Queensland watch houses overcrowded nearly a year after internal review (opens original article in a new tab)

Queensland watch houses continue to face severe overcrowding and deteriorating conditions, with regional facilities exceeding capacity and safety concerns raised by police unions.

• Queensland watch houses remain overcrowded nearly a year after an internal review identified issues
• Regional facilities like Toowoomba and Maryborough exceed capacity, with some holding double their designed numbers
• Queensland Police Union highlights unsafe conditions and calls for urgent reforms and investments