Annual Report 2001/2002 our mission

“To provide a safe, secure and orderly society by serving the community and the law” our values

A statement of organisational values assists Victoria Police to achieve its mission and ensures that in managing and performing our functions we: • Are responsive to community needs • Continuously improve the quality of our service • Maximise the potential of our workforce • Build partnerships with our communities • Accept responsibility and accountability for our actions • Act with integrity in all matters • Have respect for all people our objectives

• To preserve the peace • To protect life and property • To prevent offences • To detect and apprehend offenders • To help those in need of assistance

Victoria Police provides a 24-hour policing service to the Victorian community and is committed to ensuring that Victoria remains a safe and enjoyable place to live, work and visit.

This Annual Report aims to provide a record of achievement against the Victoria Police Business Plan 2001/2002 and to inform Parliament and the Victorian community of significant police activities that were undertaken during the year in review. contents

Mission, Values and Objectives Profile 2 Chief Commissioner’s Report ‘Year in Review’ 5 Management 6 Management 6 Organisational Structure 9 Summary of Departmental Roles and Structures 10 Key Management Areas 12 Service Orientation 14 Ethics and Integrity 16 Managing our Resources 17 Infrastructure and Information Technology 18 Developing our People 20 Performance Review 24 Crime Prevention 26 Incident, Emergency and Event Management 30 Crime Identification and Investigation 34 Road Safety 40 Supporting the Judicial Process 44 Financial Management Summary 49 Human Resource Management Summary 51 Distinguished Service Awards 54 Appendices 58 Compliance Index 60 Reports under the Commissioner for Public Employment Directions 62 Workforce Statistics 64 Disciplinary Action 70 Consultancies 73 Freedom of Information 74 Statement in relation to the Building Act 76 Reports under the Corrections Act 77 National Competition Policy Compliance 78 Reports under the Whistleblowers Protection Act 78 Budget Portfolio Outcomes 80 Financial Statements (separate booklet)

1 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Key Management Areas profile

Victoria Police was formally established on 3 January 1853. William Henry Fancourt Mitchell was appointed as the first Chief Commissioner. At the time Victoria Police had a total strength of 875 men, serving a Victorian population of 168,000.

By June 2002 Victoria Police employed more than 12,500 people including Police, Public Servants, Forensic Officers, Reservists and Protective Security Officers to serve a Victorian population of 4.8 million.

Victoria Police provides support to the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from 328 police stations and other facilities.

The Minister for Police and Emergency Services, the Hon André Haermeyer MLA, held portfolio responsibility for Victoria Police during 2001/2002.

The Police Regulation Act 1958 is the formal legislative basis under which Victoria Police operates.

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Chief Commissioner’s Report “year in review”

It gives me great pleasure to report on the tremendous enforcement with the establishment of the Major Drug Investigation achievements of Victoria Police during 2001/2002 and Division and introduced new anti-corruption mechanisms and safeguards to ensure the highest policing standards are maintained. the work we have undertaken to ensure Victoria Police remains a premier policing agency. The pace of change will continue to gain momentum in 2002/2003 as we lay the foundations for embracing new technology, Since my appointment as Chief Commissioner in April 2001, I have knowledge management and forensic sciences to support an focused on identifying the environmental, cultural and operational intelligence-led policing approach. Building and strengthening issues and challenges that confront Victoria Police. I have met with partnerships is critical to this approach. the membership of Victoria Police, the broader community and the Partnership policing is a vital element in ensuring Victorians feel State Government as part of a consultative and open approach to safe, confident and happy in their daily lives. Only by working in shaping the future direction of policing in Victoria. partnership can police and the community successfully prevent This consultation underpins the development of a suite of strategic and combat crime. The latest crime figures demonstrate that this plans that will map out a blueprint for service delivery that links the partnership approach to policing is working. needs and expectations of the community to a process of continual Overall recorded crime, expressed per 100,000 population, organisational improvement. Together we will build a better police decreased by 4 per cent in 2001/2002. This is the biggest force by harnessing the strengths of the organisation, valuing reduction in eight years and confirms Victoria’s reputation as innovation and adopting a best practice approach. Australia’s safest state. Property crime decreased by 5.8 per cent Already we have achieved a great deal. This year has seen the with the most significant reductions recorded in motor vehicle theft deployment of additional police and resources; improved morale; and burglary. This result reflects the effectiveness of a number of innovative strategies to address burglary, motor vehicle theft, innovative policing strategies and the re-direction of resources to violence against women and the road toll; improved recognition of target specific crimes. ethnic and diverse groups and a new project management focus We are embarking on some exciting times ahead. We will continue that empowers all members of Victoria Police to contribute to to listen and work with the community and implement innovative, finding solutions to workplace issues. A new, streamlined long term policies to control and reduce crime to improve the organisational structure has been introduced to firmly position quality of life for all Victorians. Victoria Police at the forefront of modern policing. In closing I would like to acknowledge the hard work, enthusiasm During the year we also recognised the bravery of the Bendigo and commitment shown by everyone in the organisation to police and members of the community during the siege at continually improve the performance of Victoria Police and our Kangaroo Flat in 1999 and finalised compensation settlements for service to the community. the five Bendigo members and four other members seriously injured in recent violent incidents.

Victoria Police enjoys some of the strongest levels of public support in Australia and is committed to ensuring that Victorians continue to support, value and trust its police. To uphold this trust we will continue to strive for greater transparency and accountability. Christine Nixon Already we have introduced a new approach to drug law Chief Commissioner

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 5 management

Executive Management Group Structural Changes Formerly referred to as Executive Command, the Executive During 2001/2002 Victoria Police progressively introduced a series Management Group comprises the Chief Commissioner, the of structural changes to enhance the performance of the organisation Deputy Commissioner (Operations), the Deputy Commissioner and the service provided to the community. This realignment was (Specialist Operations) and the Executive Director (Corporate undertaken on a functional basis to facilitate a more inclusive Services). approach to corporate decision making and to effectively position Victoria Police to meet the challenges ahead. The restructuring A new Strategic Development and Implementation Program team commenced on 1 March 2002 and its implementation is progressing. has been established to support the Executive Management Group and oversight change management. This team comprises The new organisational structure recognises that the core function members of the Executive Management Group, Director (Information of Victoria Police is to provide operational policing services to the Management), Director (Business Management) and the Assistant community and that two groups of support services, specialist Director Commercial Projects and Business Planning Division, as operations and corporate services, enhance overall service delivery. well as corporate project sponsors. Under the new structure all core operational policing functions report Corporate Management Group directly to the Deputy Commissioner (Operations), including the The Corporate Management Group was established in December Crime Department and the five police regions. The General Policing 2001 and comprises the Executive Management Group, the eight Department ceased to exist on 30 June 2002. A new Community department heads, the five regional commanders, the Director and Cultural Division, an amalgamation of the former Community Victoria Forensic Science Centre and the Commander Corporate Liaison Division and the Statewide Strategic Support Division, was Management Review Division. established to manage strategic community liaison functions. A new Operations Coordination Division was established to oversee The Corporate Management Group is required to account, to strategic resourcing for operations. the Chief Commissioner, for the use and performance of resources and the establishment of corporate policy, plans and procedures. All specialist services which provide support to operational policing report to the Deputy Commissioner (Specialist Operations). This Senior Management Group position replaces the former Deputy Commissioner (Policy and The Senior Management Group comprises the Corporate Standards) and has oversight responsibility for Ethical Standards Management Group and positions at and above the level of Department and Traffic and Operations Support Department which Superintendent and Police Administration Officer 5. Members of formerly reported to the Deputy Commissioner (Operations). the Senior Management Group are required to account for the use A number of areas formerly attached to the Crime Department and performance of the resources dedicated to their department including the Victoria Forensic Science Centre, Investigation and to actively engage in the corporate policy, planning and Support Division and State Intelligence and Information procedure development processes. Senior Management Group Management Division, which incorporates the Statistical Services members also have a strong leadership role in the organisation. Division (formerly part of the Chief Commissioner’s Office) also report directly to the Deputy Commissioner (Specialist Operations). A new Legal Services Area has also been established to manage Freedom of Information/Privacy, Civil Litigation and Prosecutions.

6 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 7 The new organisational Non-operational corporate support services report directly to structure recognises that the Executive Director (Corporate Services) including Business Management Department, Human Resource Development the core function of Department, the Education Department (formerly the Training Victoria Police is to Department) and Information Management Department. Oversight responsibility for the Equity and Diversity Unit and the provide operational Corporate Policy and Project Coordination Division (transferred policing services to the from the Deputy Commissioner, Policy and Standards) is also community and that two vested with the Executive Director (Corporate Services). groups of support Managerial Changes In December 2001 Assistant Commissioner George Davis services, specialist announced his retirement from Victoria Police after 36 years operations and corporate of service. Commander Trevor Thompson was appointed as the Acting Assistant Commissioner (Crime) in December 2001 services, enhance overall and held that position for the remainder of the financial year. service delivery In March 2002, Deputy Commissioner Neil O’Loughlin retired from Victoria Police after 41 years of service. Acting Assistant Commissioner Bill Kelly was appointed Deputy Commissioner (Operations) in April 2002.

Assistant Commissioner Graeme McDonald retired from Victoria Police on 29 June 2002 after 35 years of service.

Assistant Commissioner Bill Severino continued to lead the Victoria Police project team providing assistance to the police service in Samoa.

8 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Management organisational structure

Chief Commissioner of Police

Media & Office of the Corporate Communications Chief Commissioner

Legal Adviser Corporate Management Review

Deputy Commissioner, Executive Director, Deputy Commissioner, Operations Corporate Services Specialist Operations

Office of the D/C Office of the Executive Office of the DC, Strategic Planning Equity & Diversity Strategic Planning Operations Director Specialist Operations

Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Director Assistant Assistant Crime Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Victoria Commissioner Commissioner Forensic Traffic & Intelligence Ethical Legal Science Operations State Crime Operations & Covert Standards Services Centre Support Squads Coordination Support

State FOI/Privacy Professional Investigations • Transit Safety • Homicide Intelligence Services Commonwealth Assistant • Arson Organised Community & • Investigation • Police Games Assistant Director Commissioner Director • Sexual Crime Cultural Support Communica- Planning Crimes Commissioner Information Human Business tions Statistical Business • Corruption Education Management Resource Management Corporate Civil Litigation Services Services • Emergency Development Policy • Complaints State Event • Community Response • Armed Major Drug Planning & Consultation Offenders • Professional • Protective Investigation Emergency & Crime Business Technology Police Medical Financial • Asian Practices Security Response Prevention/ Services Services Officer Services NHW Covert Support Prosecutions Crime Scene • Local Priority Policing Office Commercial Strategic Contract Training Major Fraud Information Projects Services Management • Multicultural Services Work Reform Advisory Services & Business • Frontline Biology Services Traffic Support Planning • Aboriginal Service Advisory Delivery • Crime • Family Custodial Courses Violence Business & Policy & Corporate Medicine Business Business • Operational Applications Strategic Support Chemistry • Sexual Safety & Development Services Services Services Services Offences & Tactics Child Abuse Training Coordination • Middle & Industrial Office Supervisory Health & Disputation Communication • Gay & Lesbian Management Safety Services Liaison Office Services • Youth Advisory Education Prisoner • Victim Support & Movement Advisory Evaluation summary of departmental roles and structures

Office of the Chief Commissioner General Policing Department ceased to exist with all operational The Chief Commissioner’s Office provides specialist administrative policing functions directly reporting to the Deputy Commissioner and management support, strategic policy advice and promotes the (Operations). This includes the five Regions, the Community and Victoria Police corporate image. The Corporate Communications and Cultural Division and the Operations Coordination Division. Media Division and the Executive Support Unit comprise the Chief Commander Leigh Gassner is responsible for Region 1. Commissioner’s Office. Director Bruce Tobin is responsible for the Commander Dennis Henry is responsible for Region 2. Corporate Communications and Media Division. Superintendent Commander Peter Graham is responsible for Region 3. Kevin Scott is the Chief of Staff. Acting Commander Kieran Walshe is responsible for Region 4. OPERATIONS PORTFOLIO Commander Keith Smith is responsible for Region 5. Deputy Commissioner Bill Kelly is responsible for the SPECIALIST OPERATIONS PORTFOLIO Operations portfolio. Deputy Commissioner Peter Nancarrow is responsible for the Crime Specialist Operations portfolio. The role of the Crime Department is to reduce the level of fear and Ethical Standards incidence of serious crime in the community by the detection and The primary objective of the Ethical Standards Department is to apprehension of offenders. Specialist investigative skills are enhance and further promote a culture of high ethical standards employed to undertake proactive and reactive investigations into throughout Victoria Police. This is promoted through the effective major crime and organised criminal activity that may not be capable prevention, deterrence and investigation of unethical behaviour, of being addressed by the resources available within regions or are thereby ensuring the continued respect and confidence of the determined to be statewide or multi-jurisdictional in nature. community. Assistant Commissioner Graeme McDonald was A critical responsibility of the Crime Department is to provide responsible for the Ethical Standards Department during the expert advice, tactical assistance and support to the Regions. year in review. Acting Assistant Commissioner Trevor Thompson is responsible Traffic and Operations Support for the Crime Department. The Traffic and Operations Support Department provides General Policing operational policing with specialist and support services aimed The General Policing Department provides uniformed and non- at ensuring good order, road safety, emergency response, public uniformed police services, concentrating on the maintenance of safety and security. Assistant Commissioner Ray Shuey is good order, public safety and security throughout Victoria. This is responsible for the Traffic and Operations Support Department. achieved by providing a continuous, visible and integrated police Victoria Forensic Science Centre service, which focuses on creating and maintaining partnerships The primary objective of the Victoria Forensic Science Centre is to with local communities and on responding efficiently to the policing provide scientific aid to all sections of Victoria Police and other needs of those communities. clients including external agencies involved in the justice system. Assistant Commissioner Noel Perry was responsible for the Director David Gidley is responsible for the Victoria Forensic General Policing Department during the year in review. Under the Science Centre. new organisational structure implemented on 1 July 2002 the

10 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 CORPORATE SERVICES PORTFOLIO Executive Director Ken Latta is responsible for the Corporate Services portfolio.

