Cop Stood Down for Catching Criminals

You’d think catching criminals during a youth crime crisis would be rewarded. Nope, not for Senior Sergeant Arron Ottaway. Sen Sgt Ottaway works as a district duty officer on the Gold Coast, a role which requires split-second decisions to be made regularly. Earlier this year, a group of thieves had stolen an Audi Q5 on January 29. On January 31, the Audi was driven to a house in the Gold Coast and people armed with weapons got out and threatened people at the home before stealing a Volkswagen Arteon. On February 1, police deployed tyre-deflating devices to try to catch the criminals. For 18 minutes, the Volkswagen was driving on its rims, so Sen Sgt Ottaway authorised the pursuing officers to ram the stolen car in order to stop the criminals. It worked and the criminals were arrested. However, Sen Sgt Ottaway was stood down for not following protocol. You know, catching criminals during a statewide crime crisis is a big no-no here in Queensland.
This is the second time Sen Sgt Ottaway has been stood down, after he was last year placed on desk duties after allowing police to perform a precision immobilisation technique (PIT) manoeuvre in order to stop a stolen car driven by teens. After the sanction, an anonymous police officer stated, “Our boss has been benched because he was trying to catch crooks. We have never been taught or trained on how to box in or PIT a car. The offenders were never going to stop.”
In response to the most recent stand down of Sen Sgt Ottaway, Queensland Police Union President Ian Leavers stated, “This is an example of the disconnect between senior management in the South Eastern Police Region and frontline police. Senior Sergeant Ottaway should be receiving commendation for coordinating the apprehension of serious criminals and instead the police hierarchy are standing him down from operational duty. It is no surprise crime is out of control in the Gold Coast when the police hierarchy are so out of touch with frontline policing that they would rather stand down hard working police than let them apprehend criminals.”
Actually, in the middle of 2023, some leaked police emails showed how frustrated Sen Sgt Ottaway was with the chronic shortage of police officers amid a crime crisis. The emails read, “The QPS is asking too much of me - I cannot continue to work by myself as a DDO on the Gold Coast at peak times, or I will make a mistake that will have a high consequence. We, as DDOs, are continually getting asked to overview more, make more decisions, run multiple high-risk jobs, consider high-risk domestic violence offenders, liaise with Queensland Ambulance over mental health, approve transports … you get it, the list goes on.
“There are so many jobs and competing interests that I’m losing my mind. Tonight has been relentless, just like last night. Last night, I didn’t stand up for four-and-a-half hours due to the workload. I eat at the computer.”
“Three stolen cars were rolling through the Gold Coast, one at high speed treating the highway like a racetrack. So bad was the driving that members of the public were calling Triple 0. So frustrated are the members of the public, that instead of calling police when the crooks were actually breaking into the house, the street got together, chased the baddies and smashed the front windscreen of the stolen car they were in.”
“An off-duty senior commissioned officer rang for help because a UID (under the influence of drugs), violent, shirtless offender was in his yard and he was rolling around on the ground fighting with him. It gets worse. The off-duty officer and his wife had called a number of times. You guessed it - no cops, no on-road DDO, no regional duty officer to go.”
“I have to decide on countless occasions whether to allow police crews to transport a mental health patient to hospital because an ambulance did not turn up or was unavailable. I’m asked to decide, with zero medical training and virtually no information, of whether I should allow our people to do these transports. I guess I’ll be the one in trouble for that as well when the patient dies in police custody.”
As you can tell, Sen Sgt Ottaway and other Queensland Police are under extreme pressure with lack of resources and lack of support. But yet, when they catch criminals, they’re not supported by senior management, instead, they get punished. What does Commissioner Katarina Carroll have to say? What the hell is wrong with the QPS?
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[@frankmontanari5534]

The police minister should be asked what her priorties are, protecting the public or revenue raising. Standing down a policman for doing his duty is disgusting.

[@turpinator7114]

We know what Labor and Giggles priorities are. They have no idea about crime. Useless government

[@adenwellsmith6908]

The priority is the industrialisation of turning the population into criminals and raising money.

[@nikitaw1982]

Hot flush feminists in middle management.

[@andyman8630]

herr only priority is keeping her job, at any cost

[@kennydee8296]

I’m suspecting her priorities are something else altogether . . .

[@robertofagotti2737]

The police had no problem arresting Australians during Covid lockdowns...for sitting in a public park.

[@jezg084]

Spot on. They had dozens of them spare to swarm people sitting on a park bench or someone out without a face diaper on but now they can't find any spare cops to actually fight crime?

[@paulfri1569]

Because average man or in particular Anglo Aussies are the enemies to the Globalists..

[@barbarahalkyard1901]

Of course they did .Only following goverment orders .Which is a what a police force is paid to do.

[@TA-wg9oi]

You obviously don't understand what a lockdown is!

[@jezg084]

I definitely don't. Please enlighten me.@@TA-wg9oi

[@briananderson7285]

We live in fuckin clown world.

[@brett22bt]

Only if you choose to listen to idiot KZbinrs like this guy.

