Mayor Nick Dametto doesn't hold back on the city’s biggest challenge, detailing the urgent legislative changes needed to support police on the front lines. 

He discussed the reality of public safety and the "back-to-basics" approach he’s taking to steady the ship.

Mayor Nick Dametto doesn't hold back on the city&rsquo;s biggest challenge, detailing the urgent legislative changes needed to support police on the front lines. 
He discussed the reality of public safety and the "back-to-basics" approach he&rsquo;s taking to steady the ship.

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Summer Around The State: Mayor Dametto calls for tougher laws to tackle Townsville’s Youth Crime crisis

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As copper theft plunges major South East Queensland motorways into darkness and costs taxpayers tens of millions, the state government is threatening thieves with up to 25 years behind bars. 

Criminologist Associate Professor Nadine Connell explained why these tough new laws won't deter desperate offenders and revealed the simple reason police rarely catch them.

As copper theft plunges major South East Queensland motorways into darkness and costs taxpayers tens of millions, the state government is threatening thieves with up to 25 years behind bars. 
Criminologist Associate Professor Nadine Connell explained why these tough new laws won't deter desperate offenders and revealed the simple reason police rarely catch them.

Summer Around The State: Mayor Dametto calls for tougher laws to tackle Townsville’s Youth Crime crisis

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