Minister for Police and Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan has joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll at an event supporting three officers injured on duty earlier in the year.
On March 12, Senior Constable Russell McKelvey, First Year Constable Callum McBride Whitehead and Police Recruit, now First Year Constable, Cassidy Cleary were travelling through Caboolture South in response to an urgent call-out. While responding, they were allegedly hit head-on by another vehicle.
The officers sustained various injuries, with Senior Constable McKelvey critically injured in the crash. FYC McBride Whitehead and FYC Cleary, who received less serious injuries, have both since returned to duty in Caboolture.
The event, held in Caboolture last night, in support of the officers was a demonstration of unity, strength and partnership amongst members of the Moreton District and key representatives from other emergency services involved in the response to this incident.
“Our greatest strength as a society lies in those who use their expertise to help others,” Minister Ryan said.
“Our police and emergency services personnel provide tremendous support to our whole community and also to one another in moments of crisis.
“People from the community of Caboolture and, more widely Moreton, have shown tremendous support to these officers and their colleagues through this challenging time.
“We stand proudly side by side with our police.”
Commissioner Carroll said the show of community support for the officers was heart-warming.
“Officers within the Moreton District have had more than their fair share of tragedy in recent years, but I am relieved to see that the health of these three officers is now improving,” Commissioner Carroll said.
“No one should go to work and risk injury or worse, but our police selflessly do so every day in service of the community.
“We will continue to support these officers, their families and their colleagues to make a safer work environment for all QPS officers.”
