Ten to Follow Gold Coast Cops

Ten to Follow Gold Coast Cops

Ten is moving back into the  observational documentary genre with filming commencing on new series Gold Coast Cops 

The ten part series will  follow  the work of Gold Coast police officers  from the newly created Rapid Action & Patrols Group (RAP).
The elite taskforce is responsible for policing everything from bikie gangs and street violence to drug  heists and organised crime. Established earlier this year and led by Superintendent Jim Keogh, the unit offers the community a  permanent police presence on the Gold Coast.

Superintendent Jim Keogh said: “Officers are committed to restoring public confidence by focusing  on public disorder and street violence through high visibility policing. “Officers will respond to incidents requiring a priority response. Should the matter involve a  protracted investigation, specialist units will be utilised as necessary to maximise the mobile and agile  focus of the group,” he said.
Queensland Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Jack Dempsey MP, said: “The RAP is  part of the government’s strong plan for a brighter and safer future for the Gold Coast community. “We’ve put more police on the beat, given officers the latest technology and cut the traditional  borders of policing to implement this highly skilled and responsive taskforce. “Crime is down and the Gold Coast is now a safer place for families because of the RAP.”
Network Ten Chief Programming Officer, Beverley McGarvey, said: “Network Ten has a long and rich  history of presenting character-based observational documentaries and we are delighted to be adding Gold Coast Cops to that list.  “With unprecedented access to one of the most elite police taskforces in Australia, Gold Coast Cops will give viewers a compelling insight into the RAP and the men and women fighting crime on the
Gold Coast.”

Eyeworks Australia Managing Director, John McAvoy, said: “We have been in discussions with the  Queensland Police Service to grant us access to film on the Gold Coast for years now, as we were  convinced there were compelling stories to tell against this unique and idyllic backdrop. “Now we are thrilled to be working in partnership with the RAP taskforce to produce Gold Coast  Cops. Our crews have been granted full access to the operations of this elite team who are first on  the scene when the action happens. The vision we have captured so far is extraordinary.”

Gold Coast  Cops is expected to air in 2014 on Ten

 

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