SEPTEMBER 2016 NEWSLETTER

“Supporting those

who support us”

Community Supporting Police Inc. (CSP) is a community driven organisation supporting members of the

Queensland Police Service (QPS) and their families since 1991. To celebrate this milestone, CSP is holding a 25th Anniversary dinner and

Biennial Conference at Mercy Place Bardon on Saturday 29 October 2016.

Many of CSP’s inaugural committee members, former and current members of both CSP and the QPS and their family, members from a variety of

supportive community groups including Scouts, Guides, Lions, the Salvation Army, PCYC and Police Legacy and other great sponsors will be in

attendance. Members from the five CSP Branches from across the State are also attending the events.

The premise of this support was and still is aimed at enhancing relations between the community and the police service. To achieve this goal,

CSP continues to support the QPS in providing welfare assistance to all members. CSP continues to engage through CSP Branches to support

emergency accommodation across Queensland for members of the QPS and their immediate families in times of trauma or crisis.

The funds raised by CSP volunteers through local fundraising, including the sale of QPS branded merchandise, soft toys and Junior Police

clothing (caps and polo shirts - refer to CSP merchandise page); and through the holding of fundraising events including Behind the Crime Nights

(BTC - page 2 for the September BTC Night) provides much needed funds to support these facilities and QPS members and their families.

All QPS members are able to access emergency accommodation throughout the State by engaging with a local Human Services Officer or the

Police Chaplaincy Unit. All QPS members are able to apply for assistance through the CSP Helping Hand Fund (HH) (refer page 3 details on HH).

In conjunction with the 25th Birthday celebrations and Dinner, CSP is holding its Biennial Conference at Mercy Place Bardon on the Saturday 29

October 2016. We have been fortunate to secure Ms Michelle Lindley from Volunteering Queensland as our guest speaker and facilitator for this

all day event. Michelle will provide CSP members with valuable information on recruiting and retaining volunteers in the ever-changing world in

which we live. Attendees at the Biennial Conference will be encouraged to discuss the future direction for CSP and peruse the proposed CSP

Rules. It is hoped the new Rules will be ready for approval at the CSP General meeting in November. If you currently a member of CSP and

have not received your invitation to either the Conference of the 25 Year Anniversary Dinner, please contact the CSP Secretary by emailing

info@csp.asn.au

CSP also wishes to remind members of current procedures concerning membership. Please note an annual membership fee of $20.00pp is

payable after your application has been presented and accepted by the Management Committee.

If you belong to an organisation or business that would like to hold a fundraising event such as a free dress day or social sporting event with the

proceeds being donated to CSP please forward an email to info@csp.asn.au and a member of the Management Committee will be in touch. CSP

members are able to assist with the sale of CSP merchandise at these events if requested.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at Police Headquarters, Roma Street, Brisbane. Nomination

forms for executive positions on the CSP Management Committee have been forwarded to all current CSP members. If you know of a community

member who may wish to nominate for an executive position, nomination forms should be forwarded to the Secretary, Community Supporting

Police Inc., PO Box 209 Strathpine Centre 4500 no later than 1 September 2016 (refer to page 6 for a nomination form). If you wish to nominate

for a position and you are not currently member of CSP, you must complete an application for membership form and forward this to the CSP

Secretary prior to nominating for a position. Your membership form can be urgently considered by the CSP Management Committee out of

session.

I hope you enjoy this edition of the CSP newsletter. If you have any stories or photographs of CSP or police activities that you would like to share

please send these to info@csp.asn.au We would love to hear from you.

Cecelia Serchen Honorary Secretary, Community Supporting Police Inc.

