BRISBANE, Queensland, May 6 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:

Queensland Police Service (QPS) is helping landowners to safeguard their properties against rural crime as part of a new crime prevention initiative launched today in the Darling Downs.

Shut the Gate on Rural Crime is a campaign designed to address the unique challenges of rural crime through targeted educational resources and a regional roadshow, where landowners can meet with QPS officers.

As part of the campaign, a dedicated Rural Crime Prevention webpage has been developed, featuring a suite of downloadable resources including security brochures detailing ways to deter fuel tank, livestock and machinery thefts.

It also includes a property ma...