Business Management The Business Management Department delivers a wide range of strategic and operational support services and ensures the effective alignment and integration of planning, budgeting, purchasing, logistic and resource management functions. Director Cliff Owen is responsible for the Business Management Department.

Education The primary role of the Education Department is to facilitate policing excellence for the Victorian community through the implementation of creative education and training solutions. This is achieved by providing learning opportunities that are needs driven, make appropriate use of technology and are focused on organisational outcomes.

The Education Department continues to benchmark its services against national and international police education standards with a view to providing best practice to its people and the community of Victoria. Assistant Commissioner Noel Ashby is responsible for the Education Department.

Human Resource Development The Human Resource Development Department is responsible for initiating and establishing broad human resource policies and strategies that maximise workforce flexibility and provide opportunities for employees to optimise their contribution and realise their potential in meeting the goals and objectives of Victoria Police.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Bill Kelly was responsible for the Human Resource Development Department for the majority of the reporting year. Acting Director Bob Watson assumed responsibility for the Department in April 2002.

Information Management The Information Management Department is responsible for the development of integrated business and management solutions to support operational policing through the delivery of quality information services in line with the strategic priorities of Victoria Police. The management of information services and systems includes IT systems, radio communications, business and applications development, online information services and in partnership with the Bureau of Emergency Services Telecommunications, computer aided dispatch and telecommunications services. Director Peter Breadmore is responsible for the Information Management Department.

Photograph Craig Sillitoe, courtesy of The Age XXXXX Victoria Police Annual Report 2001/2002 11 key management areas

Victoria Police has identified five Key Management Areas as being critical to enhancing the management and delivery of services and to ensuring Victoria remains at the leading edge of policing.

The Key Management Areas are: • Developing our People: maximising • Service Orientation: delivering police the skills and competencies of services that meet the needs of the the workforce. community. This section of the Annual Report • Ethics and Integrity: ensuring that the provides information on initiatives and community has full confidence in and projects undertaken in the identified Key respect for Victoria Police. Management Areas during 2001/2002. • Managing our Resources: providing the Work completed in each of the Key most productive police services at the Management Areas forms a vital platform least cost. for the delivery of Victoria Police services. • Infrastructure and Information Technology: supporting and improving service delivery.

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Corporate Change Management to the Corporate Management Group during January To ensure Victoria Police remains at the leading edge and February 2002 with 82 per cent of the of modern policing, the Strategic Development and recommendations currently being progressed. Implementation Program was established during the A second phase of projects commenced in February year to coordinate and manage a process of 2002 with more than 40 project teams investigating organisational reform and review. This process will issues such as knowledge management, recruiting, address a range of issues and challenges that confront staff deployment and development and civil litigation. Victoria Police including intelligence-led and targeted This phase identified 293 recommendations for policing, e-crime, use of forensic technology improvement with the implementation process to developments, structural changes, crime prevention, continue in the 2002/2003 year. people development, ethics and accountability. This continuous improvement project management The development of a Five-Year Strategic Plan also model will be evaluated to assess workplace commenced during the year to ensure Victoria Police acceptance. Initial reports indicate widespread continues to evolve to meet the needs of the support for this approach and in particular the community. The plan will form a blueprint for future opportunities to collaborate and form partnerships service delivery and will be developed in consultation at all levels of the organisation. with the community. Local Priority Policing Force Issues Project Community consultation and involvement is critical to To gain an understanding of the issues and challenges the success of Local Priority Policing. A network of facing Victoria Police, Chief Commissioner Nixon 64 Local Safety Committees operates across the State embarked on an extensive process of consultation. In to provide all members of the community with the her first six months in office, Chief Commissioner Nixon opportunity to be involved in determining the mix of travelled across the State meeting employees and policing services to be delivered at the local level listening to issues about the workplace. More than 550 through the development of Community Safety Plans. issues were raised during this consultative process. Community Safety Plans identify and address local As part of a renewed emphasis on developing and community safety and crime prevention issues. In the empowering employees, the Force Issues Project first full year of operation, there were some 40 key was established to address these issues and provide issues identified as part of the community safety employees from all levels of the organisation with planning process with a number of common concerns the opportunity to participate in finding solutions to raised across Victoria. These issues included road and workplace issues. Project teams, managed at the community safety, drugs, alcohol, youth, family senior level, were formed comprising a range of violence, licensed premises, theft and burglary. As the employees from across the organisation. network of Local Safety Committees is developed and In September 2001 more than 30 project teams were strengthened, Victoria Police anticipates that there will formed to examine a range of critical issues including, be further opportunities for information sharing across care of prisoners, uniforms, operational equipment, the State. It is envisaged that Local Safety Committees paperwork, police pursuits and an examination and will be able to adopt programs used successfully in promotion model. Recommendations were presented other areas rather than trying to solve issues in isolation.

14 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Key Management Areas Local Safety Committees are supported at the local level by a network of Police Community Consultative Committees and Neighbourhood Watch Groups. These committees play an integral role in helping to identify local strategies to target problem areas. The Local Priority Policing Office, established within the Operations Portfolio, provides strategic direction and statewide support.

During the year the Local Priority Policing Office conducted a series of Community Partnerships forums and planning workshops. The Office also produced a comprehensive resource kit to assist the Local Safety Committees with the development of Community Safety Plans, in particular the implementation of strategies, performance monitoring and outcome reporting.

To support the State’s 54 Police Community Consultative Committees, the Office conducted a forum to focus on ways to enhance the identification and development of relevant strategies to address local problems. One outcome of the forum resulted in the development of a profile document which outlines the successful initiatives implemented by the committees during the year.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 15 ethics and integrity

During the year the number of public complaints The Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 came into against Victoria Police decreased by 14.2 per cent effect on 1 January 2002 to encourage and facilitate from a total of 605 in 2000/2001 to 519 in the making of disclosures of improper conduct or 2001/2002. The number of internal discipline matters detrimental action by public officers and public bodies. referred for investigation decreased by 13 per cent The Act places a number of obligations upon public from a total of 193 in 2000/2001 to 168 in bodies including Victoria Police. Victoria Police has 2001/2002. established a number of interim processes to address these obligations. These processes will be monitored Victoria Police recognises that upholding community for twelve months, prior to a complete review to ensure confidence and trust is of paramount importance. suitability and compliance against legislative During 2001/2002 Victoria Police focused on the requirements. development of proactive initiatives designed to engender ethical policing behaviour through the Further information addressing the requirements for positive reinforcement of organisational and community monitoring and reporting under the Whistleblowers values and enhanced accountability and anti-corruption Protection Act is provided in Appendix J. mechanisms. Victoria Police established the Ceja Taskforce to As part of a best practice approach, the Ethical investigate allegations of systemic corruption within Standards Department developed a series of the former Drug Squad. The special taskforce is educational video resource packages. The resource actively overseen by the State Ombudsman and packages examine a number of real life scenarios and follows the arrest of a serving member of the Drug provide advice and strategies on the appropriate Squad who was charged with trafficking in commercial management of these situations. The series explores quantities of a drug of dependence. Allegations of a range of issues that confront police in relation to corruption will be fully investigated to ensure the dealing with sex workers, drug offenders, confidential highest policing standards are maintained in complex information and criminal informers. drug investigations.

A review of the Victoria Police Discipline System In July 2002 Chief Commissioner Nixon announced commenced during the year with a final report to that the Ceja taskforce would be expanded, with be completed by December 2002. The review will additional resources and expertise to continue the examine and evaluate various approaches and ongoing investigations. systems for the management of employee misconduct to ensure the development of a contemporary framework that meets the needs and expectations of the organisation and the community. The review is in line with recommendations arising from the Ministerial Administrative (Johnson) Review and will consider the need for legislative and policy amendment.

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800 Additional Frontline Police Attrition In 1999 the Victorian Government made a commitment There was a notable decrease in the level of attrition to put an additional 800 full time equivalent police on during 2001/2002. The average attrition rate for the the streets by 2003. Following a highly successful 2001/2002 year was 2.5 per cent compared to 4.8 recruitment campaign, which generated 55,000 per cent for the previous financial year. This is the inquiries, Victoria Police achieved the Government’s lowest level of attrition for Victoria Police in 10 years target in April 2002 – 14 months ahead of schedule. and the second lowest since 1954. The recruitment schedule for 2002/2003 will ensure Policy Development that these numbers are maintained. Victoria Police commenced work on a range of policies Recruitment Initiatives with the aim of assisting employees to balance work During the year a total of 660 recruits entered the and life responsibilities. In June 2002 the Corporate Victoria Police Academy to commence training in the Management Group endorsed a proposal to develop a Probationary Constables Course. Of the total number suite of flexible leave options as a means of enhancing of recruits inducted males represented 67.7 per cent and complementing existing leave arrangements. (447) and females represented 32.3 per cent (213). A Options to be further developed include variations to total of 61 non-Australian-born recruits were inducted parental leave, graduated return to work from parental into the Academy. leave, leave without pay and flexible use of long service leave. In conjunction with other workforce Victoria Police continues to strive to reflect the developments the intention is to improve the community it serves. A review of recruit selection management of diversity within the workforce and procedures culminated in a recent advertising enhance the reputation of Victoria Police as an campaign which aims to attract more women and employer of choice. people from a diverse range of backgrounds in line with Equity and Diversity strategies. Modifications to New Safety Equipment for Police the recruit agility course have increased the number of As part of a commitment to provide equipment for successful female applicants whilst maintaining police, the Victorian Government funded a range education and training standards. of personal issue and operational safety equipment. During the year Victoria Police finalised the acquisition The proportion of women represented in Victoria of ballistic vests, light-weight utility belts, metal Police also continues to increase. As at 30 June 2002 detectors and driver protection vehicle screens. women represented 17.3 per cent of total police numbers. To ensure this increase is maintained, a new, Approximately 8,000 vests and utility belts will be more focused campaign was recently launched introduced into service during 2002 and early 2003. specifically targeting women of varying age groups via More than 450 metal detectors have been deployed at a broad range of women’s magazines and the Internet. police stations and specialist regional units to enable police to detect concealed weapons and syringes. In partnership with Adult Multicultural Education As part of the evaluation process Victoria Police has Services, Victoria Police is exploring ways to purchased 51 driver protection vehicle screens with encourage and facilitate recruitment from Victoria’s a view to acquiring up to 200 of these screens in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. A 2002/2003. Recruitment Bridging Course has been developed as part of this initiative. Sixteen people from eight different cultural and linguistic backgrounds attended the inaugural bridging course. Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 17 infrastructure and information technology

Capital Works Information Technology In 2001/2002 Victoria Police progressed one of the To sustain an intelligence-led policing approach Victoria largest capital works programs ever undertaken by the Police continued to embrace online technology and organisation. More than $160 million will be spent on to focus on the development of integrated information the construction, redevelopment and replacement of technology systems to support operational police and police facilities by mid-2003. enhance the service provided to the community. The Information Technology and Telecommunications Plan The capital works program comprises 58 new 8, 16 was re-focused to support the introduction of a and 24-hour police stations and 13 residences with COMPSTAT or organisational review process and the total estimated investment for each project ranging further validation of the plan has commenced. in value from $250,000 for the 8-hour facilities up to $12 million for the larger 24-hour facilities. The projects During the year the Internet and Intranet infrastructure also include two unique facilities; a new Water Police underwent a significant upgrade to establish critical and Search and Rescue facility at Williamstown and online technology and business capabilities to support a new Operational Safety and Tactics Training facility government and corporate priorities such as Electronic at the Police Academy in Glen Waverley. Construction Commerce for Procurement and Knowledge of both projects has commenced and Victoria Police Management. expects the facilities will be fully operational by the In February 2002 Victoria Police commenced the end of 2002. roll-out of Internet e-mail and browser access to the Under the direction of the Properties Branch, 15 new desktop. This access will enable police to strengthen police stations and nine residences were completed and develop partnerships with the community to and made operational during 2001/2002. support Local Priority Policing and improved customer service outcomes. Capital works priorities are selected according to the Victoria Police Strategic Facilities Development Plan A number of new applications were launched on the which provides the framework for prioritising capital Victoria Police Intranet during the year to enhance the works projects in accordance with condition, customer range and quality of information available to operational service demands and demographics. police, including an Incident Facts Sheet, Secondary Legal References and InfoXchange, an electronic The new facilities will improve service to the community community directory. The Intranet continues to be by providing accessible and modern work environments. embraced across the organisation as a means for sharing information and celebrating achievements. Staff in Region 2 developed an Intranet site to assist employees who might be considering applying for a position in the region.