[@grimsworld]

if you believe stupidity, ignorance and incompetence to be at fault, then yes. if you believe its intentional then we are headed for an Orwellian world

[@briananderson7285]

@@grimsworld Well the government is trying to bring in the department of truth.

[@briananderson7285]

You may be right the government are trying to pass a ministry of truth...

[@briananderson7285]

@@grimsworld The government is committed to introducing the Ministry of truth.

[@SpectreOZ]

*Put Ottaway in charge of the entire Queensland Police Force* 👍

[@mikevanblommestein5726]

And give him the resources that he needs to get things up to standard

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

He sounds like he understands the issues at hand, is highly experienced and I'm sure would get a lot of support from the rank and file officers. If only his skin was a different shade and/or he was a different gender. He's not gay by chance is he? If he is, maybe that would get him over the line. Can't be having a straight white man in a position of power.

[@jimmysparks315]

Everything is going exactly according to the plan...

[@iakg1777]

spot on. we are being ruled by traitors.

[@jeremylambden2284]

To shit you mean?

[@iankearns774]

I can see you stroking a cat when you typed that.

[@jimmysparks315]

@@jeremylambden2284 I meant the grand plan by our globalist elites... many of the same issues are happening right across the collective Western countries ... including Police being ordered to stand down... it's happening everywhere..

[@paulfri1569]

Divide and conquer is the MO for the Globalists/Communists in charge..

[@chass53]

Unfortunately the criminals have more rights than the general public you’re not even allowed to defend yourself or your property.

[@johnrogan6183]

Those that want to control you want you to believe this to be so. But self preservation is an inalienable right and can only be rescinded by you. Tyrants have tried this crap since the dawn of time.

[@ramoverboard6093]

They can also search you without consent for any reason they make up.

[@UziMusic]

@@ramoverboard6093 and blame it on a "crime crisis"

[@JamesWillis-yy5px]

Maybe that is why they are criminals? And you idiots want more government to solve crime?

[@yacobshelelshaddai4543]

When you know the truth about this fraudulent ebtiry posing as government that is actually a registered corporation everything will make sense.

[@MagicPudding1111]

As pointless as it may seem , keep shining a light on these issues, and over time an informed population will be too many to be ignored.

[@davetate77255]

It makes no difference, its not like we can vote for any real change. Go have a protest, it wont do anything. If youre expecting some large scale revolt, it will never happen.

[@robertgrey6101]

@Magic How to INFORM them ?? Then, will they have the heart to band together for the greater benefit of society ??

[@topoint]

LNP is for law and order. Our only chance is to get them back in next election. Palacechook and baby face have been escalating youth crime being too lenient for decades its got to stop.

[@Chonkachoochonk]

You obviously have a firm grasp on how the government works. 😅

[@davehad-enough2369]

The Queensland Police Commissioner and the Minister should be (a) dismissed or (b) allowed to resign with an aoplogy. What a disgrace the Commissioner and the Minister are. No wonder Queensland is crawling with criminals when the Police Commissioner is actually protecting them. Stand down woman !!!!!

[@robertjames302]

Meanwhile in Townsville a couple of years ago, a DDO gave orders to a SNR constable to stitch up a member of the public when a stolen car had a minor accident. That DDO also ordered 4 officers to turn off their body cams. What happened to him? Nothing! So you have a DDO in Brisbane doing his job and being screwed, and a DDO in Townsville screwing over a citizen and commended for his actions. Think about that.

[@adambelong2953]

You do realise it’s not the commissioner or ministers fault or decisions. They bring options to the gov who turn down everything they want, they are powerless.

[@peterbennett4324]

We need more police like Sen Sgt Otterway and less of the bureaucratic hierarchy that haven't a clue about the real world , who do nothing but hindering their work and give no support .

[@lordandrewbruceofthemcinne5046]

Great post and I agree 100%. Just an FYI and not trying to be pedantic, senior in the short form is written as Snr, not Sen. Just saying.

[@craigwalker3256]

@@lordandrewbruceofthemcinne5046 trouble is: this is not happening by accident!!

[@robertjames302]

Meanwhile in Townsville a couple of years ago, a DDO gave orders to a SNR constable to stitch up a member of the public when a stolen car had a minor accident. That DDO also ordered 4 officers to turn off their body cams. What happened to him? Nothing! So you have a DDO in Brisbane doing his job and being screwed, and a DDO in Townsville screwing over a citizen and commended for his actions. Think about that.

[@Geoff-m7j]

@@lordandrewbruceofthemcinne5046I’m no expert but I understood what Sen used in the above context meant. Let’s not be pedantic here and keep on message rather than offering incidental criticism.

[@MatthewNope]

@@Geoff-m7j Senator Sergeant Otterway lol idiot

[@oldgrayfella]

That's what you get from a Police Commissioner with no BALLS.

[@scankhunt4206]

as soon as i saw it was a corrall it all became clear

[@fishmut]

Yep that’s what a vagina does blame the hormones, apparently they can’t think straight 😂

[@robertjames302]

Meanwhile in Townsville a couple of years ago, a DDO gave orders to a SNR constable to stitch up a member of the public when a stolen car had a minor accident. That DDO also ordered 4 officers to turn off their body cams. What happened to him? Nothing! So you have a DDO in Brisbane doing his job and being screwed, and a DDO in Townsville screwing over a citizen and commended for his actions. Think about that.

