Mornings With John Mackenzie

John MacKenzie chats with Ian Leavers, President and CEO of the Queensland Police Union, about the difficulties faced by communities burdened by crime. Cairns and Far North Queensland is facing an ever-increasing crime rate with home invasions and theft of personal property being commonplace. Women and the elderly have been victimised by youth offenders who opportunistically prey on the vulnerable. The true mental health impacts these crimes have on people are still being understood. Ian also spoke about the 11% pay rise police officers will receive over three years.