Premier Steven Miles and Minister for Police and Community Safety Mark Ryan have expressed their deep sadness over the passing of former Queensland Police Commissioner Jim O'Sullivan.
Mr O'Sullivan was a key figure during the historic Fitzgerald Inquiry into corruption, providing expert assistance to Tony Fitzgerald during the conduct of the Inquiry.
Upon becoming Police Commissioner in 1992, Mr O'Sullivan continued the critical reform process which was a direct result of Tony Fitzgerald's ground-breaking Inquiry.
Premier Steven Miles said Mr O'Sullivan played a key role in reforming and modernising the Queensland Police Service.
"Jim O'Sullivan was a good police officer, a good Police Commissioner and most importantly, a good man.
"He helped the police service navigate the post-Fitzgerald era and helped to restore public confidence in police.
"They were difficult times, but Jim was committed to ensuring Queenslanders would have the police service they deserved."
Police Minister Mark Ryan said Jim O'Sullivan was a gentlemen of the highest order.
"Jim O'Sullivan was exactly the sort of person Queensland needed as Police Commissioner in the wake of the Fitzgerald Inquiry.
"Ethical, professional and dedicated to serving the people of Queensland, Jim led by example, to ensure the Queensland Police Service would emerge from the dark days of the pre-Fitzgerald era a better, more community based and thoroughly professional organisation.
"To Jim's family and friends I extend my sincere condolences.
"Jim O'Sullivan was a great Queenslander."