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Behind the Crime An initiative of Community Supporting Police Inc. and the

Queensland Police Service

Presents

Stock and Rural Crime

Presenter: Detective Inspector Michael Dowie, State Coordinator SARCIS,

State Crime Command, Queensland Police Service

Detective Inspector Michael Dowie is a long serving and well respected member of the QPS. He is currently the State Coordinator, Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad, State Crime Command. Detective Inspector Dowie will highlight the important work undertaken by the Squad across rural and remote areas of Queensland. He will highlight important criminal cases which involved the theft of hundreds of head of stock, cross border organised crime machinery theft, the impact of unlawful hunting and animal cruelty cases and also focus on community engagement with land owners in remote areas of Queensland to protect their industry, communities and our borders. Through the utilisation of technology including the new Policelink SARCIS app, the Squad has been able to identify and disrupt criminal networks involved in large scale theft of animals and property. Detective Inspector Dowie’s presentation will provide a unique insight into the specialist work of the Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad, State Crime Command.

Friday - 9 September 2016 Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School Gehrmann Theatre

Gregory Terrace, Brisbane Parking available within school grounds and on the street

6.45pm for 7.00pm start

Cost: $25 per adult

$20 adult student/adult concession (children are not permitted) More information: Sergeant Kate Bailey or Inspector Debbie Nicholson by QPS email or email

btc@csp.asn.au Conditions: Cameras, mobile phones, videos and other audio and visual recording devices are not permitted. These presentations contain adult themes, therefore children (under the age of 18 years), will

not be permitted entry.

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links. For cheque or money order payments, please post to Community Supporting Police, PO Box 209,

Strathpine Centre, Qld 4500, and provide your name and contact details. If you wish to pay at the door, please email your name to btc@csp.asn.au

We need accurate attendance numbers for catering purposes. Once we hear from you, your name will be on the attendee list and will be confirmed at the door. All monies raised through this fundraising initiative go to support all members of the QPS and their families.

Our Generous Donors We would like to thank Brisbane Girls Grammar School for providing the Theatre. Thank You!

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HELPING HAND

The Community Supporting Police Inc. (CSP) Helping Hand (HH) is a registered tax deductible gift status organisation which aims to render financial aid and assistance to members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and their families, who are faced with serious, terminal, life threatening injuries or significant personal trauma.

Helping Hand has established a network of volunteer employees across the State, who can identify and coordinate assistance for colleagues and their families. HH raises funds through donations, sponsorship, payroll deductions and fund raising events.

No donations have been spent on administration costs since the fund commenced in 2005. Helping Hand donations including those made through the payroll system are tax deductible.

Financial support of Helping Hand is vital for the Fund to continue to support members of the Queensland

Police Service for as little as $2.00 per pay, YOU can make a significant difference.

Southern Region: PO Box 144

Toowoomba 4350 0427 752 158

Rebecca.Elliott@psba.qld.gov.au

Central Region: PO Box 221

Rockhampton 4700 07 4938 4880

Brisbane: PO Box 209

Strathpine 4500 07 3205 3360

info@csp.asn.au

Tablelands Branch: PO Box 1126 Mareeba 4880 07 4040 4980 0407 307 900

Straatemeier.RolfR@police.qld.gov. au

Far Northern Region: PO Box 7419 Cairns 4870

0407 761 950 Foster.DougN@police.qld.gov.au

Northern Region: PO Box 2293

Townsville 4810 07 4031 2727

If you are a Queensland Police Service employee in need of support please contact your local QPS Chaplain or CSP Branch.

(Above and right) Senior Constable. Clancy enjoying a day out and

about with Senior Constable Andrea Campagnolo as they visited

children at the Jelly Bean child Care Centre and called into the

Inala Police Station. A great day was had by all. thanks to Senior

Constable Andrea for forwarding these photos to Sergeant Nadine

Webster for inclusion in the CSP newsletter.

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SEPTEMBER 2016 NEWSLETTER page 4

(above) Kate Bailey at the Caravan and Camping Show

(Above) Vic and Cecelia Serchen joined with Brisbane West Crime Stoppers and Ferny Grove Crime Prevention at the Samford Show.

(above) Vic Serchen at the Pine Rivers Show.