18 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Key Management Areas Telephone Reporting of Crime Incidents In February 2002 Victoria Police commenced the Telephone Reporting of Crime Incidents pilot to free-up police resources to respond to more urgent crimes and proactive policing initiatives. As part of the pilot project, police in nine participating stations were able to receive reports over the telephone in relation to five specific types of crimes – property damage, theft of and from motor vehicles, bicycle theft and theft valued at less than $2,000 (excluding shop lifting). This initiative will also streamline the recording process for such incidents and ensure police are able to spend more time on the streets. The reports will only be taken over the telephone if the complainant agrees and police will continue to attend incidents if the complainant requires police assistance.

Structured Call Taking Victoria Police in conjunction with Intergraph progressively introduced Structured Call Taking from April 2002. Structured call taking is a simplified systematic approach to obtaining details of incidents from callers requiring police assistance. The process will enhance both the quality of information available to operational police and the service provided to the community.

National 000 Caller No Response Project The National 000 Caller No Response (CNR) Project was implemented during the year. Victoria Police was a prime stakeholder in the development of a national solution following on from a pivotal role in raising this issue with the Australian Communications Authority. Since its introduction in June 2002, the CNR project produced an immediate and sustained drop in non-genuine 000 calls presented to police nationally. In Victoria there has been an approximate 40 per cent call volume reduction.

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Training A priority for the Education Department was the Victoria Police recognises that modern policing requires development of supervisory courses to support the a diverse range of skills including the ability to engage newly created Leading Senior Constable classification. with the community, undertake complex investigations Commencing in September 2002, the new course will and manage resources effectively and efficiently. As be delivered to 1,200 Leading Senior Constables. The part of a commitment to valuing and empowering Education Department also introduced new supervisory employees, Victoria Police has focused on the and management courses for promotion to Officer development of quality training programs and the level. More than 300 employees undertook these formation of strategic partnerships to expand competency-based courses which are aligned to opportunities for learning. the Public Safety Training Framework.

This approach received formal recognition during the The Victoria Police Board of Studies commenced year with the Public Safety Industry Training Advisory operation in July 2001 to oversight the strategic Board announcing that the Victoria Police Board of direction of Victoria Police education programs. Studies, Detective Training and Constables Course Information technology training was one area of focus exemplified current best practice models for the resulting in the development of a comprehensive delivery of competency based training within the strategy to align current and identified future national framework and guidelines. organisational needs with recognised competency standards and frameworks. The Airlie Police College continued to develop as a niche provider of quality leadership and management Performance Enhancement Program training. During the year in review a number of external As part of the Performance Enhancement Program the agencies and bodies undertook courses at Airlie to first stage of the Competency Assessment System enhance the personal development of their employees, (CAS) was implemented. The CAS is a workplace including various Australian Football League (AFL) clubs. assessment system for all Victoria Police employees As part of a strategic partnership aimed at community up to and including the level of Senior Sergeant, Police building, AFL players undertaking training at Airlie in turn Administration Officer 3 and Senior Protective Service support proactive policing and community initiatives. Officer. The aim of the initiative is to enable all employees to have a clear understanding of what is The Airlie Police College also continued to host expected of them and to receive feedback on, and graduation ceremonies for the successful Young recognition of their performance. Leaders Program – an extension of the Victoria Police Youth Corps. During the year the Performance Charter System which applies to Victoria Police employees at the The Crime Courses Unit continued to strengthen Inspector to Commander rank and Police Administration partnerships with industry through the delivery of the Officer levels 4 and 5, was significantly upgraded and Investigators Development Course which is attended launched on the Intranet. This has improved compliance by representatives from the financial, natural resource and quality control. and gaming and vice sectors.

20 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Key Management Areas Victoria Police is committed to developing its Equity and Diversity employees. The Management of Under Performance Victoria Police continued to develop and implement Policy assists supervisors and managers in identifying equity and diversity initiatives with a specific focus on: and developing employees who have been assessed • ensuring that the organisation is free of as not performing to the required standard. More than discrimination, sexual harassment, victimisation, 60 employees have been involved in this process with bullying and unacceptable workplace behaviour; a notable improvement in performance recorded in the • assisting senior members of staff to accept majority of cases. Regular workshops are conducted to responsibility and accountability for the adoption assist managers and supervisors identify, intervene and of management practices which are reflective of develop employees who are under performing. More the principles of equity and diversity; than 300 managers and supervisors have attended the under-performance training workshop. • developing the organisation and its workforce to reflect the diversity of the community it serves; and East Timor

Thirty-two Victoria Police members have served as • implementing a risk management approach, part of the United Nations Civilian Police contingent in including the development of an organisational East Timor since November 1999. Members continue to infrastructure that provides relevant and specific data perform a wide range of policing duties including major analysis on issues concerning equity and diversity. crime investigation, community liaison, training of East Timor police recruits and close personal protection. The development of the Managing Diversity and Respecting Individuality Five-Year Plan was a critical Members served in East Timor during the independence focus during the year. The Plan will establish a celebrations and played a significant role in ensuring blueprint for ensuring that equity and diversity issues the safety of visiting senior dignitaries including United within Victoria Police are addressed through a Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan and Australian proactive, preventative and strategic framework. A Prime Minister John Howard. discussion paper has been prepared which considers issues identified and collated from a range of previous reports, reviews and stakeholder feedback. It is anticipated that the Managing Diversity and Respecting Individuality Plan will be finalised and presented to the Corporate Management Group for endorsement in September 2002.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 21 The Recruit Support Network program was expanded during 2001/2002 to focus on issues of concern to both male and female recruits. The program is designed to promote equity and diversity issues and identify concerns recruits may experience in relation to these issues. Victoria Police will review this program in the latter part of 2002.

The Two-Tier Training Program commenced in December 2001 to deliver a multi-faceted approach to equity and diversity training. As part of the program the Equal Opportunity Commission of Victoria will deliver a contemporary equity and diversity training package across the organisation. This will be complemented by the second tier which aims to address all recruit and promotional training needs.

Significant work was undertaken during 2001/2002 to progress a number of employee support mechanisms. The pilot Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer (GLLO) Network project was completed with recommendations for the establishment of a State GLLO Coordinator and regional GLLO officers. Development of a pilot Women’s Consultative Network was completed and will be trialed in Region 1 commencing in August 2002.

In June 2002 the Peer Support Pilot Program commenced at selected sites in Region 1, Region 4 and the Transit Safety Division. The pilot program aims to provide support to employees through times of personal or work-related difficulties. Specially trained Peer Support Officers will provide support, assist with referrals to existing services and follow-up employee progress where necessary.

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The Victoria Police Business Plan for 2001/2002 focused on five major areas of service delivery, referred to as output groups.

Victoria Police Output Groups for 2001/2002: 1 Crime Prevention 2 Incident, Emergency and Event Management 3 Crime Identification and Investigation 4 Road Safety 5 Supporting the Judicial Process

This section of the Annual Report outlines results against the specific priorities and performance measures contained in the Business Plan and Budget Paper 3. It also provides information on particular projects and areas of activity undertaken during the year under review.

The imposition of protected work bans during the period 12 August 2001 to 3 November 2001 impacted on performance measure analysis with annual results not available for a number of performance measures.

24 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 25 output group 1 crime prevention

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES • Maintain and enhance the confidence of Victorians in their personal safety and reduce their fear of crime.

OBJECTIVES OF THE OUTPUT GROUP • To establish a visible and accessible police presence in the community.

• To provide public safety programs which enhance community confidence and reduce the fear of crime.

ACTIVITIES • General and targeted police patrols in the streets and on public transport, accessible police station services and conduct of public relations events.

• Police involvement in community and inter-agency partnerships aimed at preventing or addressing local crime; reducing the fear of crime and enhancing awareness of public safety issues.

EXPENDITURE • Expenditure on the output group was $354.9 million, representing 33.1 per cent of total expenditure ($1,072.5 million). Within this output group, $314.4 million was spent on Police Presence in the Community (or 88.6 per cent of output group expenditure) and $40.5 million was spent on Community Safety (11.4 per cent of total output group expenditure).

26 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review SUMMARY REPORT AGAINST PERFORMANCE MEASURES Each police team develops an annual Local Area Plan which incorporates key elements and objectives of the Knox Community Police Presence in the Community Safety Plan and the Knox Police District Action Plan. The local area Performance Measure Target Result plan provides the teams with strategic direction and responsibility Total number of patrol hours 2,500,000 2,463,000 for the tactics and strategies employed. Key issues are addressed Total hours of assistance through short focused operations, known as Problem-Oriented to the community at Policing Solutions (POPS) and individual members identify specific police stations/work areas 1,250,000 1,651,0001 problems and develop strategies for the approval of the Officer Proportion of people who believe police are easy to get in contact in Charge who then allocates the time and equipment to undertake with (as measured by the Department the operation. of Justice Community Monitor Survey) 85% n/a2 This new approach to policing will be further developed and Community Safety monitored during 2002/2003. The evaluation will measure

Performance Measure Target Result performance against critical crime indicators, Community Safety Plan objectives and, in consultation with Monash University, a Total hours of police service 650,000 518,0003 detailed analysis of police psychological response to this new Proportion of people who are satisfied with police support for community system of policing will also be undertaken. programs (as measured by the Council of Australian Governments’ In line with the objectives of the State Government’s vision for Community Perceptions Survey) 75% 75.3% Victoria, Growing Victoria Together, strengthening and building community partnerships was a focus for police across the State. Notes: 1 The result reflects, in part, the impact of additional recruits on the levels of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design service delivery to the community. During the year the Victoria Police Community Consultation and 2 Data for this measure was to be derived from the Department of Justice Community Monitor survey which was discontinued during the year. Crime Prevention Office, in conjunction with VicSafe, conducted 3 The result reflects changes to the output structure involving the transfer of road Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design courses for safety programs to output group 4. members of the community and government agencies. The course examines ways to apply design changes to reduce the potential for OUTPUT OVERVIEW crime in public and private spaces as a tool to address local crime Local Priority Policing provides a platform for police to engage and safety issues. with the community to form strategic partnerships and address community safety needs and expectations. Communities have the Community Safety Week opportunity to assist in shaping local police activity through the As part of the fifth annual Community Safety Week, conducted in network of Local Safety Committees. As part of this process police September 2001, Victoria Police, local councils, community groups gain greater awareness of the specific needs of the community and business operators joined with Crime Prevention Victoria to and can customise the delivery of services accordingly. enhance safety and security awareness across Victoria. Local police, Crime Prevention Officers and programs such as During the year, police in the Knox district further developed the Neighbourhood Watch, Police Schools Involvement Program and concept of community policing with an innovative strategy aimed Police Community Consultative Committees were involved in a at empowering local police to take responsibility for the policing diverse range of activities and events focused on preventing and outcomes of a specific geographic area. As part of the Community reducing crime, violence and injury. Cops initiative, the Knox Local Government Area is divided into eight separate geographic areas with a dedicated police team responsible for each area.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 27 Neighbourhood Watch Virtual House Victoria Police continued to support Neighbourhood Watch with 26 Virtual House, an interactive computer-based crime prevention dedicated coordinators operating across the State. Neighbourhood program, was launched nationally in September 2001. The Watch provides police with direct feedback on issues of concern innovative program, developed by the Community Consultation and to the local community and also acts as a mechanism for achieving Crime Prevention Office with support from ADT Security and locally identified objectives. The program also channels valuable Lockwood Australia, enables users to take a simulated tour of a information to the local community and helps dispel some of the typical home and provides helpful home security and safety hints. fears and negative images generated by media reports. The Virtual House software is available via the Internet. A Virtual Car program aimed at vehicle and property security is also in Atherton Gardens development. In response to community safety concerns raised by residents of the inner-city Atherton Gardens Housing Estate, police in Region 1 Multicultural Initiatives developed an innovative project in partnership with the Department Victoria Police is committed to providing accessible and equitable of Housing. Key elements of the project focus on crime prevention policing services to all members of the Victorian community. strategies, youth involvement, targeted operations and community Multicultural Liaison Units have been established in each police liaison with the establishment of a joint shopfront facility. Public region to focus on building and enhancing partnerships with forums were also held during the year to canvass community culturally and linguistically diverse groups and communities. concerns and expectations. Activities undertaken during the year include participation in Harmony Day celebrations, cultural and religious events and Senior Citizens Register community awareness initiatives such as orientation programs To enhance the safety and well-being of senior members of the for migrants. community, police in a number of regions have developed a register of local senior citizens to facilitate regular contact. Rosebud police During the year police in Shepparton worked closely with the developed this proactive initiative in 1993 and by the end of June Shepparton and District Ethnic Council on a number of key 2002 the register had expanded to include 3,000 elderly people with initiatives, including the development of multi-lingual referral cards a support network of 60 volunteers making more than 700 telephone to help victims of violence and at risk adolescents and the calls every month. Regular social events, community activities and development of support networks. An integral part of this work was information sessions are a key part of this popular initiative which has raising awareness about the role of Victoria Police and promoting been extended to Mornington and Hastings. policing as a career option.

