CONSTABLE Patrick Slavin was reminded of one of his worst days on the job every day he passed a broken fence at Milne Street on the way to work.
He was one of the first officers at the scene of a fatal crash on November 27 last year which destroyed a Beenleigh resident’s fence and led to the death of a 60-year-old woman.
Constable Slavin said seeing the ruined fence every day was a constant reminder of the loss of life.
“If it affected me in that way, I knew it would be difficult for the victim’s family and the house owner too,” Constable Slavin said.
Constable Slavin decided to take action and convinced six police colleagues with trade backgrounds to help him rebuild the fence for 74-year-old Beenleigh resident Anselma Edwards.
“When I spoke to Anselma and offered to come and rebuild the fence, she instantly teared up and said that she has been laying awake at night wondering how she would be able to afford it,” he said.
The police officers visited the Milne Street property during their own time on Sunday, January 20 to tear down, rebuild and paint a new fence for Ms Edwards.
Shooting
POLICE are investigating after a man suffered head injuries and a gunshot wound to his leg at Beenleigh.
Police and emergency services were called to Lehmans Road at 4.40pm on Tuesday, January 22, where the man in his 40s was treated.
He was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in serious condition.
Police established a crime scene with detectives, forensic and scientific officers, general duty crews, dog squad and Polair investigating.
A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said officers were looking for two men described as Pacific Islanders in their 20s with large builds.
Anyone with information which can assist police can contact Policelink 131 444 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
