DOCSLIB.ORG

AFP Annual Report 2019-20

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
AFP Annual Report 2019-20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019–20 AFP Annual Report 2019–20 Ownership of intellectual property rights in this publication Unless otherwise noted, copyright (and other intellectual property rights, if any) in this publication is owned by the Commonwealth of Australia. Creative Commons Licence This publication is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence, which allows you to copy, distribute, transmit and adapt this publication provided that you attribute the work. A summary of the licence terms is available from: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/ The full licence terms are available from: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/legalcode The Commonwealth of Australia’s preference is that you attribute this publication (and any material sourced from it) using the following wording: Source: Licensed from the Commonwealth of Australia under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence. ISSN 0728–4691 (print) ISSN 2202-7491 (online) © Commonwealth of Australia, Australian Federal Police, 2020 Aids to access Annual report contact officer Manager Audit, Statistics and Performance Contact phone number (02) 5126 0000 Contact email [email protected] Manager Audit, Statistics and Performance Contact address Australian Federal Police GPO Box 401, Canberra ACT 2601 Entity website (URL) www.afp.gov.au for all general information Freedom of information requests [email protected] Electronic versions of this and previous annual www.afp.gov.au/annualreport reports Details of accountable authority during the reporting period Name Position title / Period as the accountable authority or member position held Date of commencement Date of cessation Andrew Colvin Commissioner 1 July 2019 1 October 2019 Reece P Kershaw Commissioner 2 October 2019 30 June 2020 ii AFP Annual Report 2019–20 iii AFP Annual Report 2019–20 AFP principal locations National Headquarters Adelaide Office (Central Command) Edmund Barton Building Level 8, 55 Currie Street 47 Kings Avenue Adelaide SA 5000 Barton ACT 2600 (02) 5126 9061 (02) 5126 0000 Media inquiries: (02) 5126 9297 ACT Policing Brisbane Office (Northern Command) Winchester Police Centre 45 Commercial Road Cnr Benjamin Way and College Street Newstead Qld 4006 Belconnen ACT 2617 (02) 5126 9025 (02) 6256 7777 Media inquiries: (02) 5126 9070 Darwin Office (Northern Command) 4 Pedersen Road Marrara NT 0812 (02) 5126 9038 Hobart Office (Southern Command) Level 7, 47 Liverpool Street Hobart Tas. 7000 (02) 5126 9160 Melbourne Office (Southern Command) 383 La Trobe Street Melbourne Vic. 3000 (02) 5126 9160 Perth Office (Western Command) 619 Murray Street West Perth WA 6005 (02) 5126 9038 Sydney Office (Eastern Command) 110 Goulburn Street Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 5126 9080 iv Contents Letter of transmittal iii Our people 87 AFP principal locations iv Financial management 95 1 5 Commissioner’s review 2 Financial statements 100 Snapshot of achievements 4 Appendixes 131 2 Appendix A Overview of the AFP 8 Professional standards and AFP conduct issues 132 The AFP’s role and purpose 8 Appendix B Staffing statistics and executive remuneration 136 Strategic initiatives 11 Appendix C Organisational structure 14 Agency resource statement and resources Investigations 16 for outcomes 144 Operations 18 Appendix D Specialist and Support Operations 21 Summary financial tables 147 Office of the Commissioner 24 Appendix E Chief Operating Officer 27 List of annual report requirements 152 Chief Police Officer for the ACT 30 Annex A: National Witness Protection 3 Program annual report 2019–20 158 Annual performance statement 34 Annex B: Unexplained wealth investigations Results for Outcome 1 and proceedings annual report 2019–20 162 Reduced criminal and security threats to Australia’s collective societal and economic Annex C: Delayed notification search interests through cooperative policing services 44 warrants annual report 2019–20 164 Results for Outcome 2 A safe and secure environment through policing activities on behalf of the Australian Abbreviations and acronyms 165 Capital Territory Government 73 Index 166 4 Management and accountability 78 Corporate governance 78 External scrutiny 85 Figures Table A3 Alleged complaints recorded by source, 2019–20......................................................................................134 Figure 2.1 The AFP’s core functions ................................... 9 Table A4 Finalised conduct breaches by category, Figure 2.2 Links between the AFP’s Portfolio 2019–20......................................................................................134 Budget Statements, outcomes and programs ................ 10 Table A5 Prohibited drug tests conducted, Figure 2.3 AFP organisational structure as 2019–20......................................................................................135 at 30 June 2020 ......................................................................... 15 Table B1 Ongoing employees by location, Figure 3.1 Overview of AFP’s outcomes and 2019–20......................................................................................136 programs for 2019–20 .............................................................36 Table B2 Non-ongoing employees by location, Figure 3.2 Measuring maximum impact on the 2019–20...................................................................................... 