Police in Footscray in partnership with the Western Bulldogs During the year the Police and Multicultural Advisory Committee Football Club established the In Touch program to facilitate contact (PACMAC) in conjunction with Victoria’s Sri Lankan community with elderly residents in the Maribyrnong area. As part of this acknowledged the contribution of police members in establishing program, police will conduct an initial security audit to assess and enhancing harmonious relations with Victoria’s diverse individual needs which will be followed by regular visits, telephone communities. Senior Constables Elizabeth Sidiropoulos and Con calls and support from local police and the football club. Matsamakis received awards for their groundbreaking youth and communication initiatives. Constable Adrian Gordon received the Party Safe Register Bank of Cyprus Award for the most outstanding graduate recruit In December 2001 Victoria Police launched a Statewide initiative from a non-English speaking background. to reduce the incidence of gatecrashing at parties. The Party Safe Register was initially developed in the Sunbury area following Aboriginal Initiatives a spate of gatecrashing and alcohol-related incidents in 1998. A network of Aboriginal Liaison Officers operates across the State with the aim of strengthening relationships between Victoria Police People hosting parties are encouraged to register their details with and Aboriginal communities. As part of this partnership approach, local police and receive an information kit with advice on safe police in Region 5 in conjunction with Aboriginal community leaders planning, responsible serving of alcohol and emergency contacts. focused on establishing a strategic framework to address local The program provides local police with valuable information on their issues relating to welfare, youth and crime. A system for regular patrol area and allows resources and responses to be delivered in community meetings was established with working parties a more efficient and effective manner. Regions report widespread assigned to study diversion and referral programs. community support for this initiative.

28 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review During the year Sergeant Rod Horwill of Warrnambool police and Street Beat Festival: In March 2002 Victoria Police hosted Sergeant Trevor Elsom of Horsham police were acknowledged for the inaugural Street Beat Youth Festival in Oakleigh. More than their work with Aboriginals in the justice system. The inaugural 1,400 secondary school students attended the festival which Indigenous Community Justice Awards, chosen by Victoria’s involved Monash Council, community groups and local Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committees, were presented businesses and showcased the diversity of Victoria Police. at Parliament House in May 2002. The festival provided the opportunity for young people to Youth Initiatives interact with emergency service personnel and youth workers Victoria Police has a number of specialist units, programs and in a relaxed atmosphere. Victoria Police is considering expanding projects specifically focused on addressing the needs, concerns the festival to other parts of the State. and interests of children and youth. A mix of statewide and local Kick Start: Victoria Police, in partnership with the Magistrates’ initiatives are aimed at promoting positive relations between police Court and the Collingwood Football Club, expanded the Kick and youth, fostering mutual understanding and respect and Start program during the year to include the Geelong Football developing leadership potential, self-esteem and social skills. Club. The popular program gives young disadvantaged children Established programs include: High Challenge, Blue Light activities, from across the State the opportunity to attend sporting events. Police and Citizen Youth Clubs, Victoria Police Youth Corps and the Police Schools Involvement Program. Inside Soccer: The Inside Soccer program is a joint initiative between Victoria Police and the Victorian Soccer Federation Across the State, police youth officers play an integral role in targeted at youth from culturally and linguistically diverse developing initiatives aimed at improving relations between young backgrounds who do not have the opportunity to participate people and police. Each year Victoria Police recognises this in mainstream sporting events. The program is aimed at breaking contribution to the community with an annual Youth Officer of down barriers to foster mutual respect and understanding the Year Award. The 2001 Youth Officer of the Year was Leading between youth and police. Senior Constable Jon Reader. The station youth officer from Sunshine will have the opportunity to travel to New Zealand to The Curve: The Curve is a community partnership project further study youth programs. involving police from Carlton, local artists and peers. Youth from local schools participate in the project through workshops Significant achievements during the year include: facilitated by peers and local artists with the final artwork to be Adolescents Assistance Program: In collaboration with the displayed at the Carlton police station. The program is designed Department of Human Services, Anglicare Victoria and a number to encourage shared respect. It challenges and focuses on of community service organisations, police in Region 4 developed graffiti as an art form rather than being used for vandalism and the Adolescents Assistance Program. This proactive initiative encourages participants to respect public and private property. operates across eight Local Government Areas in the eastern suburbs and is aimed at empowering young people. As part of Out and About: Victoria Police developed a program for the positive early intervention approach, the program enables secondary school students focused on safety on the public police to refer at risk adolescents to appropriate community health transport system. As part of the program, participants visit the rail and welfare services. The program has generated widespread control centre, Flinders Street Station complex and discuss their interest since its inception in July 2001 with police in South rights and responsibilities with police and transport operators. Australia, Queensland and Tasmania interested in adopting the program. The program will be expanded across the remainder of Region 4 and similar programs have been implemented in Brimbank, Wodonga and Seymour.

Police in Region 3 have developed a similar program for at risk youth in the Shire of Campaspe. The Campaspe Young Persons Resource and Support Scheme is an early intervention referral program with links to a number of community support strategies including drug and alcohol programs, youth employment initiatives, mentoring programs and a Family Group Conferencing Pilot.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 29 output group 2 incident, emergency and event management

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES • Maintain and enhance the confidence of Victorians in their personal safety and reduce their fear of crime.

OBJECTIVES OF THE OUTPUT GROUP • To provide a planned and coordinated response to major emergencies and disasters.

• To provide timely response to calls for assistance in matters of personal and public safety.

• To manage and police public events and demonstrations.

• To provide VIP and protective security.

ACTIVITIES • Police participation in planned and coordinated responses to major emergencies and disasters.

• Responding to calls for assistance, including emergencies, serious incidents, offence attendance and routine response to calls for emergency assistance.

• Managing and policing of public events and demonstrations and the management and provision of VIP and protective security.

EXPENDITURE Expenditure on the output group was $119 million, representing 11.1 per cent of total expenditure ($1,072.5 million). Within this output group, $5.2 million was spent on Response Readiness (or 4.4 per cent of output group expenditure), $72.5 million was spent on Response to Incidents (or 60.9 per cent of total output group expenditure) and $41.3 million was spent on Event Management (or 34.7 per cent of total output group expenditure).

30 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review SUMMARY REPORT AGAINST PERFORMANCE MEASURES OUTPUT OVERVIEW The tragic events in the United States on 11 September, 2001 Response Readiness reverberated around the world and heightened awareness in regard Performance Measure Target Result to the potential for further terrorist activity. Victoria Police conducted a Total number of joint emergency thorough examination of existing operating procedures and protocols response exercises conducted 150 961 Number of divisional and municipal with a particular focus on threat assessment and incident control to emergency response exercises Divisional 92 Divisional 128 ensure a rapid and effective response capability. The risk of 2 participated in Municipal 234 Municipal 270 Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) incidents was examined Proportion of Divisional Emergency and Victoria Police applied for Federal Government assistance to Response Planning Committees that conduct a minimum of two purchase CBR protective equipment and train Crime Scene Unit meetings per year 100% 100% members in Disaster Victim Identification in preparation for possible Proportion of Divisional Emergency terrorist activities and for the Commonwealth Games in 2006. Response Planning Committee debriefs conducted within 6 weeks of a major Immediately following the September 11 terrorist attacks some incident occurring in the Region 100% 100% members of the Islamic community were victimised and many of their religious and cultural centres were targeted in a spate of Response to Incidents vandalism attacks. Victoria Police acted quickly to address Performance Measure Target Result community concerns and provide support to those communities Number of calls for assistance to considered to be at risk from further victimisation. which a response is dispatched 800,000 842,638 Proportion of the community who believe As part of an integrated approach the Multicultural Advisory Unit Victoria Police manage emergency situations well (as measured by the Department of coordinated a number of proactive initiatives. Places of significance Justice Community Monitor Survey) 86% n/a3 to the Islamic communities were identified to ensure local police Proportion of the community who agree maintained an increased presence in these areas. Police across Victoria Police is timely in responding to the State were required to submit daily reports on any incident that calls for assistance (as measured by the Department of Justice Community appeared to be racially or religiously motivated. The Multicultural Monitor Survey) 65% n/a3 Advisory Unit ensured that each incident was fully investigated and that victims and community leaders were provided with appropriate Event Management support. The newly established Regional Multicultural Liaison Units Performance Measure Target Result were instrumental in providing the necessary support and Number of managed events 1,600 1,8474 assistance at the local level. Proportion of crowd controlled major events and demonstrations which do This approach was strongly supported by the Police and not result in major incidents 98% 100% Community Multicultural Advisory Committee, which met regularly Police attendance is in accord with to identify strategies to provide support to those communities and timelines specified in Event Management groups which appeared to be targeted in the aftermath of Plans/Operational Orders 98% 100% September 11. Victoria Police also initiated regular meetings with Notes: key Islamic community leaders to proactively respond to these 1 The result reflects a substantially reduced involvement by the Police Air Wing events. These meetings were subsequently broadened to include due to training commitments associated with the new replacement helicopters. 2 Exercises are conducted on an as required basis and are influenced by other key government and non-government organisations and requests from external agencies. Accordingly results fluctuate over time. developed into a regular forum chaired and coordinated by the 3 Data for this measure was to be derived from the Department of Justice Victorian Multicultural Commission. Community Monitor survey which was discontinued during the year. 4 This is a demand-driven measure.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 31 Victoria Police continued to support national security initiatives. Incident and Event Management Significant police resources were involved in the SACPAV (Standing Each year Victoria Police commits significant resources to ensuring Advisory Committee for Protection Against Violence) New Dawn public and personal safety. The deployment of operational police national exercise conducted during June 2002 which was the largest at community, cultural and sporting events, demonstrations or exercise of this type to be conducted in Victoria. As a national emergency situations is supported by a number of highly trained Centre of Excellence for bomb scene examination the Victoria units specialising in incident control, security intelligence, close Forensic Science Centre continued to play a pivotal support role to personal protection and search and rescue. SACPAV. This role, which included a National Training Advisory During the year Victoria Police was involved in a number of component, included the provision of training and forensic analyses significant community events such as the Australian Grand Prix to support bomb scene investigations in other jurisdictions. and Anzac Day celebrations and ensured visits from overseas White Powder Incidents dignitaries, including the Dalai Lama, former United States The fear of further terrorist activity escalated in the United States President Bill Clinton, the President of Greece and the Mayor during October 2001 following a spate of biological incidents which of Jerusalem were without incident. resulted in the death of six people from exposure to anthrax. Significant police resources were directed to managing Within the community there was widespread concern of similar demonstrations including the long-running protest activity targeted incidents occurring in Australia with a number of reports of at the Nike store in Melbourne’s Central Business District and suspicious packages and spillages of white powder. In Victoria environmental protests against logging operations. Victoria Police the first report of suspect packages and white powder spillage in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources and occurred in early October and concerned a package received Environment managed the removal and containment of anti-logging at Transport House, Melbourne. The package was initially checked protestors from authorised logging coupes at Goolengook near for explosives and subsequently checked for anthrax due to the Orbost in the State’s far east. Local police and members from the presence of a white powder substance. On the same day another Search and Rescue and Force Response units were involved in suspect package was reported at Ballarat where a number of the eight-week operation. people underwent a decontamination procedure by the fire service. A number of significant initiatives were progressed during the year To address this issue the Emergency Services Commissioner to enhance the capacity of Victoria Police to respond to the needs established a Threat Assessment Team to assess the credibility of the community. of a particular threat or hoax. The team comprised representatives New Helicopters from Victoria Police, the metropolitan and country fire services During the year Police Air Wing resources were significantly boosted and the Department of Human Services and was located at the with the introduction of two new helicopters. A shared Victoria State Emergency Response Coordination Centre at the Victoria Police/Air Ambulance helicopter was launched in December 2001 Police Centre. and a second dedicated police helicopter commenced operation In its first week of operation the assessment team was inundated in March 2002 to replace existing aircraft which had been in service with more than 170 reports of suspect packages which placed since 1979. The Dauphin twin-engine N3 helicopters have the a significant strain on police, emergency services and the health capacity to traverse the State without needing to refuel and can department. During the following three months more than 600 reach cruising speeds of up to 260 kilometres per hour. In addition incidents were reported across Victoria and to date none of the to improvements in speed, range and reliability the new helicopters reported incidents has resulted in a positive test for anthrax. also feature improved lifting capacity, leading edge electronic technology to aid the pilot and crew, a Forward Looking Infra Red In response to this series of incidents, Victoria Police enhanced (FLIR) camera and video link facilities. protocols in relation to the safe handling, transportation and investigation of suspected biologically contaminated articles.

