Queensland Watch Houses Overcrowded

Queensland’s watch houses are in crisis—overcrowded, understaffed, and dangerously unsafe. Facilities like Toowoomba’s (23 beds, 45 inmates daily) and Maryborough’s (4 beds, 11 inmates daily) are bursting at the seams, forcing cops to ignore community calls and leaving prisoners sleeping on the floor. A year-old internal review flagged the issue, but 34 recommended fixes remain unmet. Police say delays in transferring inmates—70-80% of whom shouldn’t be held—are the core problem. Despite a $16 million investment, the union warns lives are at risk unless urgent action is taken. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59abf9a1adddac8a