137 criminal environment— drugs/precursors 2019–20 ......42 Table B3 Ongoing employees by location, Figure 3.3 Survey details ......................................................45 2018–19 ......................................................................................138 Figure 3.4 Transnational return on investment Table B4 Non-ongoing employees by location, calculation and social harm...................................................48 2018–19 ......................................................................................139 Figure 3.5 Return on investment for transnational Table B5 Remuneration for key management crime, 2015–16 to 2019–20 .....................................................49 personnel ..................................................................................140 Figure 3.6 Airport incidents by priority, 2019–20 .........65 Table B6 Remuneration for senior executives..............142 Figure 3.7 Priority 1 incidents across airports, Table B7 Remuneration for other highly paid staff ....143 2019–20 ........................................................................................65 Table C1 Agency resource statement, 2019–20 ...........144 Figure 3.8 Overall AFP cases throughput, 2019–20 .....75 Table C2 Expenses for Outcome 1 ...................................145 Figure 4.1 AFP key committee framework .....................79 Table C3 Expenses for Outcome 2...................................146 Tables Table D1 Entity resource statement subset Table 2.1 Strategic initiatives and related activities, summary, 2019–20 .................................................................147 2019–20........................................................................................ 12 Table D2 Statement of comprehensive income, Table 3.1 Operational priorities and associated 2019–20......................................................................................148 performance criteria ................................................................37 Table D3 Statement of financial position, 2019–20.....148 Table 3.2 PBS linked program partners ...........................38 Table D4 Statement of changes in equity, 2019–20 ...149 Table 3.3 Performance criteria in the 2019–20 PBS Table D5 Cash flow statement, 2019–20 ........................149 (Portfolio Additional Estimates Statement (PAES) Table D6 Notes to the financial statements 2019–20) ...................................................................................... 41 (departmental), 2019–20 ......................................................149 Table 3.4 All aviation incidents, comparison between Table D7 Administered statement of comprehensive April 2019 and April 2020 ......................................................64 income, 2019–20 .....................................................................150 Table 4.1 Audit and Risk Committee membership Table D8 Administered schedule of assets and and attendance, 2019–20 ....................................................... 81 liabilities, 2019–20 ...................................................................150 Table 4.2 Contracts without Auditor-General access, Table D9 Administered reconciliation schedule, 2019–20........................................................................................96 2019–20......................................................................................150 Table 4.3 Number of and expenditure on Table D10 Administered cash flow statement, consultants, 2019–20 ...............................................................96 2019–20.......................................................................................151 Table 4.4 Advertising and market research Table AA1 National Witness Protection Program expenditure, 2019–20 ..............................................................98 expenditure, 2019–20 ............................................................160 Table A1 Categories of AFP conduct issues Table AA2 Total expenditure (before costs were and case examples .................................................................133 recovered) in previous years ...............................................160
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Federal Hansard Acronyms List Remember: Ctrl+F for Quick Searches
    Federal Hansard Acronyms List Remember: Ctrl+F for quick searches A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A 2.5G [the first packet overlays on 2G networks] 2G second generation [the first generation of digital cellular networks, as opposed to analog] 3G third generation [next generation of cellular networks] 3GPP 3G Partnership Project [global standards body to oversee 3G] 4D meat from dead, dying, diseased or disabled animals 4GL fourth-generation language [computers] A&C automation and control A&D admission and disposition; alcohol and drugs A&E accident and emergency A&RMC formerly Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre [now Austin Health] AA anti-aircraft; Alcoholics Anonymous; Athletics Australia AAA Agriculture Advancing Australia; Australian Automobile Association; Australian Archaeological Association; Australian Airports Association AAAA Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia AAAE Australian Association of Automotive Electricians AAAGP Australian Association of Academic General Practice AAALAC Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International AAB Australian Associated Brewers AAC Aboriginal advisory committee; Australian Arabic Council; AARNet Advisory Committee AACAP ATSIC-Army Community Assistance Program AACC Aboriginal Affairs Coordinating Committee [WA]; Australian Association of Career Counsellors AACM Australian Association for Computational Mechanics AACS Australian Associations of Christian Schools [note: Associations—plural] AACV Australian Association of Cattle Veterinarians AAD Australian Antarctic Division [Department of the Environment and Heritage] AADCP ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program [taking over AAECP] AADS advanced air defence simulator AADT average annual daily traffic AaE Australian air Express Pty Ltd AAEC Antarctic Animal Ethics Committee AAECP ASEAN-Australia Economic Cooperation Program [finishes in 2005] AAFCANS Army and Air Force Canteen Service [now known as Frontline Defence Services] AAGP Australian Association of Group Psychotherapists Inc.