32 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review All Terrain Vehicles In January 2002 Victoria Police introduced four-wheel all terrain motorcycles to its vehicle fleet as an additional tool to ensure community safety and confidence. The all terrain vehicles provide support to operational initiatives with the added flexibility of being able to negotiate awkward terrain and other areas that are difficult to access with existing police vehicles.

Dog Cam This example of cutting edge technology was developed in the United Kingdom. A small light weight camera is strapped to a police dog’s head and compact transmitting equipment is strapped to the dog’s back to provide clear images beamed back to a central control point. Victoria Police has extensively trialed and refined the equipment so that it meets the specific demands of policing in Victoria. In February 2002 Victoria became the first Australian jurisdiction to introduce this technology which is being used by canine teams to assist operational police in the management of critical incidents (siege situations) and in searches for missing persons.

Passive Alert Detection Dogs Significant progress was achieved during the year towards the development of a training methodology to enable the introduction of passive alert detection (PAD) dogs. These specially trained dogs will be used by Victoria Police Dog Squad handlers to assist in the detection of illicit drugs in the community. New South Wales Police Service introduced this initiative in early 2002 which has had a positive impact on crime control. The training program will commence in July 2002 and it is expected that two dogs will be qualified for operational deployment by late 2002.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 33 output group 3 crime identification and investigation

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES • Maintain and enhance the confidence of Victorians in their personal safety and reduce their fear of crime.

• Reduce the incidence of violent crime in targeted areas.

OBJECTIVES OF THE OUTPUT GROUP • To investigate reported and detected crime.

• To provide an appropriate and effective response to reported crime.

ACTIVITIES • Investigation of reported and detected crimes against the person including murder, sexual assault, armed robbery and physical assault.

• Investigation of reported and detected property crimes including burglary, theft, arson and deception.

• Investigation of reported and detected illegal drug activity including cultivation, manufacture and trafficking.

EXPENDITURE • Expenditure on the output group was $323 million, representing 30.1 per cent of total expenditure ($1,072.5 million). Within this output group, $113.7 million was spent on Investigation of Crimes Against the Person (or 35.2 per cent of output group expenditure), $144.4 million was spent on Investigation of Crimes Against Property (or 44.7 per cent of output group expenditure) and $64.9 million was spent on Investigation of Illegal Drug Activity (or 20.1 per cent of total output group expenditure).

34 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review SUMMARY REPORT AGAINST PERFORMANCE MEASURES 6 The result reflects changes in the focus and structure of the Crime Squads, including the establishment of the Organised Motor Vehicle Theft Squad, which Investigation of Crimes Against the Person has led to an increase in the number of investigations. 7 The result reflects changes in the focus and structure of the Crime Squads, Performance Measure Target Result including the establishment of the Organised Motor Vehicle Theft Squad, which Total hours of investigation 1,442,000 928,0001 has led to an increase in the number of investigations. Full year to date figures are not available due to the industrial action which disrupted data collection Proportion of all recorded offences during the period 12 August to 3 November 2001. against the person resolved 68% 74.9%2 8 The result reflects in part a drop in recorded levels of drug-related crime. Number of crimes against the person 3 9 Data for this measure was to be derived from the Department of Justice investigated by Crime Squads and 800 967 Community Monitor survey which was discontinued during the year. percentage cleared 80% 82.1% Number of proactive targeted operations OUTPUT OVERVIEW by Crime Squads and percentage 80 444 resulting in arrests 60% 67% As part of a prolonged focus on issues of major concern to the Proportion of all reported offences community, Victoria Police developed and implemented a range of resolved within 90 days 64% 58.8% innovative strategies aimed at reducing the incidence of violence against women, motor vehicle theft and burglary. The strategies Investigation of Crimes Against Property adopt a partnership approach with police, government agencies,

Performance Measure Target Result industry and community groups working together to achieve Total hours of investigation 1,740,000 1,221,0005 a safer Victoria. Proportion of all recorded property offences resolved 26% 26.7% Crimes Against the Person Number of crimes investigated by 1,700 4,0816 Violence Against Women Strategy Crime Squads and percentage cleared 78% 85.3% In August 2001 Victoria Police established a review team to Number of proactive targeted operations examine violence against women and to develop a platform for by Crime Squads and percentage 25 377 ensuring improved service to victims and the general community. resulting in arrests 55% 76% As part of that review process Victoria Police examined police Proportion of all recorded offences resolved within 90 days 24% 20.6% attitudes, policies and processes and consulted extensively with the Office of Women’s Policy, welfare groups and refuge centres. Investigation of Illegal Drug Activity Chief Commissioner Nixon and Women’s Affairs Minister, Mary Delahunty officially launched the new partnership strategy in Performance Measure Target Result Total hours of investigation 600,000 326,0008 June 2002. Proportion of all recorded drug The Violence Against Women Strategy is a blueprint for offences resolved 98% 98.9% Number of drug offences investigated 600 619 strengthening police and community partnerships with police by Crime Squads and percentage cleared 98% 99.7% adopting a social leadership role to reduce violence against women Number of proactive drug investigations across the State. A Statewide Steering Committee, comprising by Crime Squads and percentage 140 134 representatives from government agencies, police, welfare groups resulting in detection of offences 75% 74% and the courts, will be established to develop a partnership Community rating of Victoria Police performance in investigating drug approach to respond to family violence issues. The blueprint also dealing (as measured by the Department outlines a framework for operational reform and enhanced service of Justice Community Monitor Survey) 52% n/a9 delivery with key initiatives including a new code of practice to Proportion of all reported offences resolved help police respond to incidents of domestic violence, new data within 90 days 91% 89.3% collection mechanisms, increased accountability and enhanced Notes: training and education for police with an emphasis on victim 1 Although the target for this measure was not met the result is 11% above the awareness. result achieved in 2000/2001 reflecting, in part the increased number of investigations undertaken during the year. 2 The result reflects an improved resolution rate for recorded offences against the person. 3 The result reflects an increased focus on sex (non-rape) related crimes during the second quarter (computer/Internet pornography and recidivist offenders). 4 The overall high level of reactive activity during the year and a number of ongoing investigations has resulted in decreased resource availability for instigating new proactive measures in the fourth quarter. Full year to date figures are not available due to the industrial action which disrupted data collection during the period 12 August to 3 November 2001. 5 Although the target for this measure has not been met the result is in line with the previous year.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 35 Murder Operation Divers: The Tactical Response Squad in conjunction There were 87 murders committed in Victoria during 2001/2002 with local police conducted a major investigation targeted at compared to 55 during the previous financial year. This represents burglaries in the eastern metropolitan area. The operation an increase of 58 per cent in comparison to 2000/2001. Of the culminated in a number of residential properties being searched total murders committed during 2001/2002 the Homicide Squad and the seizure of large amounts of stolen property and drugs resolved 60 cases. of dependence.

In line with recent trends the use of firearms to commit murder Sex Offences decreased while the use of sharp-edged instruments increased. The Sexual Crimes Squad continued to monitor organised paedophile Attacks in the home environment remained prevalent however there activity and the rise of child pornography, with a particular focus on has been a recent increase in public and street-related attacks that the transfer of pornography on the Internet. Information technology result in murder. presents a number of challenges for policing as it provides ready access to victims and allows offenders to network across national During its first full year of operation the Missing Persons and Cold and international boundaries with relative anonymity. Case Unit conducted 31 investigations into historical cases and recently reported persons missing in suspicious circumstances, During the year the squad conducted more than 100 investigations which resulted in six arrests for murder and a further six inquests. in relation to the transmission of child pornography via online services. Many of these investigations resulted in arrests for The Cold Case Unit reviewed 17 unsolved homicides using modern possession of child pornography and in several cases persons forensic techniques which resulted in four arrests for murder. were also charged with child sexual assault offences. Armed Robbery and Burglary Crimes Against Property Intelligence led, proactive policing strategies continued to have Motor Vehicle Theft a significant impact on the incidence of armed robberies and As part of a major strategic initiative to cut motor vehicle theft in burglaries. Victoria Police 2001/2002 Provisional Crime Statistics Victoria by 10 per cent in 12 months, Victoria Police launched show that the rate of aggravated burglary and residential burglary Operation Vehicle Watch in March 2002. Theft of and from motor per 100,000 population, decreased by 13.2 per cent and 8.1 vehicles accounts for approximately 28 per cent of all recorded per cent respectively compared to the previous financial year. property crime and costs the Victorian community an estimated

During the year the regional Embora Taskforce teams continued $200 million each year. Operation Vehicle Watch includes a range to focus on robberies, especially targeting the use of knives in of new initiatives and approaches with a strong focus on intelligence robberies and assaults. Specialist crime squads continued to sharing across the State, coordinated and effective responses provide support to local policing approaches which included based on trend analysis and partnerships with the community a focus on soft target crime and the investigation of recidivist and industry. offenders committing high volume or major thefts and burglaries. The Operation Vehicle Watch Steering Committee was established Partnerships with a number of industry groups, including the to provide strategic oversight and direction. As part of the supporting Australian Bankers Association and the National Service Stations accountability framework, Divisional Superintendents in each police Security Group were also at the forefront of this approach. region are required to report on a regular basis to the steering Significant initiatives included: committee. A range of operational information is also published Boroondara Catch A Burglar Unit: The Boroondara Catch on the Operation Vehicle Watch Intranet site, including details of a Burglar Unit commenced operation in March 2001 to reduce initiatives undertaken, trends in motor vehicle theft and comparative the incidence of burglary. The unit adopted an intelligence-driven performance data. approach using geographical mapping and trend data to target Regional Theft of Motor Car Action Teams (TOMCATS) and the known recidivist offenders and identified suspects. During Organised Motor Vehicle Theft Squad are critical components of 2001/2002 the unit charged 194 offenders with more than this new approach. The five dedicated regional teams will focus 1,040 criminal offences. on developing localised crime prevention strategies and enhancing community awareness while the Organised Motor Vehicle Theft Squad was established within the Crime Department to target the activity of professional syndicates.

36 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review At the end of June 2002, four months into the operation, statistics Operation Sunshower: As part of an operation targeted at confirm that Operation Vehicle Watch is already having a significant professional shop lifting syndicates, police in Region 3 charged impact. Victoria Police 2001/2002 Provisional Crime Statistics six offenders and recovered property valued at more than show that the rate of motor vehicle theft per 100,000 population $250,000. Myer Loss Prevention Officers estimate that this decreased by 12 per cent compared to 2000/2001. Significant syndicate was responsible for stock theft valued at an estimated reductions were achieved in each police region. $1 million per year.

Significant operations include: Livestock Theft Operation Flicker: As part of Operation Flicker, members of the During 2001/2002 Victoria Police developed a number of Organised Motor Vehicle Theft Squad worked closely with local strategies to address the growing problem of livestock theft and police to target professional activity relating to the theft and sale agricultural-related crimes. In the previous financial year livestock of stolen motor vehicles. A number of residential premises were valued at $701,165 was reported stolen which is almost double searched across the south-eastern metropolitan area resulting the value of livestock thefts in 1999/2000 ($353,860). in the seizure of 18 suspect stolen motor vehicles, components As a member of the Victorian Government Livestock Theft Working and a large quantity of suspect stolen property. Party, Victoria Police was involved in the development of a whole- Operation Dabbled: Police targeted a criminal group engaged of-community approach to livestock theft. In particular Victoria in stolen motor vehicle re-birthing operations in the north-western Police will provide additional specialist training focusing on industry metropolitan area. Operation Dabbled culminated in a series of awareness, investigation techniques and rural crime prevention searches of commercial and residential premises which resulted initiatives and will encourage farmers and members of the community in a substantial amount of stolen property including motor vehicles, to take a proactive approach to reducing livestock theft. These components and other property being seized. A number of people measures include reporting suspicious vehicles or activities to have been charged in relation to this investigation. police, locking boundary gates, displaying appropriate signage and becoming involved in Local Safety Committees. Operation Drachma: Police in Region 3 commenced Operation Drachma in response to a series of ram raids using stolen Victoria Police has developed a comprehensive five-day training four-wheel drive vehicles. As a result police charged one course which includes presentations from a range of local industry offender with 73 offences including the theft of motor vehicles experts such as stock agents, farmers and abattoir representatives, valued at $356,650. crime scene examination and DNA techniques and field visits to local saleyards, abattoirs and farms. The inaugural Rural Investigation Property Crimes and Crime Prevention Seminar will be conducted in Hamilton Victoria Police conducted a number of major investigations focused in July 2002. on property related crime. Arson Significant achievements include: The Arson Squad attended a total of 101 major fire incidents Operation Thespian: Police in Region 4 commenced Operation during the year including 24 fatalities, two homicides and four Thespian in 1997 to target property crime. Second-hand dealer explosions. The Squad arrested 38 offenders for various arson- data underpins this intelligence-led initiative. In the past two related offences. During 2001/2002 there was an increase in years the operation has resulted in 407 offenders charged with reported fires, which can be partly attributed to improved recording more than 4,140 offences. processes and an increase in the incidence of vehicle fires.

