Community Supporting Police

History & Background

Community Supporting Police organisation was formed in Brisbane in 1990 immediately following the release of the Fitzgerald Inquiry Report. Concerns were raised at a public forum about the lack of support for police and their families and as a result a meeting was held and the organisation of Community Supporting Police was formed. The objectives of the organisation are as outlined below. CSP manages two residential facilities - one at Rosalie in Brisbane and the other at Woody Point - which were made available by the Police Service to provide emergency accommodation to police and their families in times of crisis, free of charge. Funds raised by the organisation in Brisbane help to maintain these facilities. There is a very high occupancy rate for Rosalie House (which was converted into 2 fully self contained flats) and a lower occupancy rate for Woody Point (one self contained flat) which is mainly used for recuperative purposes. The occupancy rate reflects the need for such facilities.

CSP Inc is very much a community driven organisation and a great deal of support is given by the Queensland Police Service. The organisation generates a great deal of good - firstly, by way of the physical support for police families in need, and secondly, by the interaction with and support given by the community itself through organisations like Rotary, Lions, Scouts, Guides, church groups, youth groups, ethnic groups, business people and the community generally. Branches are now forming in regional centres of Queensland to reflect the truly decentralised makeup of the State. We must be mindful that success can only be achieved if a concerted effort is made by all and invite interested persons and corporations to become involved in this very worthwhile organisation.