    [Show full text]
  • ACT Policing Submission to the Inquiry Into Operational Response
    ACT Policing’s Submission to the Inquiry into the Operational Response to the January 2003 Bushfires May 2003 CONTENTS Preamble ...................................................................................................................3 The Role of Police Services in Emergencies ..........................................................5 Importance of preparation and training..................................................................7 ACT Policing responsibilities during the January ACT Bushfires .....................8 The January 2003 Bushfire emergency- a brief overview..................................10 ACT Policing’s Operational Response.................................................................23 Addressing the Terms of Reference .....................................................................26 1) the preparation, planning and response to the bushfires and of strategies for the evaluations and management of the bushfire threat and risk .........................26 2) ESB management structure, command and control arrangements, and public information strategy.............................................................................................29 3) the coordination and cooperative arrangements with other ACT and interstate, Commonwealth and non-government agencies, including utility providers, for managing such emergencies;.........................................................33 4) the adequacy of ESB equipment, communications’ systems, training and resources ..............................................................................................................33
    [Show full text]
  • AFP Platypus Annual 2019
    ANNUAL 2019 Contents Commissioner’s message The platypus has been adopted by the Australian 5 Federal Police as a symbol representing the diverse requirements placed on members in the execution of ANNUAL Keeping Australia Safe: Joint their duties. 2019 Counter Terrorism Team foil This unique and tenacious Australian animal is a Christmas plot 6 survivor against increasing pressure from today’s environment. It leaves no stone unturned in its daily pursuits and has equipped itself with a range of Keeping Australia Safe: Protecting features to adapt to changes over many years. children drives investigators 10 It is capable of passing unnoticed if required, yet it Cover images: Selected demonstrates an unfailing dedication to explore all photos from this edition. ACT Policing Snapshot 14 possibilities in an effort to maintain its special place in Australia’s environment. Busy 40th for AFP 16 Although generally a peaceful animal, the platypus is able to defend itself, if necessary, with a venomous The AFP 1979 - 2019 timeline 22 spur. This is done, at times, against larger and more powerful opponents—a quality admired and respected by members of the Australian Federal Police. Keeping Australia Safe: AFP tracks down financial fraudsters 26 Keeping Australia Safe: The largest meth seizure that almost never was 30 Surprise gift for the AFP’s 40th34 Edition 124 Editor: Dom Byrne Staying on track: AFP family Design: Metka Kosec AFP Media and Engagement honours Detective Sergeant Contributors: Alexia Boland, Gab Knowles, Mark Scott Dominic Lavers, Shelby Houghton & Joe 42 Marsden (AFP National Media). Terry Browne (AFP Museum). Emma Bailey (ACT Keeping Australia Safe: Policing) ISSN 1441-8061 Child protection team closes AFP Platypus Magazine is the journal of the Australian Federal Police.
    [Show full text]
  • 100-Volunteer-Stories-Web-Version.Pdf
    100 Volunteer STORIES www.volunteeringact.org.au © Volunteering ACT Inc 2013. December 2013 Celebrating the contribution of Canberra’s Volunteers Proudly sponsored by Beyond Bank Australia FOREWORD BY MAUREEN CANE Chief Executive Officer of Volunteering ACT Australia’s capital has a proud record for volunteering since it was founded. Services to the swiftly growing population were often first provided by volunteers. Volunteering is now in Canberra’s DNA, with many of her citizens, young and old and from all walks of life, actively volunteering at any one time. This book tells some of their stories — of care for others, of courage, of generosity and of application of skills and expertise. The stories are a testimony to the excellent work of Canberra’s community-based organisations and to the selfless contribution of individuals towards the general good. One such story, of the generous application of expertise, is from Sarah Wilson, the volunteer who compiled this book for Volunteering ACT! All the stories are a fitting legacy for Canberra’s Centenary year and engender a sure and certain confidence that our Maureen Cane, Volunteering ACT CEO future is in good hands. AUSTRALIA’S CAPITAL has a proud record for volunteering since it was founded. Services to the swiftly growing population were often firstprovided by volunteers. FOREWORD BY MARY PORTER Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly and Founder of Volunteering ACT As we all know the ACT has one of the highest rates of volunteering in Australia. When I arrived in the ACT in 1977 I was introduced to the communities training program that was sponsored by the Mental Health arm of the, then, Health Commission and supported by ACTOSS & Lifeline ACT.