Counterfeit Clothing: Asian Squad investigators identified Fraud a St Albans retailer selling stolen Adidas footwear. The footwear The proliferation of electronic crime and identity-related crimes, and a large quantity of counterfeit clothing, valued at more than in particular the counterfeiting of credit cards and cheques of $1 million was recovered, which at the time was the largest overseas origin poses a number of strategic challenges for Victoria seizure of counterfeit clothing in Australia. Police. During the year the Major Fraud Group (MFG) investigated

Operation Circling: The Tactical Response Squad and police in numerous incidents relating to identity fraud. One investigation Regions 2 and 3, conducted a joint operation to investigate the focused on a young male offender who stole three EFTPOS theft of commercial ride-on mowers and excavation equipment. terminals from three separate merchants. With the EFTPOS As a result 16 persons were charged with a total of 110 property terminals the offender was able to takeover the identity of each and drug related offences and police seized property valued at merchant and undertake refunds and transactions against the $478,000 and a commercial quantity of amphetamines. merchants' accounts to the value of $20,000.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 37 Identity-related crimes are a global phenomena that Australasian Victoria Police continued to have a significant impact on illicit and international policing agencies are seeking to address in drug activity. partnership with the private sector and the community in general. Taskforce Kayak: In August 2001 a long-term Major Drug The MFG has engaged with the corporate sector, financial Investigation Division operation concluded. Three major drug institutions, accounting firms and educational bodies to enhance syndicates were identified as being responsible for the ongoing service delivery levels to the community. This partnership approach trafficking of commercial quantities of amphetamine, cocaine, is reflected in an agreement with The University of Melbourne to ecstasy, psuedo-ecstasy, hashish, LSD and psuedo-ephedrine develop an Electronic Crime Post Graduate Course. Victoria Police with a multi-million dollar street value. The operation involved the anticipates that the inaugural course will commence in the first Australian Federal Police and the Australian Customs Service semester of 2003. and resulted in charges against 27 high-level drug traffickers. Police seized 550 kilograms of ephedrine with a street value Assets Recovery estimated at $2 billion and restrained assets with an estimated During the year the Asset Recovery Squad continued to pursue value of more than $15 million. illegally derived assets and protect the rights of victims of crime. A total of 73 restraining orders with an approximate gross value of Operation Heirloom: Police in Region 3 conducted a major $33.7 million were obtained. A total of $2.2 million was assessed investigation focused on the manufacture and trafficking of as being the proceeds of criminal activity and deposited into the amphetamines in the Bendigo, Swan Hill and Echuca areas State’s Consolidated Fund. involving the Rebels Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang. The operation resulted in the execution of 24 search warrants and the arrest of Computer Crime 20 offenders charged with 124 offences. Police seized a number A major challenge to law enforcement agencies in relation to the of firearms, pre-cursor chemicals, amphetamines and a Harley investigation of criminal offences using computerised technology, Davidson motorcycle. is the issue of encryption. With robust encryption now a default feature of commercially available software, users not only have Operation Animus: Police in Broadmeadows conducted easy access to encryption but do not require advanced skills to Operation Animus over a nine-month period which resulted in be able to conceal their online or electronic criminal activity. 20 arrests relating to 95 offences. Police seized large quantities of ecstasy, steroids, amphetamines, cannabis, pre-cursor During 2001/2002 the Computer Crime Investigation Squad chemicals, property valued at $50,000 and $16,500 in cash. focused on developing appropriate tools and methodologies to breach encrypted hard drives. Further initiatives will focus on the Trends development of multiple computer systems to attack an encrypted The availability of amphetamine type substances continues to hard drive. The Squad successfully used these advances to be of major concern. The substances available include imported breach a sophisticated encryption on a seized computer hard MDMA (ecstasy); amphetamines (speed) and amphetamine based drive, which revealed extensive child pornography images and tablets manufactured in Victoria. Ecstasy type products continue videos as well as drug trafficking details. to dominate the Melbourne market, particularly the club and dance scene. There is also anecdotal evidence of an increase in the The ability to form strategic alliances with industry and the availability and use of ‘ice’ (crystal methylamphetamine). development of capabilities to address encryption is at the forefront of technology-driven policing. Victoria Police detected 27 clandestine laboratories during 2001/2002, a total of 28 laboratories were detected in 2000/2001 Illicit Drug Activity and 18 were detected in 1999/2000. Major Drug Investigation Division Victoria Police introduced a number of structural and management It is anticipated that the increase in the trafficking of amphetamine changes following a comprehensive review of the Drug Squad, based substances will impact on law enforcement issues in the which was conducted in consultation with the State Ombudsman, medium to long term. It is evident that comparative profit margins to improve drug law enforcement in Victoria. In January 2002 the between heroin and amphetamine based drugs make the Major Drug Investigation Division was established to replace the production of the latter more attractive to the criminal element. former Drug Squad with enhanced selection, accountability, risk The shortage of heroin continued during 2001/2002. There were management and auditing processes put in place to ensure the 41 heroin-related deaths during the year. highest policing standards are maintained in complex drug investigations.

38 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review Illicit Tobacco (Chop-Chop) The new automated NAFIS system, which commenced operation Police in Region 4, which covers north-east Victoria one of in May 2001 underwent further development and refinement during Australia’s largest tobacco producing areas, continued to focus on the year. The new system has had a significant impact on the the production and sale of illicit tobacco. backlog of fingerprint searches and turnaround times for reporting results of searches to investigators. The benchmark has been Since January 2001, 230 bales of tobacco have been reported reduced from three months to seven days. The number of positive stolen with a total estimated street value of $2.8 million. Local identifications has also increased markedly due to the advanced police in conjunction with the Australian Taxation Office conducted search technology employed. Three additional NAFIS workstations a number of targeted operations resulting in the recovery of 80 have been purchased and installed at the St Kilda Road Fingerprint bales of tobacco. A number of offenders have been charged with a Bureau and procurement of another 30 Livescan devices has range of property offences and Commonwealth offences in relation commenced. to passing counterfeit notes and excise and taxation issues. DNA Collection Investigation Support In June 2002 the Forensic Procedures Implementation Team Victoria Police recognises that forensic services are critical to completed the back capture of DNA samples from prisoners meeting the challenges of modern policing. In April 2002 Victoria convicted of a Schedule 8 offence. As a result of this process, Police established the Forensic Services Project Team to examine samples were obtained from 1,735 prisoners resulting in the current and future forensic services needs across the organisation. identification of 163 suspects in relation to 404 offences. This CrimTrac includes 15 suspects charged with 27 crimes against the person As part of a major national policing initiative, the CrimTrac Agency and 132 suspects charged with 219 burglary offences. was established in July 2000 and is underpinned by an Inter- Victoria Police established a new DNA Management Unit in June Government Agreement signed by all Australian police ministers. 2002 to replace the Forensic Procedures Implementation Team. CrimTrac supports Australian law enforcement through the This new unit is located within the State Intelligence Management development of information and investigative tools that will: provide Division and will be responsible for the management of all a faster means of identifying suspects for crimes; clear the operational DNA activities across Victoria Police. innocent; shorten crime investigation times, allowing more crimes to be investigated and result in higher crime clearance rates. Chemical Drugs Intelligence Project The Victoria Forensic Science Centre continued to enhance the The Chief Commissioner and the Executive Director, Corporate Chemical Drugs Intelligence Databases. The databases store data Services are members on the Board of Management, which is regarding drug type and purity from all seizures of non-cannabis responsible and accountable for the efficient and effective delivery drugs by Victoria Police since 1997. Monthly Drug Trend Reports of CrimTrac initiatives. are issued to operational police, Department of Justice,

Victoria Police has continued to play a leading role in the Department of Human Services and other stakeholders. Secure development and implementation of CrimTrac initiatives including a access to the National Illicit Drug Logos database is available new National Crime Investigation DNA Database (NCIDD), National to approved stakeholders via the National Institute of Forensic Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) and a new Science. This database incorporates images and basic seizure CrimTrac Police Reference System (CPRS). data in relation to illicit tablets.

The Crimes (DNA Database) Act 2002 was assented to in May Crime Stoppers 2002 to facilitate Victoria’s participation in the national CrimTrac During 2001/2002 Crime Stoppers Victoria received more than DNA Database and amends procedures relating to the collection, 28,000 calls which generated 5,545 information reports and use and retention of forensic samples. The Victoria Forensic resulted in more than 500 arrests. Science Centre was selected as a pilot site to trial the Laboratory Crime Stoppers Victoria has been selected to host the 2003 Crime Information Management System for use in conjunction with the Stoppers International Conference. The conference which will CrimTrac DNA Database. be held in Melbourne, will explore the theme of Join Forces Downunder and is intended to build better networks beyond local and traditional boundaries, for international policing agencies to capture information and develop an integrated approach to intelligence management.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 39 output group 4 road safety

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES • Reduce Victoria’s road toll.

OBJECTIVES OF THE OUTPUT GROUP • To reduce the incidence of impaired driving and other traffic offences.

• To attend and investigate major collisions and other road traffic incidents.

ACTIVITIES • Conducting road safety programs and collision and traffic enforcement research.

• Targeting the incidence of impaired driving and other traffic offences through alcohol-screening tests, speed and red light camera operations, checking road worthiness and issuing penalty notices.

• Attending major collisions and road traffic accidents and investigating major collisions.

EXPENDITURE • Expenditure on the output group was $90.2 million, representing 8.4 per cent of total expenditure ($1,072.5 million). Within this output group, $3.3 million was spent on Road Safety Strategies and Awareness (or 3.7 per cent of output group expenditure), $70.4 million was spent on Road Traffic Law Enforcement (or 78.1 per cent of output group expenditure) and $16.4 million was spent on Road Traffic Incident/Collision Management (or 18.2 per cent of total output group expenditure).

40 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review SUMMARY REPORT AGAINST PERFORMANCE MEASURES OUTPUT OVERVIEW During 2001, 444 people lost their lives as a result of road crashes Road Safety Strategies and Awareness in Victoria. This represents a 11 per cent increase compared Performance Measure Target Result to the 2000 annual road toll (407 fatalities). The 2001 road toll Total hours committed to road safety represents the highest loss of life on Victoria’s roads since 1991 strategies and awareness programs 36,000 44,0001 Number of road safety programs delivered (503 fatalities). to community groups and schools 2,500 2,9022 Arrive Alive The Victorian Government is committed to reducing death and Road Traffic Law Enforcement serious injury on the State’s roads by 20 per cent over the next five Performance Measure Target Result years. In November 2001 the Government launched Arrive Alive Total hours of operation 850,000 1,095,0003 Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy for 2002-2007 which is designed to Community rating of Victoria Police performance in making the roads safe improve the safety of Victoria’s road system, change driver to use (as measured by the Department attitudes and behaviours and significantly improve road safety 4 of Justice Community Monitor Survey) 78% n/a outcomes for the community. Arrive Alive identifies 17 key Targeting of Operations is in line with challenges and provides a framework for focused strategies and priorities identified in the Road Safety Priority Program 100% 100% community involvement. Proportion of the community who think they are likely to be pulled over for a Victoria Police in partnership with VicRoads, the Transport Accident Random Breath Test during the next three Commission and the Department of Justice will have a critical role months (as measured by the Department in developing initiatives and approaches to meet the road safety of Justice Community Monitor Survey) 68% n/a4 challenges. In line with Arrive Alive, Victoria Police commenced Proportion of operations which comply with timelines contained in the Road work on a Road Safety Strategy to articulate the key themes and Safety Priority Program 100% 100% approaches for the next five years. The Strategy will be produced as a booklet for wide distribution and published on the Intranet. Road Traffic Incident/Collision Management Road Safety Initiatives Performance Measure Target Result During the year Victoria Police developed a range of law enforcement Number of traffic incidents attended 31,000 36,4992 strategies targeted at dangerous driver behaviour such as excessive Proportion of the community who believe Victoria Police manage road traffic incidents speed, impaired driving and fatigue. To promote road safety well (as measured by the Department awareness Victoria Police launched the Drive Safe program in of Justice Community Monitor Survey) 90% n/a4 February 2002 to reward drivers for safe and courteous driving. Notes: 1 This is a new measure. The result will establish a benchmark for subsequent Significant road safety initiatives include: performance measurement. SMART Cars 2 This is a demand-driven measure. In December 2001 Victoria Police introduced 12 uniquely marked, 3 Result reflects an increased focus on road safety and in part reflects additional recruits undertaking road traffic law enforcement activities. highly visible traffic patrol vehicles. The Special Mobile Anti Road 4 Data for this measure was to be derived from the Department of Justice Toll (SMART) vehicles were specifically launched in the lead-up to Community Monitor survey which was discontinued during the year. Christmas to ensure road safety was a priority for motorists during the busy holiday period. The SMART cars had a significant impact on community awareness and the initiative will be further expanded during 2002/2003. An additional 24 SMART cars will be produced for deployment in high crash locations across the State.

