Queensland Police are facing scrutiny over conditions in the state’s watch houses, with Workplace Health and Safety issuing multiple regulatory notices. The notices highlight concerns regarding health and safety standards within these facilities. Details of the specific issues prompting the notices haven’t been fully released, but they indicate a need for improvement. This represents a formal intervention by the state’s safety regulator, signalling potential serious deficiencies. The Queensland Police Service is now required to address the identified concerns and demonstrate compliance with workplace health and safety laws. This development raises questions about resource allocation and the well-being of both detainees and officers within the watch house system. Further investigation will likely be needed to determine the extent of the problems and the plan for remediation.