Mayor calls on community to stand with Police
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has called on the South Burnett community to stand with our local Police officers and their families as they live through the devastating loss of their colleagues
in the recent incident at Tara in which two police officers lost their lives.
Mayor Otto said, “we very much feel for the families, loved ones and colleagues of the officers involved”.
The Mayor is writing to the Queensland Police Commissioner in sharing our deepest condolences on behalf of the people of the South Burnett.
Mayor Otto has contacted Police District Inspector Scott Stahlhut on behalf of our regional community to ensure our local police know that we are thinking of them and are here to support them.
The Mayor also called Mayor Paul McVeigh to personally pass on our region’s heartfelt condolences as our neighbours at Western Downs live through this traumatic time.
“This will deeply affect every person in the Police family, including those who serve across the South Burnett and so, as a community, now more than ever we need to be thinking of them, letting them know that we are standing beside them and showing our gratitude for putting themselves at risk in keeping us safe”, the Mayor said.
With honour they serve.
Counselling services are available including Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), Lifeline (13 11 14) and Head to Health (1800 595 212).
