On 9 October 2024 Mackay Northern Beaches Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) held a Cuppa and Chat at Shoal Point Park.
Acting Inspector Mitch Benson and Acting Senior Sergeant Tanya Cashin Officer in Charge attended and reported on activities in the Northern Beaches. It was pleasing to hear that there has been a continuing reduction in property crime. There had been 19 recent arrests, which covered the whole Mackay Police District. It was advised during the meeting that Project Booyah was progressing well, and that 11 Police Districts now had this program in operation.
Acting Inspector Mitch Benson and Sergeant Tara Murnane gave a detailed presentation on how to ‘Secure Your Home’, reminding the group of simple steps that can make a big impact. A quantity of Neighbourhood Watch and National Secure Your Home Day material was distributed to members.
Local issues were discussed, including hooning problems occurring in the Northern Beaches area. Acting Inspector Mitch emphasised that if there is an emergency situation call 000, otherwise submit a Hooning Report on the Queensland Police website. Information about ‘how to make a report’ has once again been widely distributed through the Mackay NHW Facebook pages.
During the meeting Josh from Coles Rural View was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Mitch and Ken, for his support.
