Attendees at the launch. Photo: Supplied.
CONTRIBUTED BY CRIME STOPPERS QLD
Crime Stoppers Queensland (CSQL) is proud to announce the launch of the Business Watch – Eyes on the Street trial in Victoria Point, a new community‑focused initiative designed to strengthen local crime prevention and support safer business precincts.
The pilot program brings together CSQL, the Queensland Police Service Crime Prevention Unit, the Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce, and Redland City Council, with generous support through a grant from the Community Bank Victoria Point branch of Bendigo Bank. This shared commitment has enabled a coordinated approach to helping local businesses identify and report suspicious behaviour.
Held in March in Redland Bay, the introductory briefing marked the start of the trial, offering local business owners and operators an early look at how the program works and how they can play an active role. Attendees were introduced to the Eyes on the Street app and its key features – a tool designed to support simple, fast, and anonymous reporting and help businesses act as an extra set of “eyes” to identify emerging issues before they escalate.
By connecting police, partner organisations, and local businesses, the initiative aims to enhance information flow, encourage earlier reporting, and build a more unified approach to community safety. The Eyes on the Street app gives the Victoria Point business community a practical way to report concerns anonymously, supporting early intervention while laying the groundwork for broader, statewide application as the program grows.
The Business Watch trial marks a positive step toward a safer, more connected Queensland – proving what can be achieved when the community works together.