Motorcycle Safety Victoria Police launched a range of initiatives aimed at reducing the number of collisions involving motorcyclists. In May 2002 Victoria Police commenced a 12-month study in conjunction with the Monash University Accident Research Centre to identify the causal factors of motorcycle fatalities. As part of the research project the Major Collision Investigation Group will attend all fatalities involving motorcycles to identify ways to enhance safety for motorcyclists.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 41 In October 2001 police in Region 4, in partnership with the Yarra Road Safety Law Enforcement Ranges and Murrindindi shires, launched the Yarra Ranges Alcohol and speed continue to be the major contributing factors Motorcycle Strategy to address an increase in the number of in road trauma. To address these issues Victoria Police focused motorcycle fatalities in the area which includes popular tourist on a number of initiatives including: routes through the picturesque Dandenong ranges. Policing • The introduction of flashless mobile camera operations and strategies involved targeted law enforcement operations and a 50 per cent increase in mobile camera operating hours a high level of police visibility which resulted in a significant across Victoria. reduction in motorcycle fatalities from 19 in 2000 to 9 in 2001. • The introduction of new fixed site traffic safety cameras on Illegal Street Drag Racing the Western Ring Road, Geelong Road and Westgate Freeway. Police in Region 2 implemented a number of proactive initiatives • The trial of red-light/speed camera operations in Melbourne. targeted at illegal street drag racing which poses considerable risks This will be increased to 60 locations in the metropolitan area. to participants and the community. To counter the rolling tactics • The introduction of point-to-point safety camera operations on used by participants to avoid detection, police employed a range the Hume Freeway. of strategies including coordinated operations and video • Policy development to support changes in legislation and surveillance. Police patrol units also encouraged owners of high penalties for drivers with a BAC between .05 to .10. This will performance vehicles to use Calder racetrack rather than local ensure that drivers with a BAC of .07 or above will automatically streets to test their vehicle’s capabilities. lose their licence for a period of six months.

New Equipment Booze Bus Program During the year Victoria Police commenced the progressive During 2001/2002 Victoria Police conducted 1,119,426 alcohol- deployment of a range of new speed and alcohol measuring screening tests in the metropolitan area and 98,315 alcohol- devices funded by the State Government to reduce the carnage on screening tests in rural areas, a total of 1,217,741 tests Statewide. Victoria’s roads. The $12 million package will ensure Victoria Police In the metropolitan area 6,047 drivers were detected for drink remains at the leading edge in road traffic law enforcement with driving offences and a further 209 were detected in rural areas, custom-built booze buses and the latest laser and radar speed resulting in a total of 6,256 drink drivers detected Statewide. detection devices. Specialist police units in covert cars also supported the booze bus program and conducted 4,981 alcohol-screening tests in the In June 2002 Victoria Police launched four new compact booze metropolitan area detecting 306 drink drivers. buses, specifically designed for use in rural areas, which will enable police to significantly increase the number of alcohol- Police have commenced using global positioning and mapping screening tests conducted across the State. Seven high profile technology to accurately show the locations of booze bus booze buses for use in metropolitan areas will replace the enforcement. This technology will enable police to strategically remainder of the ageing booze bus fleet, with the first of these target booze bus enforcement operations at locations where there vehicles expected to be operational by November 2002. is a significant occurrence of injury collisions and/or drink driving.

New data logging alcohol-screening devices were introduced Impaired Driver Enforcement across the State in March 2002. These new devices will enable Enforcement of the Drug Impaired Driver legislation continued police to collect and analyse screening data and assess the throughout 2001/2002. Victoria Police conducted a review of the performance of operations to improve the effectiveness of resource drug driving testing system in December 2001. In the 12 months deployment. More than 200 new evidential breath testing devices, since the system was implemented on 1 December 2000, Victoria to be located in stations and booze buses, are currently being Police assessed 227 drivers for drug impairment, 181 drivers were prepared for introduction. New speed detection devices, including charged with offences and 27 were subsequently convicted. No lasers and car and motorcycle mounted radar measuring devices, charges resulting from the new provisions have been dismissed. were introduced in May 2002. In addition to contributing to road safety by detecting impaired drivers and securing convictions, the system also has the potential to gather valuable information about the types and quantities of drugs used by drivers and the effects of different drugs on driving ability. The review revealed a high rate of poly drug use. Of those drivers who tested positive to drugs, 62 per cent had more than one drug in their system. Benzodiazepines (minor tranquillisers), morphine (heroin, methadone) and cannabis were the most common types of drugs detected.

42 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review Targeted Operations Statewide Traffic Calendar The Statewide Traffic Calendar sets out planned operational enforcement activity across a 12-month period. The specially developed operations, such as Operation RAID and Operation Metro, are spread consistently across the year to ensure the delivery of coordinated Statewide services and targeted initiatives at the local level. This calendar is an adjunct to the 18-month Integrated Road Safety Action Plan developed in line with the Ministerial Council.

Operation RAID (Remove Alcohol Impaired Drivers) Police in Wangaratta and Albury devised Operation RAID nine years ago to focus on impaired driving in the lead-up to the Christmas holiday period. The strategy involves community involvement and input from local Road Safety Councils and has developed into an annual event. South Australia police joined the initiative for the first time in 2001. During the operation which was conducted in the lead-up to the 2001 Christmas holiday period, a total of 49,248 drivers were breath-tested resulting in the detection of 165 alcohol- related offences, 1,620 speed offences, 167 seat belt offences and 1,332 other traffic-related offences. In 2002 the operation will be conducted on a Statewide basis for the entire month of December.

Operation Metro In line with the Statewide Traffic Calendar, Operation Metro is specifically targeted at drink driving with a particular focus on the four major metropolitan freeways and areas of high alcohol consumption such as hotels and sporting clubs. During the first half of 2002, 9,073 drivers were breath tested resulting in the detection of 154 alcohol-related offences, 846 speeding offences, 61 seat belt offences, 11 unlicensed drivers, 43 driving whilst disqualified and 653 other traffic-related offences.

Operation Arnel As part of a continued focus on the transport industry, police in Region 4 conducted Operation Arnel in conjunction with VicRoads, the Sheriff’s Office and the Environmental Protection Agency. Coordinated by the Seymour Traffic Management Unit, the initiative was conducted at various locations on the Hume Freeway to reduce the number of serious and fatal collisions involving heavy vehicles with a particular focus on fatigue, speed and drug impaired driving. A total of 787 vehicles were checked over the two-day operation with 87 offenders charged with a range of traffic offences.

Air Wing Support Police in Region 2 conducted a proactive initiative over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend targeted at high collision areas along the Great Ocean Road and the Western Highway at Horsham. The initiative involved aerial support from the police helicopter and was aimed at deterring risky behaviour such as speeding and crossing double lines. The number of collisions decreased during the operation.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 43 output group 5 supporting the judicial process

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES • Maintain and enhance the confidence of Victorians in their personal safety and reduce their fear of crime.

• Improve Victorians’ confidence in the legal and courts system.

OBJECTIVES OF THE OUTPUT GROUP • To provide efficient and effective court case management, judicial processing and court security.

• To ensure safe, fair and expeditious handling of all persons in the judicial process.

ACTIVITIES • Court case management including presenting cases in court, prosecution services, managing controlled property and witness protection, bail processing and reporting, offender and suspect processing, support to and attendance at coronial enquiries and court security.

• Ensuring safe custody and transportation of persons in police custody.

EXPENDITURE • Expenditure on the output group was $185.3 million, representing 17.3 per cent of total expenditure ($1,072.5 million). Within this output group, $156.4 million was spent on Provision of Justice Services (or 84.4 per cent of output group expenditure) and $28.9 million was spent on Management of Persons in Police Custody (or 15.6 per cent of total output group expenditure).

44 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review SUMMARY REPORT AGAINST PERFORMANCE MEASURES OUTPUT OVERVIEW Prosecution Services Provision of Justice Services Prosecutions conducted in the Magistrates’ and Children’s Courts Performance Measure Target Result during the year continued to demonstrate the effectiveness of Total hours of service 1,900,000 2,409,0001 police prosecution services. Proportion of cases which result in a plea of guilty 82% 84% During 2001/2002 84 per cent of persons charged pleaded guilty Proportion of cases which result at Mention Court or Contest Mention Court. In 53.4 per cent of in costs being awarded against police <1% 0.42% Time elapsed between date charges cases dealt with at contest mention, hearings were resolved are laid and final disposition of cases negating the need for 13,153 police and 13,291 civilian witnesses prosecuted in the Magistrates’ and to attend court proceedings. In 99.6 per cent of cases dealt with Children’s Courts 93 days 104 days2 by the courts, costs were not awarded against police.

Management of Persons in Police Custody Criminal Justice Enhancement Project Performance Measure Target Result The Criminal Justice Enhancement Project (CJEP) is a multi-agency Total hours of prisoner supervision 330,000 367,0003 initiative aimed at enhancing access and efficiency across the Ratio of serious incidents to criminal justice system. Victoria Police continued to play a leading persons in police custody <1% 0.05% role in progressing the development and implementation of business processes, procedures and training to support the Prisoner transport 100% 100% E*Justice System. Achievement of quality and Custody timeliness standards specified management The E*Justice system will provide an electronic platform for in outsourced service contracts (MCC) 100% 100% offender processing, brief creation and management, prisoner management and disclosure to legal practitioners. The system Notes: will significantly reduce the amount of time police spend preparing 1 The result reflects an increase in the number of high risk witness security briefs and attending court. operations undertaken during the year. 2 The result reflects a backlog in vacant prosecution positions. As well as streamlining the brief preparation process, Victoria 3 The total hours of prisoner supervision has been trending upwards with the increase in 2001/2002 greater than expected. Police has focused on re-engineering offender processing to address inefficiencies in data capture, access and retrieval. Victoria Police also focused on the development of online management reports for local and senior managers to support devolved decision making and accountability in relation to offender processing.

In December 2001 a trial of the E*Justice system and new processes for offender processing, brief creation and management commenced at the South Melbourne police station. Recent legislative amendments will enable the full benefit of the application to be realised as the roll-out continues into the 2002/2003 financial year. To support the roll-out, Victoria Police also progressed the development of a training package for operational members which uses wireless technology to enhance portability.

Diversion Programs Victoria Police is committed to supporting a number of diversion and cautioning programs. In February 2002 the Drug Diversion Program, which gives police the option to divert minor drug offenders to appropriate drug treatment rather than pursuing charges through the courts, was expanded to include offenders who may have previous drug-related convictions. This will ensure the program is more equitable and also gives police greater room to exercise discretion.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 45 The Court Referral and Evaluation for Drug Intervention and Under the CHAD project five additional nurses have joined the Treatment (CREDIT) Program aims to reduce the incidence of re- Victoria Police Custodial Medicine Unit bringing the total custodial offending whilst on bail and to provide early intervention services. nursing staff to ten. The CHAD nurses will operate from central The CREDIT program commenced as a pilot project in November locations at the Victoria Police Centre, Sunshine, Geelong, Ballarat, 1998 at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court and involves offenders Bendigo, Broadmeadows, Mildura, Ringwood, Dandenong and being referred for treatment as a condition of bail undertakings. Frankston. CHAD Nurses will provide a timely and accessible health service to people held in police custody by undertaking In November 2001 the Magistrates’ Court Diversion program was health assessments of detainees within one working day of extended on a progressive basis to courts in country areas. The incarceration. Detainees seen to have a demonstrable drug court administered post-charge, pre-hearing diversion program problem and who may be experiencing drug withdrawal will be for offenders of minor offences, aims to take the pressure off court offered drug treatment or substitute pharmacotherapy services resources and provide an alternative to recording a conviction, while in detention. CHAD nurses will also offer referral to other by using community resources for counselling and treatment or alcohol and drug services available in the community upon release reparation and apologies to victims. or in prison if sentenced. In addition to these services CHAD Custodial Services nurses will continue to assist police watch-house keepers with Persons in Police Custody the assessment and management of other health related problems The average number of persons held in police custody on a daily of people in police custody. basis, including metropolitan and country areas, during the year Victoria Police is managing the CHAD project under the guidance was 245. This total includes persons transferred from Corrections of a Steering Committee which includes representatives from to appear in Court. drug treatment agencies, other health and welfare services

Further information addressing the requirements for monitoring and the Department of Human Services. The 18-month project and reporting under Section 9 of the Corrections Act is contained commenced on 1 January 2002 and will continue to 30 June in Appendix H. 2003. An independent consultant will then evaluate the program and its outcomes. Custodial Health and Alcohol and Drug Nurses (CHAD Nurses) Initiative Ensuring the well-being of people in police custody is an ongoing priority for Victoria Police. In recent years Victoria Police has noticed increased levels of entrenched drug and alcohol abuse among people held in police custody. The risk of self-harm, drug or alcohol withdrawal and deterioration of medical conditions, increases markedly during the first few days in custody. Accurate assessment of drug and alcohol related problems, including the level of dependence and the need for medical intervention, is essential as both intoxication and withdrawal can put detainees at risk of medical and psychiatric complications. Identification of alcohol and drug problems provides an opportunity to offer appropriate interventions and for detainees this may represent the first opportunity to confront and begin to overcome their drug abuse.

As part of the Victorian Government’s Drug Initiative announced in September 2001, funds were provided to Victoria Police from the Department of Human Services to extend alcohol and drug treatment support services to prisoners in police cells across Victoria. The Custodial Health and Alcohol and Drug Nurses (CHAD Nurses) project was established to improve the response to prisoners’ health needs, provide access to community health services and provide support and advice to police in managing the alcohol, drug and health related problems of people in police custody.