[@robertaus8420]

Dickless Tracey. Once was a skit in picture mag. Now it’s reality 😂

[@reneemac111]

🤣🤣

[@pme1967]

Damm, this copper seems to be the type of awesome copper that everyone would hope to have helping them. Damm the woke mgmt!

[@johnperry7534]

The police hierarchy have been piss weak for thirty years . Morons and arselickers get promoted , people who have never seen a dawn from the front seat of a police car, pen pushers and pregnant on leave personnel get promoted , people who would rather work the Monday morning day shift every day of their career and wander around with a clipboard in between coffees are ruling in the police . It’s a political nightmare being a policeman and actually working as a policeman, the commissioner I’m sure has great qualifications because she has spent her life studying bullshit courses and never actually been a street copper unless it was for the shortest possible time to check the box and then straight to non operational command , Thus the path the to the commission she holds, rear echelon People who have never worked get the most money and pension in the police .

[@robertjames302]

Meanwhile in Townsville a couple of years ago, a DDO gave orders to a SNR constable to stitch up a member of the public when a stolen car had a minor accident. That DDO also ordered 4 officers to turn off their body cams. What happened to him? Nothing! So you have a DDO in Brisbane doing his job and being screwed, and a DDO in Townsville screwing over a citizen and commended for his actions. Think about that.

[@jeffbrooks1290]

All of this is by design, its not accidental or coincidental. There are humans running this somewhere and most are in government positions.

[@dilligaf8349]

And the ones not in gov are high ranking lawyers that fight for the criminals with tonnes of money using the loopholes designed for the elites.

[@robertchapman6795]

Humans!? The things running the western world into the grave are not human! I’d ask their boss Satan what they are!

[@robertjames302]

of course its deliberate, people cant see it. Meanwhile in Townsville a couple of years ago, a DDO gave orders to a SNR constable to stitch up a member of the public when a stolen car had a minor accident. That DDO also ordered 4 officers to turn off their body cams. What happened to him? Nothing! So you have a DDO in Brisbane doing his job and being screwed, and a DDO in Townsville screwing over a citizen and commended for his actions. Think about that.

[@astrovarius543]

They want, no NEED, social decay and rampant crime to push through their insane ideas. Just look at USA, our "leaders" are following their playbook, and they despise the people they're meant to look after.

[@BlackPrince-rf8tr]

And my friends it's happening here in my own home town in NSW 100ks west from Bathurst. They the police said to me we don't chase crooks ( a certain Australian part of society) on stolen motor cycles/cars as they the villain/crook if they in the chase have an accident whilst riding a stolen m/cycle has an accident then the Police are in the wrong ,Mmmmmmm a Police officer doing his/her job and they can get fined etc for just doing their job?????? You all know the scene on TV the victims mum or auntie says oh! he was a model citizen yada yada yada, yep the same old bullshyte. The criminal is not guilty any more just a victim of a sick society, made by the greens/labour and the Australian law system.

[@MacRODesign55]

All Police Hierarchy should be mandated to spend one shift in the passenger seat of a patrol car every month doing the job of real policing, and not just watching crap on their phone or doing their makeup.

[@ShaneDennes]

Top Cop. This guy should be running the show.

[@aaabbbbccc680]

Absolutley

[@dennismcdonnell7853]

The Commissioner is part of the unAustralian offshore New World Order. She follows their protocols. They are part of Corporate Police Force, Corporate State Government and Corporate Australian Government. None of these are under the original Commonwealth of Australia, or the Original Constitution, so they do whatever they like, or as their puppetmasters order.

[@ductritran8637]

A good officer have to fight the whole government to do his job . What a joke

[@leemelbourne3297]

The public applauds his actions. Well done Sen Sgt Ottaway. We are proud of you for fighting the good fight.

[@mr_jdes]

One look at her and you can tell what the problem is

[@thefiresworddragon927]

I know what her problem is; she couldn't see the manager when she stole something from a poor man at a store when she got caught on camera.

[@fullspectrumdominanc]

And they wonder why they can’t hire anyone to be a police officer 😂

[@garydurandt4260]

The current premier smiled when asked about the youth crime in QLD which resulted in a death of a 70 year woman, so for something like this he will probably burst out laughing?

[@Inconvenientruths]

The fact remains, other than the very stupid the people in Queensland KNOW that the Labor Party will never, EVER, do anything about crime if it involves Aboriginals, same with NT etc.

[@MBR843]

He's a worse moron than the one he replaced. Hard to imagine but true

[@MBR843]

And yet they get the votes... go figure....makes u wonder about the people who voted for them

[@dominictucci6030]

Or Africans!

[@Renegade040]

@@Inconvenientruths Crime doesn't just stop under the Liberals, what a stupid statement.

[@albertmax9662]

Alexander the Great said “I fear an army of sheep led by a lion more than an army of lions led by a sheep.

[@johnnykeys1978]

The system does APPEAR to be in crisis if you think the intention is to reduce crime. What if the intention is to weaken the country? Is the system broken? Or is it working as intended?