    [Show full text]
  • R101 Cameron Offices RSTCA
    Register of Significant Twentieth Century Architecture RSTCA No: R101 Name of Place: Cameron Offices Other/Former Names: Address/Location: Chandler Street BELCONNEN TOWN CENTRE Block Section of Listing Status: Other Heritage Listings: Date of Listing: Level of Significance: Citation Revision No: Category: Citation Revision Date: Style: Date of Design: Designer: Construction Period: Client/Owner/Lessee: Date of Additions: Builder: Statement of Significance The Cameron Offices, located along Chandler Street Belconnen Town Centre, is an example of significant architecture and an educational resource. The office complex is a very good example of the Late Twentieth-Century International Style (1960-) and the Late Twentieth-Century Brutalist Style (1960-). The design incorporates most of the features which are specific to the styles including: Late Twentieth-Century International Style (1960-) cubiform overall shape, structural frame expressed, large sheets of glass, and plain, smooth wall surface. Late Twentieth-Century Brutalist Style (1960-) strong shapes, boldly composed, expressed reinforced-concrete, large areas of blank wall and off-form concrete. The following design features are of additional significance; the precast post tensioned 'T' floor beams with the integration of the lighting and air conditioning, the landscaped courtyards with native Australian plants and water features, the structural system for the office wing's floors where the Gallows beams support the floors by hanging 'columns', the stepped floors at half levels, overhang of the upper floors for shading to the north, Corbusian (ribbon) window motif, assertive cantilever and lengthy expressed reinforced concrete balustrades along the 'Mall'. The office complex is Canberra's, and it appears Australia's, first and possibly only true architectural example of "Structuralism" where buildings are integral and contributing elements of an overall urban order rather than separate and individual elements.
    [Show full text]
  • Evaluation of the Australian Capital Territory Drug Diversion Programs.Pdf
    Evaluation of the Australian Capital Territory Drug Diversion Programs Caitlin Hughes1, Marian Shanahan1, Alison Ritter1, David McDonald2, and Florence Gray-Weale1 1 Drug Policy Modelling Program, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, The University of New South Wales 2 Social Research and Evaluation Pty Ltd Feb 2013 Acknowledgements A project of this nature required a considerable commitment from a large number of people, over a very small space of time. It would not have been possible without all of the ACT stakeholders who gave their time so generously. Particular thanks are due to the ACT Health Directorate for providing the opportunity to examine the ACT drug diversion system and all the roundtable participants: 24 different individuals across 3 roundtables in all (see Appendix A for details). The commitment to give so much time and to engage fully in the process was truly appreciated, and is a reflection of the commitment in the ACT towards improving responses to alcohol and drug-related offenders. Thanks also to all those who provided data and/or more detailed descriptions of processes, particularly: ACT Government Health Directorate, Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Unit ACT Government Health Directorate, Alcohol and Drug Services ACT Policing, Alcohol and Drug Diversion Coordinators ACT Policing, Performance, Evaluation and Review team Finally, we would also like to acknowledge the assistance of Carrie Fowlie, Executive Officer, Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA), for advice and critical reflections throughout this project. It should be noted that all conclusions and recommendations are attributable to DPMP and Social Research and Evaluation, not to ATODA, and that any mistakes are those of the research team.
