A CRIME OCCURS → YOU REPORT → YOU ADVISE COMUNITY

NCW - PROTOCOLS & PRIVACY STATEMENT

Now what happens?

Step 1: Police Report Logged

When a resident reports to Policelink or Crime Stoppers, the matter is officially entered into the Queensland Police Service (QPS) system.

A QP reference number is then issued.
The incident is allocated to the appropriate station or investigating officer.
Police then determine whether further action, patrols, or investigation is required.

- REPORT TO QPS HERE -

Step 2: NCW Verification & Integrity Intake

Once the same report is sent to Neighbourhood Crime Watchers (NCW), the report is verified (checking QP number, timeframe, and suburb).

NCW ensures that no sensitive or ongoing investigative information is publicly shared adhering to the privacy provisions as set by QLD Government and QLD Law/Act

The report is then classified (e.g., Suspicious Activity, Theft, Vehicle Offence, etc.) and is assigned a unique NCW reference number.

Step 3: Community Intelligence Assessment

The NCW Community Intelligence-reviews the report to identify the following.

Hotspot locations or repeat-offence patterns.

Vehicle or offender descriptions matching other reports.

Whether CCTV, witnesses, or neighbouring residents may assist Police.

If necessary, NCWs Criminal Investigation Unit, may issue a Watcher BOLO (Be on the Lookout) to verified Watchers in the area.

Step 4: Local Watcher Coordination

Watchers or residents registered under Neighbour-Net may be notified if their cameras cover the time/location of interest.

Residents are invited to review their footage and provide evidence directly to Police or via NCW’s secure referral channel.

All community responses are handled within QPS privacy and evidence-handling standards. The NCW does not breach these laws.

Step 5: Follow-Up & Reporting

NCW records the event outcome (if information is previewed) once Police confirm action or closure.
Trends are logged in NCW’s internal data systems for mapping and quarterly reports.

Any public community alerts are carefully written to inform, not alarm.

IF REQUIRED, PLEASE USE THE MAP BELOW TO PINPOINT THE LOCATION OF THE INCIDENT (WITHIN 100 MTRS IF POSSIBLE).

A CRIME OCCURS → YOU REPORT → YOU ADVISE COMUNITY

What happens when you add your report?

Step 1: Police Report Logged

When a resident reports to Policelink or Crime Stoppers, the matter is officially entered into the Queensland Police Service (QPS) system.

A QP reference number is issued.

The incident is allocated to the appropriate station or investigating officer.

Police then determine whether further action, patrols, or investigation is required. REPORT TO QPS HERE.

Step 2: NCW Verification & Integrity Intake

Once the same report is sent to Neighbourhood Crime Watchers (NCW):

The report is verified (checking QP number, timeframe, and suburb).

NCW ensures that no sensitive or ongoing investigative information is publicly shared.

The report is classified (e.g., Suspicious Activity, Theft, Vehicle Offence, etc.) and assigned a unique NCW reference number.

Step 3: Community Intelligence Assessment

The NCW Community Intelligence Unit (CIU) reviews the report to identify:

Hotspot locations or repeat-offence patterns

Vehicle or offender descriptions matching other reports

Whether CCTV, witnesses, or neighbouring residents may assist Police

If necessary, the CIU may issue a Watcher BOLO (Be On the Lookout) to verified Watchers in the area.

Step 4: Local Watcher Coordination

Watchers or residents registered under Neighbour-Net may be notified if their cameras cover the time/location of interest.

Residents are invited to review their footage and provide evidence directly to Police or via NCW’s secure referral channel.

All community responses are handled within QPS privacy and evidence-handling standards.

Step 5: Follow-Up & Reporting

NCW records the event outcome (if information is previewed) once Police confirm action or closure. Trends are logged in NCW’s internal data systems for mapping and quarterly reports.

Any public community alerts are carefully written to inform, not alarm, and always reference:

If you have information for police, contact Policelink online or call 131 444. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”