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A continued police crackdown on antisocial behaviour across Mackay has seen officers ramp up high-visibility patrols throughout the CBD, with mounted police, local crews and community engagement teams maintaining a strong presence across the city.
Officers from Mackay and the Mounted Police Unit have been patrolling the CBD, shopping centres, parks and community events, while also engaging directly with local business owners and residents.
The latest operation forms part of broader, coordinated efforts across the city, building on earlier joint work between police and Mackay Regional Council aimed at improving safety and amenity in key public areas including the CBD, riverfront and Queens Park. Those earlier efforts included community engagement and coordinated responses to antisocial behaviour in public spaces.
Since Operation Pioneer commenced in December, police have conducted 506 street checks, issued 29 move on directions and arrested 61 people for offences including public nuisance and possession of drugs. Officers have also engaged with more than 400 businesses and 1,325 people throughout the community.
Mackay Whitsunday District Officer Superintendent Dean Cavanagh said officers had focused on maintaining public spaces that could be safely enjoyed by the community.
“Our local police and Mounted Police Unit have looked to proactively maintain public spaces that can be enjoyed by everyone through engaging with local business and owners as well as residents to make the community be safe and feel safe,” said Superintendent Cavanagh.
“Ongoing operations and high visibility patrols such as this week’s Mackay CBD operation is one example of our commitment to proactive and targeting action to enforce and engage.
“We will continue to work closely with our community to ensure support is given to those need it.”
A continued police crackdown on antisocial behaviour across Mackay has seen officers ramp up high-visibility patrols throughout the CBD. Photo source: myPolice Mackay Whitsunday
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