    [Show full text]
  • Agreement Between the ACT Minister for Police and Emergency Services
    Agreement between the ACT Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Australian Federal Police Commissioner, and the Chief Police Officer for the ACT for the provision of policing services to the Australian Capital Territory 2017-2021 The relationship between the AFP and the ACT Government for the provision of policing services to the ACT is long standing and contributes to Canberra being one of the safest places to live in Australia. The AFP, through ACT Policing, will provide a professional, innovative and effective policing service to the people of the ACT, contributing to a safe and just community for all. To achieve this vision, the ACT Government and ACT Policing are committed to: • Whole of government collaboration • Community engagement • Working in partnership • Transparency and information sharing • Innovation ACT Policing reflects the values of the AFP when delivering policing services to the ACT: • Integrity • Commitment • Excellence • Accountability • Fairness • Trust • Respect 1. Definitions 1.1 Unless stated otherwise, definitions in this Agreement are the same as in the Arrangement commenced in June 2017, between the Minister for Justice of the Commonwealth and the ACT Police Minister for the provision of policing services to the ACT. 2. Purpose and Objectives 2.1 In accordance with clause 2.1 of the Arrangement, this Agreement details the policing services to be purchased by the ACT Government from the AFP, including ACT Government Ministerial support, reporting, performance expectations and financial arrangements. 2.2 This Agreement will be read in conjunction with the Arrangement and Ministerial Directions issued under section 7 of the Arrangement. 2.3 The ACT Government and the AFP seek from this Agreement: appropriate policing levels and services for the ACT community; sustained high quality of service provision; and provision of stable and effective policing services for the ACT community as well as the building and retention of corporate knowledge within ACT Policing.
    [Show full text]
  • 1: Amenity in the Parliamentary Triangle
    1 The provision of amenity within the Parliamentary Triangle Introduction 1.1 On 17 May 2013, the Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Regional Services, Local Communities and Territories, requested that the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories undertake an inquiry into the provision of amenity within the Parliamentary Triangle. The Committee adopted the inquiry on 24 May. 1.2 The terms of reference of the inquiry ask the Committee to examine the provision of amenity within the Parliamentary Triangle with particular reference to: Describing the changing nature of the working environment in the Parliamentary Triangle; The adequacy of retail services available in this precinct against the benchmark of like employment precincts located in the Capital; and Should these services be considered inadequate, recommend steps that would ameliorate that inadequacy. 1.3 With limited time available to take evidence on the issue, the Committee sought the views in particular of the National Capital Authority (NCA), national institutions within the Central National Area, government departments, the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) and the ACT Government. 1.4 The Committee received 13 submissions and one supplementary submission, which are listed at Appendix A. The Committee held 1 public hearing. A list of those organisations and individuals who gave evidence before the Committee is listed at Appendix B. 2 THE PROVISION OF AMENITY WITHIN THE PARLIAMENTARY TRIANGLE Scope and structure of the report 1.5 While the terms of reference of the inquiry refer specifically to the Parliamentary Triangle, the Committee is cognisant that the issues surrounding the inquiry impact on the whole of the Central National Area—taking in Barton, Russell and Acton as well as the Parliamentary Zone (Parkes).
    [Show full text]
  • Review of Police Pursuits Conducted by ACT Policing in the Australian
    Review of police pursuits conducted by ACT Policing Page 1 of 148 in the Australian Capital Territory CONTACT OFFICER FOR THIS REPORT Coordinator Ministerial, Policy & Performance ACT Policing GPO Box 401 Canberra ACT 2601 Telephone: (02) 6264 9480 Email: [email protected] GENERAL CONTACT DETAILS Post Written requests for information can be sent to: Coordinator Ministerial, Policy & Performance ACT Policing GPO Box 401 Canberra ACT 2601 Telephone For general information about the AFP, telephone AFP National Headquarters on (02) 6131 3000. People who are hearing impaired can contact the AFP through telephone typewriter facility on (02) 6256 7700. For general enquiries regarding the content of this report please contact (02) 6264 9460. Internet Information about ACT Policing can be found at the ACT Policing website www.police.act.gov.au where an electronic version of this report can be found. For Freedom of Information requests contact (02) 6131 6131, [email protected] or go to afp.gov.au. © Commonwealth of Australia (Australian Federal Police) 2015 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from ACT Policing. Review of police pursuits conducted by ACT Policing Page 2 of 148 in the Australian Capital Territory CONTENTS TERMS OF REFERENCE .............................................................................................. 6 ACRONYMS ............................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • ACT POLICING ANNUAL REPORT 2019 –20 © Commonwealth of Australia, 2020 This Work Is Copyright