[@Willberight2moro]

Our population has grown too quickly from immigration. When you add in refugees, international students and no extra resources like prisons...... To keep crime "figures" down, increase the age and arrest less..... More ppl stay at home..... So yes, their calculator is fine, but our life styles aren't....

[@matthewbeale8570]

​@@Willberight2moroover 6 mill here on visas..

[@rannorgana]

Oy Vey!@@matthewbeale8570

[@dvgsun]

exactly !

[@SuSang666]

As intended. The Labor governments in this country are trying to do to us what Biden is doing to the US. They want us scared so we'll put up with whatever restrictions they choose to impose on our freedom.

[@Renegade040]

i had a friend who was in the police force for years ago, who was involved in a pursuit of a very dangerous driver in a stolen car. His instructions when the pursuit started were, " Once you start the pursuit, you now have duty of care to that driver". So, his obligations and safety was to this scumbag driver, not to the public. So, after years of this and terrible court decision on many accidents he was involved with, he gave up and left the force.

[@johnvienta7622]

If your friend recalled taking his Oath when being sworn in, he would know that he must act without fear or favour, malice or ill will. Police involved in pursuits also have a duty of care to other drivers and pedestrians who may be affected, and to other Police.

[@SauronsEye]

@Renegade040 when the Police start chasing a person to apprehend them. Legally, they are in Police custody. There's many a time a person is deemed to have died in Police custody who have crashed their car and died, jumped in a river and drowned etc etc.

[@Renegade040]

@@SauronsEyeI agree with what you are saying and have heard that before. This seems to be so crazy, how could someone be in police custody when not have actually been arrested. This is designed to protect the perpetrator and bugger all the other people around him. Another classic example of this type was this incident involving James Gargasoulas, when in some sort raged, run over and killed 6 people in Melbourne. The police pleaded with their superiors, we need to stop this guy, he is out of control, he will kill someone. But, they said no, you may put him danger. So, you see on TV, 4 or 5 police cars just following him around and doing nothing, terrible, they could have saved 6 lives.

[@braddaley1255]

A policeman that is doing his job and has the balls to do it, is stood down for doing a good job. Come on boys what the hell is going on..

[@stephenbachman132]

Idiocracy

[@Brad656]

no money in it

[@iankearns774]

WEF and UN, Divide and Conquer, Hegelians Dialectic, Agenda 21, The Great Reset 2030.

[@LucianMelb]

Controlled demolition of the Western world. Look at the toothless UK police, many US states, now Australia. This crime issue is intentionally allowed to go on.

[@banta-pd8zj]

Youre relying on this channel to tell you whether he was doing a good or bad job?

[@scottgordon4360]

You do you Senior Sgt, you have the publics support. This crime wave has to be stopped by someone.

[@soundknight]

This man is a hero with a golden heart.

[@yt.personal.identification]

This guy was a rogue entitled cop who doesn't think the rules apply to him. Lick more boots.

[@jasonbachelor604]

LMFAO

[@Tom-it6gi]

That is some crazy dick-riding. You know so little about this guy. Other than the fact that he doesn't follow the state's rules and/ or laws, while being tasked with enforcing those.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Senior Sergeant Ottaway if you read this, thanks for all you do for the State mate. We really appreciate it. You are the type of cop we all want to protect us. Everyone knows the QPS Pursuit policy or lack there of is bullshit. We are run by weak gutted people that do not have a spine. Time for Queensland to jack up and let the Government know this is not good enough. I actually got out of the QPS in 2009 because the paperwork was out of control. We couldn't get out on the road to do our job which is to protect Queenslanders.

[@adamrea2530]

He ordered cops away from the main task given to them by the government. That task is revenue raising through road piracy.

[@tomjones5338]

It's all maritime law islands in the road it's all illegal

[@CJArnold-hq3ey]

✔️

[@CJArnold-hq3ey]

@robertolang9684 that's how it's been for years need traffickers or they'd be out of a job , they'll bust the same said sellers once a year but they're out again selling majority don't go to clink - tell me that shit is not crooked

[@OpinionFactChecker]

After being assaulted by a neighbour, then receiving death threats, the cops turned up 2½ hours and 5 calls later. Despite property damage, he was only charged with making threats. No court date has been set. I will probably not be reimbursed for the damages. I'll sue the guy the old fashioned way!

[@CJArnold-hq3ey]

@@OpinionFactChecker Rule 303 and this wouldn't happen

[@philhatherell3711]

This is what happens when you have to fill a quota rather than hire the right person for the job. Is there any wonder that police recruitment and retainment in every state is a problem.

[@robertjames302]

Meanwhile in Townsville a couple of years ago, a DDO gave orders to a SNR constable to stitch up a member of the public when a stolen car had a minor accident. That DDO also ordered 4 officers to turn off their body cams. What happened to him? Nothing! So you have a DDO in Brisbane doing his job and being screwed, and a DDO in Townsville screwing over a citizen and commended for his actions. Think about that.

[@M77982]

You get what you vote for

[@shellyaus]

are you saying the voting system is honest?

