Welcome to Queensland Police Legacy

The Queensland Police Legacy Scheme is an independent charitable organisation, established in 1971 to assist eligible dependent families of deceased Queensland police officers; police officers whose spouse/partner has died and police officers who are deemed to be suffering from an incurable/terminal illness.

As at March 2012Queensland Police Legacy is supporting 45 families, including meeting the educational expenses for 77 dependent legatee children.

Donations to assist with the ongoing support of the "Legacy families" can be made by Direct Deposit

BSB:           034 000 (Westpac)
A/c No.:      492936
A/c Name: Queensland Police Legacy
Ref:             (your name)

donations of $2 and over are tax deductible if you require a receipt please email details of your deposit e.g. date, amount, name and mailing address, to info@policelegacyqld.org.au

Queensland Police Legacy receives no government funding; it is funded by donations, fundraising and revenue from the distribution of its Child Safety Handbook. You can help Queensland Police Legacy continue to provide its valuable programs by donating.

For other ways to donate please click on link below.

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'The Origins of Police Dogs in Queensland' book sales to support Police Legacy

The Origins of Police Dogs in Queensland is a book dedicated to QPS Dog Squad handlers and the remarkable bond they form with their four-legged partners. This second edition print contains a tribute to dog handler Senior Constable Norm (Normie) Watt who was the first and only Police Dog Handler in Australia to be shot and killed in the line of duty. July this year marks the 10 the anniversary of Normie’s death. The book also highlights a brief history of the Queensland Dog Squad including Queensland’s first police dogs, early training instructions and profiles for several of the QPS dog squad’s most prolific canines.

The book is $15, with all proceeds going to support Police Legacy.

Please contact us if you would like to place an order for this book.