2. Enact a warrant

2.1 Involve the Queensland Police Service

Upon receipt of the warrant:

• contact the local QPS
• complete Police referral fax and fax it to the QPS, along with a copy of the warrant
• arrange for the joint execution of the warrant to remove or recover the child.

2.2 Record a warrant in ICMS

To record a warrant in ICMS:

• attach a copy of the warrant in ICMS to the ongoing intervention event
• complete a 'Child protection warrant' alert in ICMS – for further information, refer to Chapter 1, 9. What if an alert needs to be recorded in ICMS?

2.3 Enter a place to execute warrant

Prior to entering a place where the child is believed to be:

• show official identification to the person
• provide the person with a copy of the warrant or duplicate warrant
• explain that the officer is legally authorised by the warrant to enter and search the place to find the child.

Make contact with the child to:

• explain what is happening, in an age and developmentally appropriate manner
• respond to any concerns or questions they may have
• attend to their immediate well-being and safety
• explain the arrangements for their placement with an approved carer, or their return to their regular placement.

In circumstances where a child may have been removed to another state, refer to Chapter 10.18 Interstate and New Zealand matters.