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

People refuse to vote out the major parties then scratch their heads and wonder why things keep getting worse. I think this country has gone mad.

[@dilligaf8349]

I feel that's due to the divide caused by msm.

[@deanpd3402]

​@@JohnWilliams-iw6oqapproximately 90 percent vote for the status quo.

[@robertgrey6101]

@M77 You get the government you deserve.

[@stephenbachman132]

His email makes a great point. Feel for the guy. What is he supposed to do exactly.

[@atomickidd1]

Just another reason why Queensland voters need to give some serious thought to whether a change of government is needed. We should also consider how many staff are leaving the Queensland Police Service and personally, the current Police Commissioner should step aside. The President of the Queensland Police Union doesn't get it wrong and fully supports his members. Perhaps the Commissioner and her team should consider that the priority is to ensure Public Safety but when we have a political party clearly intent on allowing criminals to do what they want, I would like to see our traffic police trained in PIT procedures. Why punish a officer (again) for doing the right thing?

[@robertgrey6101]

@atom The present police commissioner should be sacked for her total INCOMPETENCE which is a reason for police leaving the job for greener pastures.

[@davexb6595]

The priority of the current Police Commissioner is to implement feminist ideology. Everything else can just wait.

[@johnrogan6183]

Katarina Carrol is what's wrong with QPS.

[@MrBitterestTexas]

Women. Women is whats wrong with the QPS.

[@robertjames302]

Meanwhile in Townsville a couple of years ago, a DDO gave orders to a SNR constable to stitch up a member of the public when a stolen car had a minor accident. That DDO also ordered 4 officers to turn off their body cams. What happened to him? Nothing! So you have a DDO in Brisbane doing his job and being screwed, and a DDO in Townsville screwing over a citizen and commended for his actions. Think about that.

[@Classickoolcars]

Disagree mate. I’m sure there’s GOOD women on the force. Katarina is just NOT one of them!!

[@astrovarius543]

@Classickoolcars find ONE that does an equal job to the average male officer, including the physical aspects of the job. She would be the exception.

[@Classickoolcars]

@@astrovarius543 true true when it comes to taking down a big bloke/ scumbag it’s a no brainer…. In today’s equal opportunity employment situation it’s ridiculous that women think they can take down a large criminal without getting hurt/ taken hostage and gun taken…. But what do you do?? The idiots in power and some women who have no idea want to play with the big boys!!🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@falseprofit4u]

Justice is a joke in Queensland

[@belongda6032]

Politicians have made themselves fair game!

[@paulfri1569]

Well they have asked for it in a way.. Talk about literally crapping on the people you ment to represent..

[@aj-2savage896]

That's not a disconnect. That's a betrayal. Of front-line cops and of the law-abiding citizenry.

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

Looks like another girl-boss promoted to get her out of the way, and totally oblivious to reason and the realities of the work. This happens all the time.

[@cleanmachine08]

Give Sen Sgt Ottaway a promotion and let him pick his own team.

[@moopius]

Boss girl in charge, straight white male in the naughty corner... business as usual here in Australia.

[@kearenfoster1784]

We neeed castle law in australia!!!!! i said to a police officer the other month " you know what would stop this youth crime? give us our fire arms back" his responce was "absolutly it would, thats what we need."

[@Norm698]

We are seeing the results of having people who are in Government and have never been outside of the Political Environment. We have to show our anger at the Voting Booth. Take Voting seriously your Vote has Consequences

[@CraigAB69]

The political system is a joke, they are "2 cheeks of the same arse".

[@BoxofficeForney6969]

LOL! You really think voting will fix this mess?

[@alibarber57]

If you think voting for any.of the major parties will change anything you are delusional This is all deliberate to destroy society And the Govt will already have a solution that involves everyone losing more rights Just watch

[@Norm698]

@@BoxofficeForney6969 it's the only option available. Perhaps I should have said, Get involved, Join a Party. All of us can sit and whinge and by doing nothing, nothing is solved . ALL good things within the Political Environment Started at the ground floor, just look at history to verify that point, so all I'm saying, is if you have a passion for change, get involved.

[@mr-and-misses-smith]

The political environment is designed to keep people like us away from it and make sure our heads stay buried amongst high interest rate mortgage stress, where our next meal is coming from. They keep us all dumbed down and distracted by the latest social media crazes so the politicians can get on with screwing us over and making millions out of us through climate crisis taxes. Notice how they have essentially destroyed the middle income earners? Who has the ability, time, money or resources to take them on at any level? Very few unfortunately and that’s just how they like it.

[@dudleythree3]

Our Australian Government is out of control, they dont look after the good hard working people at all any more

[@DW_drums]

I'm starting to see a pattern of what happens to organizations when woman are in charge. Police, gov't, HR etc......

[@davexb6595]

100% but were are not allowed to acknowledge that. We have to pretend reality doesn't exist.

[@bonim5180]

Im a woman and i agree. I was a nurse,was,thankgod! And i agree,its not mysogyny,its men do some stuff better and woman do other stuff better! Its just simple fact. 🤷‍♀️

[@bonim5180]

But in saying that it isnt to be used as a an excuse to be an asshole! Lol just chill kids,life is about to get scary,but its only your fear,so be chill,meditate and calm plus when we are kind to each other all is well.