    ACT POLICING ANNUAL REPORT 2019 –20 © Commonwealth of Australia, 2020 This work is copyright. It may be quoted or reproduced in part or whole for study or training purposes, subject to acknowledgement of source. Reproduction for any other purpose requires written permission from ACT Policing. Contact officer Inquiries about this document should be directed to: Coordinator Ministerial, Policy and Performance ACT Policing GPO Box 401 Canberra ACT 2601 Telephone: (02) 6256 7777 Email: [email protected] For an electronic version of this annual report and previous annual reports go to police.act.gov.au/about-us/publications/annual-reports General inquiries Written requests for general information can be sent to: Coordinator Ministerial, Policy and Performance ACT Policing GPO Box 401 Canberra ACT 2601 Information about ACT Policing can also be found at police.act.gov.au For general information about the Australian Federal Police (AFP), of which ACT Policing is the community policing arm, telephone AFP National Headquarters on (02) 5126 0000. Freedom of information Telephone: (02) 5126 9366 Email: [email protected] Website: afp.gov.au/about-us/freedom-information ANNUAL REPORT 2019–20 REPORT ANNUAL i Contents ACT POLICING ACT 1 Chief Police Officer’s Foreword 1 2 Ministerial Direction 5 Minister for Police and Emergency Services Ministerial Direction 6 3 ACT Policing at a glance 9 Our Role 10 Our Mission 10 Our Governance 10 Our Intent 11 Our Values 11 Our Budget 12 Our Approach 12 Our Performance 14 Our Challenges 15 Our People 16
    [Show full text]
  • 2019-04 Garran2
    Neighbourhood Watch Area Coordinator Nicky Simon - 0418285797 GARRAN [email protected] Mar – Apr 2019 www.nwhact.com.au Going on holidays over Easter • Lock away tools, ladders and anything Here are some useful home safety /ps if that could be used to get into your you plan to go away over Easter: house, garage or shed; • It’s a good idea to leave your • Ask a neighbour to park their car in houselooking ‘lived in’. Leave a key your driveway occasionally to give the with a trusted neighbour or friend and impression that someone is coming ask them to rearrange blinds etc.; and going; • If possible, get a friend or rela/ve to • Disconnect the electrical supply on house-sit for you while you are away; radio-controlled or electronic garage • Make sure all windows and doors are doors and use good quality locks; locked in your home/garage/shed; • Make sure all your valuables are • Have your mail collected by a friend or stored securely; neighbour, or have it held or • Close curtains and blinds; redirected by the post office; • Have your lawn mown while you are • Don’t leave a message on your away; and answering machine, or a note on the • Cancel paper delivery and ask a door that tells callers you are away; neighbour to collect your mail. • Turn down the volume on your phone s o i t c a n ’ t b e h e a r d r i n g i n g unanswered; • Ask a neighbour or friend to put your rubbish bins out and bring them in as usual; • Consider using automa/c /mers to turn on a light, television or radio at different /mes; Autumn is coming During Astronomy Nights, between 10 and 20 Lynne Bliss outreach telescopes are set up for viewing.
    [Show full text]
  • MEDIA RELEASE ACT Policing Traffic Operations Centre Served with Improvement Notice by Comcare
    18 NOVEMBER 2020 MEDIA RELEASE ACT Policing Traffic Operations Centre served with Improvement Notice by Comcare The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) welcomes Comcare issuing an Improvement Notice on ACT Policing’s Traffic Operations Centre (TOC) in Belconnen. The AFPA has been discussing the condition of the TOC with ACT Policing and the ACT Government for over 12 months now; until now, the Association’s questions and concerns have not been adequately addressed. AFPA President Alex Caruana welcomes Comcare’s move; with ACT Policing and the ACT Government now officially on-notice, he said that he expects the issue to be swiftly resolved. “Through all our discussions with ACT Policing and the ACT Government, all I have heard about is the Police Services Model (PSM) and Master Accommodation Plan (MAP). This excuse is getting tiresome; considering former Chief Police Officer Justine Saunders initiated these models in 2017 and we’ve seen very little delivered. “Why does it take three years to deliver a PSM and MAP, especially when ACT Policing has already been provided funding? In fairness to the ACT Government, they’ve guaranteed a budget for ACT Policing to work with - so where is that body of work and what is being delivered? This essentially is a member welfare issue combined with an accommodation issue - and neither are going away anytime soon,” Mr Caruana said. Accommodation across ACT Policing is a core focus for the AFPA, with a number of facilities having exceeded, or being at their end-life of functionality as operational police facilities. Mr Caruana said that ACT Policing’s accommodation is in a dire situation and has been poorly managed on all levels.
    [Show full text]