About

About Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers Queensland is a registered charity and volunteer community organisation. Our purpose is to empower the community to provide information that supports the solving and prevention of crime. We have a vision of safer community, a safer Australia.

Crime Stoppers is Australia’s most trusted information receiving service for people wanting to share what they know about unsolved crimes and suspicious activity without saying who they are.

We were first established in 1989 and are a member of the Crime Stoppers Australia national collective of eight Crime Stopper organisations operating in every state and territory in Australia.

We work closely with police, media and the community to help solve, reduce and prevent crime by collecting information and passing on those details to police and other law enforcement agencies to help keep communities and families safe.

Our efforts encourage people to share what they know, especially for cross-border crimes such as illicit drug manufacture, importation and distribution, wanted fugitives and illegal firearms.

Read more about Crime Stoppers Queensland’s history here.

Board of Directors

Crime Stoppers Queensland’s Board of Directors drive the organisation’s strategic direction and manage performance of our State Office. All volunteers, our Board have a vast array of skills, training and experience that they draw from to oversee our direction.

In addition to the elected roles of Chair, Deputy Chair and Treasurer, the Board nominated a Volunteer Liaison portfolio to ensure a close connection between the Board and our army of over 400 volunteers in 30 committees across Queensland.

Catherine Jackson, Chair Catherine is an experienced senior executive, educator, strategic thinker, coach and facilitator. Catherine is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Greg Beale JP (Qual), Deputy Chair Greg is an experienced insurance account partner and a veteran Crime Stoppers volunteer of 30 years.

Andrew Jones, Volunteer Liaison Andrew retired from the Army to become a career volunteer with Crime Stoppers and Volunteers in Policing.

Tim Ryan, Director Tim has been dedicated Director of various not-for-profit organisations including Crime Stoppers, Daniel Morecombe Foundation and the Maroochydore SLSC.

Deborah Nicholson GAICD Debbie is a retired Detective Inspector with the Queensland Police Service and a qualified Director with the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Women on Boards.

Acting AC Katherine Innes AC Innes leads the State Crime and Intelligence Command for the Queensland Police Service, and is the Commissioner’s representative on the Board of Directors.

Ian Stewart AO APM, Treasurer Decorated former Queensland Police Commissioner, Ian Stewart is a highly experienced Director, executive and consultant. Qualified in both business and public policy, Ian’s background in leadership and governance, with a mantra of engagement, fostering trust and mutual respect.

Kerry Brinkley A strategic thinker and effective communicator, Kerry has over 25 years’ experience in Industrial Relations and Strategic Human Resources. Now consulting in change and career management, Kerry brings a wealth of Board experience and qualifications from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.