[@TacitusR]

Clown world is just another name for matriarchy.

[@phattjohnson]

But DV is being taken EVER so seriously ATM 💅

[@michaelobrien6294]

Senior Sergeant Ottaway should be made the Qld Police Commissioner. He'd get the job done - in spades

[@Sheeba777bronson]

Very true

[@VHKDK]

Get rid of the academics that are in charge and run the force with real coppers like Arron.

[@SuzzyB52]

Oh dear God, no wonder there is a shortage of good Cops.

[@ominousenough6172]

Fine officers should be encouraged and supported, not hindered and chastised.

[@rovak300]

i agree with that.

[@TheEthiopian1987]

But the idiots in charge want the criminals running free, because they haven't impacted them directly.

[@alwynsmit3546]

People need to remember this when next time they want to say cops aren't doing anything. It's the bosses

[@tyvid]

The cops who work the hardest, in high crime areas and the most dedicated are the ones who often end up burnt out, chronic PTSD and unable to work again. And looked down upon now as unemployable. The lazy cops, from my experience, spent time studying for promotions, avoided work like the plague, shonked jobs - writing off solvable crimes with some creative writing. Also operationally incompetent cops. They got less complaints, had less court matters - so were far more flexible with transfers, put on Strike Forces and other specialist areas where they could add more to their CVs and get the commendations. They get offered courses, then of course look more qualified and competent than you. I have lots of first-hand experience of seeing all of this. I recall Duty Officers floundering and wanting my help. They were Inspectors and I was a Detective senior constable. A lowly DSC. But I knew more than them on things you'd expect such a senior rank to know. They ended up with high paid positions and several getting head hunted by private sector. Also other lower ranked lazy, incompetent cops now earning huge $$ after switching to private sector jobs from CVs that are total BS. The burnt out cops medically discharged - scrap heap. Suicide, mental and physical health problems, low income. I can't even afford to live fulltime in Australia anymore. Lowly lumpsum I was convinced to take by my barrister who reminded me of cop-hating judges and their bias if my matter went to trial.

[@andrewbrown8463]

Same problem in Victoria. Head office has told police not to charge anyone under 18 so they just have to let them go. Local officers and sergeants are sick of it but can’t do anything because of the incompetence in head office directed by govt

[@andrewferguson887]

No wonder you cant get anyone to join the Police Force. Clean out the hierarchy, they're not up to the job.

[@pwrplay8709]

We are turning into America. How did we ever get so left?

[@StevenMilne-sm4fk]

WEF loving life.👹👹👹

[@andrewcliffe4753]

Treatment of cops is a bigger factor in losing good men than being grossly underpaid for a very difficult job.

[@Trapsarentgay133]

To be fair a lot of the anti police sentiment in Australia was promulgated by the police themselves over the last 5 years or so

[@deldridg]

He was very naughty inconveniencing those Audi drivers. What about their rights? His time would be much better spent focussing on achieving diversity targets, finding and eradicating trans-phobia, assisting people with gender-disphoric children and even choosing a suitable gender identity for himself (for the day). Sure-fire way to move out of policing (who needs police anyway??) and get straight into politics. What the hell was he thinking???

[@Robert-xs2mv]

Wait until us citizens start taking matters into our own hands!

[@lexchambers8329]

Sounds like a Good cop is going to fall, they wont like those emails getting out to the public, unfortunately I think you will find his Career might be over or he be demoted and desk bound permenantly Its a Sad state of affairs

[@redson425]

What a joke. You've got my support Arron Ottaway. Never give up, you are doing a great job. The Commissioner needs to have a good look at herself!

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Pretty soon at the pub it'll be No Drinking and No Talking.

[@JP-ry9ob]

There are 'criminal consorting laws', this wouldn't be a stretch to implement. "Police are charging people with consorting based on ‘observations of people spending time together in places open to the public"

[@scankhunt4206]

what pub.

[@glennllewellyn7369]

@@scankhunt4206 Any Aussie pub.

[@scankhunt4206]

@@glennllewellyn7369 what i meant was will you be allowed to drink or even will there be any pubs anymore

[@BrandOdyssey]

Wow this is eye opening. And needs far more exposure. Our states are rotten to the core. We criticise the cops too quickly. It’s their seniors that we need to hold accountable. But this never seems to happen.

[@leerussell8499]

Give him a job in our town

[@rogerkay8603]

Just like our UK Police - are they out of touch or is it by design? God bless Sgt Ottaway, we're rooting for you!

[@ianbusby1310]

It was a pleasure to work with Arron Ottaway back in the late 90s early 2000s a real good officer that got things done. All we have now is the QPS that do as the Labor government tells them.

[@robertjames302]

Meanwhile in Townsville a couple of years ago, a DDO gave orders to a SNR constable to stitch up a member of the public when a stolen car had a minor accident. That DDO also ordered 4 officers to turn off their body cams. What happened to him? Nothing! So you have a DDO in Brisbane doing his job and being screwed, and a DDO in Townsville screwing over a citizen and commended for his actions. Think about that.

