Queensland police are being advised to check their family cars for bombs amid fears bikie gang members may take revenge.
Officers have been given a 26-page document entitled Security Advice and Considerations which lists recommendations on ways to protect themselves and their families outside work hours.
Among the many Queensland Police Service recommendations are: close curtains before turning on the lights at night, stop regular deliveries such as newspapers, don't let children open mail and check family cars for bombs, common places to look are around the tyres and mud flaps.
Police are fearful of retribution as they implement the Newman government's new tough anti-bikie laws which give them more power to search gangs' hangouts and tattoo parlours.
It's also an offence for three or more bikie gang members to group together and bikies will be refused bail.
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The tough stance follows brawls on the Gold Coast, including a large riot last month at a Broadbeach restaurant, which also saw the local police station targeted.
