm, and is located on the ground floor of Police Headquarters, 200 Roma Street, Brisbane.