[@ChromecastM8]

Don't be an idiot injecting IDIOTIC politics into this. Don't be part if the problem you filth.

[@DaveGreatman-nz2kx]

If that even. A large chunk of Labor is actually trying, but the problem is that self entitled bint currently acting as commissioner.

[@KeepItSimpleSailor]

This is what we want from cops - more active policing. This bloke should be commended and given the freedom to do his job properly. Sir - thx for your efforts. I hope you’re able to keep a positive mindset, as you are successfully doing a very difficult job that citizens appreciate.

[@fullsendmarinedarwin7244]

and, in the example of the off duty cop defending himself with no on-duty police to be seen, what's the bet he will be charged for assault when defending himself on his own property? Australia needs castle law and this rampant youth crime would be stopped dead in its tracks. Literally

[@robertgrey6101]

@full Queensland needs to learn a lesson from Brazil in 1970 and other Latin American countries through to possibly 1974. Bangkok 2003 to 2004 where crime was sky high was handled with aplomb by devoted civic minded citizens who made their own law, policed it, adjudicated if there was a violation of their law, and meted out punishment. A umber of people were "fished out of the Chao Phraya River" who Police said were victims of a "gangland" execution. Rodrigo Duturte of the Philippines gave the world a lesson on how NOT to pussy foot around with left wing, bleeding heart, P. C. BRIGADE wanna be's. Let Queenslanders learn a lesson not yo be yellow livered but have a will to clean up crime irrespective of how the job has to be done.

[@fullsendmarinedarwin7244]

@@robertgrey6101 I agree. I live in Darwin and we are also having a crime free for all by the youth here

[@adods9824]

He wont be, he's a Senior officer. Gets a pass. Civilians would be tho !

[@stevemoore2595]

The police commissioner should be investigated

[@stephenward2963]

What else do you expect when Civil libertarians are made judge and the current government and media hate to see criminals actually receive responsibility for their actions, it is easier to defund and remove police who want to stop it happening. We need a change and we need it now.

[@davexb6595]

This doesn't sound like an issue with Civil libertarians. it sounds more like a failure of senior managers to balance things and make decisions.

[@neil999ish]

​@@davexb6595Partly you are right on this. But Australia has signed so many of these 'INTERNATIONAL' convenants and treaties on rights of children, detainees (prisoners) etc. The 'Pollies and senior staff' are following them. We need to stop signing these treaties and convenants that strip our countries rights and repeal those already signed! Especially as many of them are not mentioned during an election campaign and sprung on us afterwards!

[@MediaFXNoosa]

Maybe local communities can run private policing and claim tax or rates relief

[@paulryan1578]

Got to feel for this copper his bosses who ordered this should be sacked total plonkers

[@Mr-Damage]

The senior members who decide on this mans fate should be made to go on camera and state the reasons and and answer questions. Far to much of a secretive organisation.

[@DanWhe]

Need to name, shame, and hold account the high ranking officials who make these decisions. The public need to know who are failing to fulfil their legal duties.

[@frankpollicina4125]

This government's priority for police is definitely revenue raising, catching criminals is at the bottom of their priorities. When will the government get the police to protect the people and not shake them down for revenue!

[@robertjames302]

Meanwhile in Townsville a couple of years ago, a DDO gave orders to a SNR constable to stitch up a member of the public when a stolen car had a minor accident. That DDO also ordered 4 officers to turn off their body cams. What happened to him? Nothing! So you have a DDO in Brisbane doing his job and being screwed, and a DDO in Townsville screwing over a citizen and commended for his actions. Think about that.

[@browneyestar]

I just emailed the state member for Currumbin. Police need our support to fight youth crime.

[@jefftysoutube]

Just like how certain SAS members are being treated after their return from Afghanistan. So much is so wrong in Australia today!

[@jameshatton4211]

Yeah just wait a year and it won't just be sas...... It will be civilians that have been conscripted

[@victorkupfer3774]

So true, this state and country is going to the crap house and fast!

[@RandomStuff-he7lu]

So you support criminals as long as they're in the military?

[@alexjackyperson101]

Wait didn't you guys do war crimes there???

[@jameshatton4211]

@@alexjackyperson101 beware don't feed the oragami tiger everyone.

[@shaneingram2389]

Bloody disgraceful that police are treated that way, I think that some of the so called senior management should be stood down for not letting these dedicated officers do their job. No wonder crime is out of control in this state.

[@jackbarnes6929]

If you ever wonder if DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is a good thing, then look no further at QPS Commission Katarina Carroll’s hopeless track record, youth crime at all time high. But she will always blame someone else.

[@robertjames302]

Meanwhile in Townsville a couple of years ago, a DDO gave orders to a SNR constable to stitch up a member of the public when a stolen car had a minor accident. That DDO also ordered 4 officers to turn off their body cams. What happened to him? Nothing! So you have a DDO in Brisbane doing his job and being screwed, and a DDO in Townsville screwing over a citizen and commended for his actions. Think about that.