(left) Cecelia Serchen and Deb Nicholson

at the EKKA

(right) Senior Constable Jason Briggs and little Neekhia Timm . Neekhia, wants to be a Detective in the Queensland Police Service.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORTING POLICE INC. 2016 NOMINATION FORM –

OFFICER BEARERS and MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER

POSITION of: EXECUTIVE

PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, SECRETARY. Plus

HELPING HAND REPRESENTATIVE. Plus APPOINTED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER: POLICE LIASION OFFICER & POLICE CHAPLAIN (Please circle one)

NOMINEE:_________________________________________________________________ Printed:_____________________Signature______________________________________

NOMINATED by:

Printed:_____________________Signature______________________________________

SECONDED by:

Printed:_____________________Signature______________________________________

NOMINEE: ACCEPTED - REJECT ED - WITHDRAWN (Please circle one) DATED__________________

COMMUNITY SUPPORTING POLICE INC. 2016 NOMINATION FORM –

Portfolio Holder

POSITION of: Blue Ribbon Committee Representative; Emergency Accommodation Coordinator; Event Coordinator, Marketing & Promotions Officer; Merchandise Officer; Police Beat Liaison; Branch Liaison and Computer Update Officer/Website Manager

Portfolio (Please circle one)

NOMINEE:_________________________________________________________________

Printed:_____________________Signature______________________________________

NOMINATED by:

Printed:_____________________Signature______________________________________

SECONDED by:

Printed:_____________________Signature______________________________________

NOMINEE: ACCEPTED - REJECT ED - WITHDRAWN (Please circle one) DATED__________________

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TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP

Ordinary (current from 1st July til 30

th June annually)

I wish to be a member of Brisbane Rockhampton Townsville

Cairns Toowoomba Tablelands

Are you able to assist with fundraising in your area? YES/NO

Please provide an outline of your background and what skills/assistance you can share as a member of

CSP:

MEMBERSHIP FEE:

The annual Membership Fee is $20.00.

Please note: That payment of the Membership Fee is not required until you have received confirmation of approval

of your application.

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________________

Dated this_________________ day of ____________________20___

Driver’s Licence

Number:

Driver’s Licence

Sighted By:

Other ID Sighted (if

no Driver’s Licence)

Details of Other ID

Sighted

Other ID Sighted by:

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ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION BY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF CSP

At a duly convened meeting of the Management Committee, a majority of the Management Committee members

present voted to admit the Applicant to CSP as a member.

OR

REJECTION OF APPLICATION BY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF CSP

At a duly convened meeting of the Management Committee, a majority of the Management Committee members

present voted not to admit the Applicant to CSP as a member for the following reasons:

Notes:

CSP maintains Public Liability Insurance in the amount of $20,000,000.00;

Payment options:

Cheque: Please make cheques payable to “Community Supporting Police Inc.”, and send cheques to P O Box 209, Strathpine Centre Qld 4500; or

Direct Deposit:

3. If you wish to become a member of a regional branch, your details will be forwarded to that branch so as they can contact you.

Date of Proposal:

Proposer’s Name:

Proposer’s Signature:

Seconder’s Name:

Seconder’s Signature:

Office Use Only Application Approved Management Meeting held_______________________ President’s Signature_____________________________

Option 1: Option 2:

Bank: National Australia Bank. Bank: Queensland Police Credit Union.

BSB: 084-004 BSB: 704-052

Account Number: 516638021 Account Number: 1028352

Account Name: Community Supporting Police Inc. Account Name: Community Supporting Police Inc.

Reference: Your Full Name. Reference: Your Full Name.

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CSP merchandise can be purchased at our stalls at various community events through some Police Beats, Media at Police Headquarters and online at www.csp.asn.au

If you want to check out CSP merchandise once you accessed www.csp.asn.au please go to “Our Store” orders can be made here with payments processed through PayPal or Credit card for your convenience.

Alternatively, once you have selected your items you can place your orders through orders@csp.asn.au

and arrange for payment and delivery.

CONSTABLE T. BEAR 2014

$60.00

CSP MERCHANDISE for SALE

JP Teddy

$12.00

Junior Police Cap (adjustable)

$10.00

Koala Cop

$25.00

Connie the Horse

$12.00

Police Dogs (named after actual QPS working

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