Damning document reveals Qld health staff shortages are impacting police duties

The Queensland Government is under pressure to address the health system after a new document revealed staff shortages are stopping police from doing their job. The document details incidents over the past three years where police have been forced to wait for hours in waiting rooms and hospitals. They also reportedly have spent days guarding prisoners in hospitals. As well as having to ramp with ambulances outside hospitals with people who are injured or have mental health issues in their patrol vehicle. In one instance in 2022, police were forced to guard a prisoner in hospital for six days. Premier Stephen Miles has responded to the damning details, stating it is “all part of their job.”