[@karloz83]

Should be given a raise and promoted for doing such a great job. Obviously they make more money from cameras and revenue raising then catching criminals to protect citizens. Might be needing police commissioner to stand down and someone like this exceptional young man to take the job

[@aussiepastor4352]

Just stumbled on your video, thank you. I don't care if you are black or white or even BLUE. But we are living in a Western 1st World Culture and we have the right to feel safe. Keep up your good reporting.

[@christophercarr1186]

He's a giant! Thankyou for your service!

[@rebuildingdad3010]

QLDPOL probably more focused on DEI initiatives, quotas and affirmative action over crime.

[@Khórtos]

Diversity Equity and Inclusion. More like Divide Et Impera!

[@christianmcbrearty]

So in America you can pursue criminals but you can't here? Also nobody here can defend themselves, either non lethally (pepper spray, foldable batons etc) or lethally. This country is falling apart 😂 Also, there's a device police SHOULD use (they do in other countries) which traps the wheels of the suspect's car and prevents them from driving. It's basically a net. I don't see why police here can't use that. I'd rather police pursue criminals than just allow them to do what they do. It's ridiculous.

[@peterschaefer2946]

your a strange mob up there but the hole country is to turning shit where there is a labour goverment its a shit show.its probly not the cops but the goverment policy

[@HunterWinchester666]

FFS. This sh*t needs to get sorted out NOW. What the hell is even going on? It's like I've stepped into some dystopian dimension where everything is backwards 😖

[@robynhegwein1]

Wonder why police are leaving the force...

[@scottrobinson3281]

Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa. I have been watching 7 and 9 News for some time and I am lost for words at the rampages of these criminal youths. SA has and always has had a major crime problem, but this sort of behavior would not be tolerated for one second here. All homes and businesses are hardened against criminal incursion, and I feel absolutely safe at home. As for self-defence, deadly force is permitted in certain very well defined circumstances. There is a firearm licence category specifically for self-defence (handgun or shotgun). I recall a story of youths in a stolen car (Townsville?) ramming a police car and the police retreating! If this happened in SA, the police would have mag dumped the car, possibly with a R5 assault rifle. I guess these ideas would cause exploding heads among senior police officials in QLD!

[@scottjohnson-hi8oj]

Great work senior hierarchy, that means im another person thats forced to take the law into my own hands if put in a bad position! Everyone saw you senior police smile like sharks when that 70 year old woman was murdered for what ? Disgraceful behaviour on your behalf don’t you think . Step down now ,let someone with no achillies heal sort it once and for all.

[@GMans-World]

WOW !! Hands tied while getting punched in the face by your boss !!!

[@cliffhigson7581]

With a state election due in October this year you'd think the politicians would welcome any opportunity to catch criminals.😂

[@lllPlatinumlll]

why the hell is there a female commissioner? crazy

[@waynerichards2944]

3/4 of the problem right there I'd say..

[@davexb6595]

Gotta get those boxes ticked. The important thing is to implement the feminist agenda.

[@rc7175]

The commissioner will end up standing down sooner rather than later.

[@lawrencekleyn3914]

vote these clowns out, period

[@MrBitterestTexas]

Dont think anyone voted for these lunatics. Yet again, Women seem to vote. Vote with emotions.

[@peterRobinson10101]

he should be arresting dads for fake DV charges instead.

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

What the hell is wrong with our political parties, they have brought about the changes in our police forces and here we are still voting for the same people? While ever we keep voting for the same political parties things will get worse.

[@neil999ish]

Look at the 'International' treaties etc. our governments have signed that has 'stripped' the power of real punishment against children, juveniles and adult offenders! Often we wern't told about these in election campaign's and just presented as 'fait accomplie', with no debate allowed in public. Usuallythese are 'rubber stamped' by parliment, with just a few dissenters voting no.

[@solar1Aus]

Tell the top of the wash to stand down.. go on strike, guys...woke government...

[@User-mj9hv]

A real cop/good operator versus the cakeeaters/desk jockeys…how policing is in real life, not the TV crime dramas.

[@Holden-2024]

Reward This Police Officer For Doing His Job and Catching Crims , Guttless Upper Management . A Police Officer Who has got the Guts to Do what has to be Done

[@ShadowMask1995]

& people still think they can Vote their way out of this.

[@TacitusR]

We can't vote our way out because women vote. Female suffrage is how things got to be such a bloody mess in the first place.

[@kpopandotherplaylists2518]

Sg Ottoway should be promoted, not punished. Armed car jackers dont require stopping? ... Says who?..

[@clydesimpson1462]

Catching crooks make statistics look bad.

[@saravone3292]

Govt needs to grow some balls. This country is going to crap. I support Senior Sargent Otterway! (Or soon we’ll all turn into vigilantes, think about that Commissioner)

[@StephensCrazyHour]

This labor state government has to go. They're incompetent in every way imaginable.

[@Mark-ks9jj]

Why do you think Palaszczuk suddenly "retired" - she knew her run was over, probably some underhanded dealings or paybacks about to be bought to light if she didnt quietly leave. How many times have we seen this in Australian politics. In NSW many premiers suddenly up & resigned, you find out later what was going on behind the scenes.

[@medz3398]

Both parties are essentially the same. Western governments run off think tanks who guide these policies.