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Brisbane and consisted of
a practical exercise utilizing
drama students from a
local university who had
volunteered to participate as
role players.

“We had the opportunity
to build some incredible
relationships during this week
and from the direct feedback
we received from both the
command staff and the
officers receiving the course,
I believe the training was a
tremendous success.”

In addition to their
recent training mission with
the QPS, since March 2014,
the Massachusetts State
(L to R) Troopers Michael Mazza and Brian Tully, Inspector Shane Williams - QPS Police has trained more than
Program Manager, Lieutenant Daniel Wells, and Trooper Shawn Riley 3,000 law enforcement officers
Queensland Police to keep the public safe at major in BOSAR, to include: members
events. This training forms part of the Palaszczuk of the MSP, state police from New York, Rhode Island,
Government’s commitment to delivering a safe and Vermont, and Louisiana, officers from cities and towns
secure 2018 Commonwealth Games and beyond.” throughout the Commonwealth, federal agents,
DCR Rangers, Military Police officers, members of
Commissioner Ian Stewart of the QPS told the the Dallas Fort Worth Airport Police and members
Gold Coast Bulletin that the training would be used at from their Dallas Regional Tactical Team partners.
public events with the intent to identify and disrupt Department members were also invited to Toronto in
individuals wanting to harm the public. 2015 where they trained approximately 300 Canadian
law enforcement officers prior to the that year’s Pan
“Behavior is a critical component in identifying American Games, further testimony to the value placed
those who are planning or preparing to engage in on this critically-important tactic.
criminal activity,” Commissioner Stewart said. “The
BOSAR training will enhance our ability to identify
warning signs of criminal intent, with the aim of
stopping these intended actions before it can endanger
the public.”

Lieutenant Wells recounted what he considered
a very successful training mission.

“The BOSAR training was presented during
a three-day program, the first two days spent at the
QPS Academy and consisting of a combination of
classroom lecture and scenario drills. The last day of
training was held at the Queen Street Mall in downtown

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