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• Ransomware

  Ransomware is a cybercrime where the attacker encrypts the personal files of their target with high grade encryption and prevents the user from accessing their files. They demand a ransom payment to receive the encryption key to allow the victim to
  https://www.police.qld.gov.au/safety-and-preventing-crime/r-u-in-control/ransomware

• Identity theft

  Identity theft is where a person obtains or deals with another entity’s identification information for committing, or facilitating the commission of an indictable offence. It also extends to creating a totally fictitious identity and representing
  https://www.police.qld.gov.au/safety-and-preventing-crime/r-u-in-control/identity-theft

• Periods not counted

  ​Leave without pay Where a member has taken a continuous period of leave without pay in excess of three months, that part of the period in excess of the first three months shall not be counted towards the Queensland Police Service Medal award
  https://www.police.qld.gov.au/queensland-police-service-medal/periods-not-counted

• Who else can help?

  The Queensland Police are always working to prevent fraud and cybercrime. If you are looking for information about how you can be safer against these crime, see R U in control? The following links are presented  as potential useful sources of
  https://www.police.qld.gov.au/policelink-reporting/reporting-cybercrime/who-else-can-help

• Community engagement – have your Say

  Community Policing Boards (CPBs) are a way for police to work together with communities on crime and community safety. Through CPBs, local communities can have a say on crime issues. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has set up at least one CPB in
  https://www.police.qld.gov.au/safety-and-preventing-crime/community-engagement-%E2%80%93-have-your-say

• Concealable firearms licence supporting documents

  When you make application for a concealable firearms licence for one of the following genuine reasons, you must provide the supporting documents as listed under the relevant genuine reason below, with your application and as evidence of you
  https://www.police.qld.gov.au/weapon-licensing/concealable-firearms-licence-supporting-documents

• Applying online for weapons licences and permits

  Do you have a question about applying online? See this page for commonly asked questions.
  https://www.police.qld.gov.au/weapon-licensing/applying-online-weapons-licences-and-permits

• Seniors safetyFeeling safe in your own home is essential ...

  Seniors safetyFeeling safe in your own home is essential to your health and wellbeing. ... As a senior, it’s important that you are able to enjoy your home, community and lifestyle in comfort and security. (14 May 2024)
  https://www.police.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/Seniors-Safety-2024.pdf

• Cyberstalking

  Cyber stalking is an action intentionally directed at a person on one or more occasions. A cyber stalking action can be:
  https://www.police.qld.gov.au/safety-and-preventing-crime/r-u-in-control/cyberstalking

• Computer hacking

  Computer hacking is when a person uses a restricted computer without the consent of the controller. A restricted computer is protected by a device such as a password, firewall, biometrics or other device that prevents any person having access to and
  https://www.police.qld.gov.au/safety-and-preventing-crime/r-u-in-control/computer-hacking