46 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Performance Review Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 47 48 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 financial management summary

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE FOR PROCUREMENT Electronic Commerce for Procurement (EC4P) is a whole-of-government initiative to provide a cost efficient environment for the electronic procurement of goods and services. In line with EC4P Victoria Police has developed a strategy to implement a suite of web-based tools for procurement, personal expenses and time sheets.

This suite of web-based tools will automate a number of key manual processing tasks, eliminate data duplication and further devolve financial management and accountability to the district level in accordance with the principles of Local Priority Policing.

The process has been trialed at 11 pilot sites with e-procurement and personal expenses having been successfully completed in September 2001 and time sheets being completed in April 2002. The momentum has continued with a phased roll-out of the web-based services to additional targeted pilot sites, ahead of a full roll-out which is expected to commence in January 2003 and be completed by December 2003.

Summary of financial results with comparative for the previous four years

2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000) ($,000)

Total revenue 1,085,988 1,023,287 1,075,978 917,972 992,906 Less total expenses 1,105,283 1,031,195 1,057,405 915,271 947,142 Operating result (19,295) (7,908) 18,573 2,701 45,764 Abnormal items and adjustments 0 0 0 0 42,877 Operating results after extraordinary and abnormal items (19,295) (7,908) 18,573 2,701 2,887

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 49 50 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Key Management Areas human resource management summary

ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2001 PROJECT Victoria Police successfully negotiated a new certified agreement with The Police Association for sworn police members, protective services officers, reservists and recruits. The 2001 certified agreement established a landmark six-year agreement for salary increases to operate from 1 August 2001 and conclude on 6 December 2006. The agreement provided substantial salary increases over the life of the agreement, a new career structure with the introduction of a Leading Senior Constable classification, modernised terms and conditions of employment and a number of policies and new arrangements agreed between the parties. Several work place reform initiatives identified in the agreement, are being progressed through joint working parties between Victoria Police and The Police Association.

The Victorian Government successfully negotiated a new certified agreement for Victorian public service employees that provided for salary and performance increases operating from 1 July 2001 with a new salary structure to be completed by 31 December 2002. The Victoria public service certified agreement applies to police administration support staff employed in Victoria Police.

WORKCOVER IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY The WorkCover Improvement Strategy is designed to reduce the incidence and severity of injury and illness in Victoria Police workplaces. The strategy focuses on five key elements: WorkCover accountability and premium management (which includes devolution of premium responsibility to line areas); Occupational Health and Safety (OHS); injury management and rehabilitation; intensive case management and specific strategies to minimise and manage stress-related illness.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 51 Key achievements during 2001/2002 include the establishment Victoria Police developed a comprehensive OHS Management of a consultative network in relation to OHS and Injury Management System. OHS Consultants are actively working in the Regions and Rehabilitation. The Committees provide a consultative forum and Departments to identify and reduce risk of injury and illness. for key stakeholders to have input into the development and As part of the Budget Sector OHS Improvement Strategy Victoria implementation of strategies to minimise the risks of injury and Police is required to report on performance against agreed illness within Victoria Police and also to provide sound injury indicators annually. The following data provides progress against management and rehabilitation strategies for those instances where those indicators: injury or illness does occur.

Injury Management and Rehabilitation Consultants are now located in each Region and Department. These specialist staff assist in the assessment, support, identification and implementation of appropriate return to work programs for injured and ill workers. A specialist Intensive Case Management model targeting stress claims underwent a six-month trial and achieved a significant reduction in the duration of claims.

Performance Indicator 2000/2001 2001/2002 Variation

Remuneration $659,808,021 $736,889,2261 $77,081,205 Employee Numbers 12,130 12,582 452 Number of Standard Claims2 960 854 (106) Fully Developed Claims Costs3 $21,248,265 $26,568,867 $5,320,602 Claims per 1,000 employees 0.79 0.68 (0.11) Claims Frequency Rate4 1.45 1.16 (0.29) Claims Cost Ratio5 $32,204 $36,055 $3,851 Average Cost per Claim6 $22,134 31,111 $8,977

Notes: 1 This figure includes the EB remuneration increase which was not factored into the remuneration figure provided for the Initial Premium. 2 A Standard Claims is one which exceeds 10 days of time lost or $466 in medical and like expenses. The number of standard claims refers to the number of claims registered in the financial year. 3 Total Payments and Actuarial estimates. 4 Number of Reported claims per $Million remuneration. 5 Fully developed costs per $Million remuneration. 6 Claims payments per $Million remuneration.

Claims numbers have decreased significantly but claims costs have increased. This can in part be explained by the increase in weekly earnings due to the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement. In addition the capping of claims has increased from $163,000 to $168,000.

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distinguished service awards

Australian Bravery Declaration Senior Constable S. White 27581

Australian Police Medal Commander R.J. Hastings 16401 Commander G. Jamieson 17972 Commander R.L. Martin 18015 Superintendent S.A. Fontana 18940 Inspector F. Johansen 17611 Inspector B. Knight 18654 Detective Senior Sergeant C. O’Connor 20510 Senior Sergeant G.L. Williams 17005 Sergeant K. David 26510 Sergeant J.D. Woodstock 21584 Senior Constable M. Townsend 18160

Valour Award Superintendent B.R. Knight 18654 Inspector G. Linsdell 22686 Sergeant P.A. Lukaitis 22609 Sergeant L. Ross 23274 Detective Senior Constable C.A. Miller 24983 Senior Constable B.S. Barclay 26056 Senior Constable D.V. Empey 26984 Senior Constable D.T. Hehir 24600 Senior Constable D.A. Jones 21590 Senior Constable S. Kerley 27465 Senior Constable D.E. Key 24404

Chief Commissioner’s Commendations Deputy Commissioner P.B. Nancarrow 15360 Assistant Commissioner N.W. Perry 15070 Commander C.L. Gassner 17974 Commander D.P. Graham 14664 Commander W. Kelly 16323 Commander K. Smith 15325 Commander T. Thompson 15045 Superintendent R. Wylie 15738

54 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Photograph courtesy of Geelong Advertiser 55 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Key Management Areas Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 55 Inspector U. Kaminski 16191 Police Overseas Service Medal Inspector W. McKendry 21677 Sergeant M. Glenane 17952 Detective Sergeant A. Bona 23561 Sergeant W. Kennett 26195 Sergeant A.M. Commadeur 17341 Senior Constable A. Atkinson 29259 Sergeant G. Threlfall 20961 Senior Constable L. Banwell 24614 Senior Constable P. Eames 23532 Senior Constable P. Dilley 26777 Senior Constable G.W. Harrison 26106 Senior Constable M. Dunn 25879 Senior Constable M.J. Maskell 30581 Senior Constable R. Keppel 24775 Senior Constable J. Miller 22117 Senior Constable J. Puurand 26709 Police Administration Officer F. Capper Senior Constable V. Robb 26532 Senior Constable C. Tuncks 24885 Highly Commended Certificates Chief Superintendent D.R. Mansell 14683 Angela Taylor Scholarship Chief Superintendent D.A. Triplow 14477 Sergeant M.N. Beer 26684 Inspector J. Blayney 19362 Senior Constable M. Penna 28011 Inspector J. Forti 20854 Inspector S. Gleeson 22738 Emergency Services Foundation Inspector S. Guilmartin 20721 Sergeant R. Gatt 23572 Inspector D. Lamb 21025 Senior Sergeant I. Knight 24606 Tynan/Eyre Memorial Scholarship Senior Sergeant A. Logan 19765 Senior Sergeant W. Fielding 17868 Senior Sergeant K. Wedgwood 24010 Acting Senior Sergeant J. Pope 28569 Detective Sergeant G. Birrell 22739 Detective Senior Constable P. Henry 29911 Detective Sergeant R. Collins 21389 Senior Constable G. Ilardi 27757 Sergeant P.J. Cashen 21134 Sergeant S. Hedditch 19440 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Senior Constable M. Atkinson 26457 Detective Senior Sergeant P. Wilkins 17852 Senior Constable W. Connelly 21997 Senior Sergeant C. Walsh 24791 Senior Constable S. Gambetta 27975 Detective Senior Constable D. Morgan 28425 Senior Constable J. Joseph 30251 Detective Senior Constable P. Walshe 29350 Senior Constable M.J. Palmer 29367 Senior Constable F. Stevens 20085 Senior Constable C.W. Pearce 24978 Senior Constable K.R. Peterson 27064 Gary Silk and Rod Miller Graduate Diplomas Senior Constable F.B. Reid 27330 in Adolescent Health and Welfare Senior Constable R. Taylor 18389 Sergeant M. Wells 27318 Constable J.T. Davey 31594 Senior Constable J. Parish 31596 Reservist I. Davis 483 Police Administration Officer P. Casha Fraud Investigation Scholarship Police Administration Officer D. Essex Detective Sergeant M. Leedham 22577 Police Administration Officer L. O’Loughlin Sergeant J. Arbuthnot 26312 Police Administration Officer G. Thompson Sergeant J. Spriggs 26792 Police Administration Officer R. Watson Detective Senior Constable J. D’Alo 25826 Statewide IT Rollout Project Team Detective Senior Constable A. Kennett 28197 Statewide IT Rollout Audit Project Team Detective Senior Constable K. Largey 26822 Detective Senior Constable D. Walker 26741 Detective Senior Constable S. Wallace 27089

56 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Distinguished Service Awards Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 57 58 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Key Management Areas appendices

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 59 appendix a compliance index

The Victoria Police Annual Report for 2001/2002 is prepared in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994 and the directions of the Minister for Finance.This index facilitates identification of the Force’s compliance with the directions of the Minister for Finance by listing references to disclosures in this financial report.

REPORT OF OPERATIONS

Charter and purpose Clause Requirement Page 9.1.3(i)(a) Manner of establishment and relevant minister 2 9.1.3(i)(b) Objectives, functions, powers and duties inside cover 9.1.3(i)(c) Nature and range of services provided 26-46

Management and structure

9.1.3(i)(d)(i) Name of Chief Executive Officer 5 9.1.3(i)(d)(ii) Names of senior office holders and brief description of responsibility 10-11 9.1.3(i)(d)(iii) Organisational structure 9

Financial and other information

9.1.3(i)(e) Statement of workforce data and merit and equity 62-68 9.1.3(ii)(a) Summary of the financial results for the year 49 9.1.3(ii)(b) Significant changes in financial position during the year 49 9.1.3(ii)(c) Operational and budgetary objectives and performance against objectives 26-46 9.1.3(ii)(d) Major changes or factors affecting achievement 26-46 9.1.3(ii)(e) Subsequent events n/a 9.1.3(ii)(f) Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 74-75 9.1.3(ii)(h) Compliance with building and maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 76 9.1.3(ii)(k) Statement on National Competition Policy 78 9.1.3(ii)(f) Details of consultancies over $100,000 73 9.1.3(ii)(g) Details of consultancies under $100,000 73 9.6.2(i)(iv) Disclosure of major contracts 77 9.1.3(ii)(i) Statement of availability of other information back cover 9.1.3(ii)(j) Compliance index 60 9.10.3(i) Budget Portfolio Outcomes 80-85

60 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Requirement Page Statement of financial performance iii

Statement of financial position iv

Statement of cash flows v

Notes to the financial statements vi – xxxiii

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 61 appendix b reports under the commissioner for public employment directions

This report reflects the agreed standards for Agency Heads to report on the application of the principles of public sector employment and public sector conduct contained in Sections 7 and 8 of the Public Sector Management and Employment Act 1998.

SELECTING ON MERIT During 2001/2002, the Chief Commissioner approved the exemption of 159 positions from the requirement for advertisement. The breakdown of those exemptions is as follows:

Department Number

Business Management 1 Chief Commissioner’s Office 1 Crime 12 Education 1 Ethical Standards 1 General Policing 44 Human Resource Development 6 Information Management 91 Traffic and Operations Support 2

Total 159

Reasons for exemption Number

Automatic progression 3 Completion of traineeship 9 Conversion of contract labour hire staff 86 Disadvantaged group 1 Employed as fixed term at least 2 years with satisfactory performance 7 Identical vacancy advertised within last 3 months 5 Position reclassified 8 Selected for temporary vacancy and in position at least 12 months 38 Specialised duties 1 Temporary vacancy becomes an ongoing vacancy 1

62 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices MANAGING AND VALUING DIVERSITY In 2001/2002 Victoria Police continued to ensure its employees embraced equity and diversity principles, demonstrated sensitivity to gender, cultural and individual differences and treated one another and customers with respect and dignity

Victoria Police is committed to maximising the benefits of equity and diversity through the application of those principles into mainstream business practice. This will provide for the inculcation of equity and diversity principles and practices into employee behaviours and attitudes and the promotion of professional behaviours in both internal and external service delivery by all Victoria Police employees.

In 2001/2002 a program that adopted an issue resolution approach to managing claims of discrimination was developed and piloted. The initial findings of the pilot project have strongly supported this approach with all parties involved viewing the initiative as productive and positive.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 63 appendix c workforce statistics

Victoria Police headcount and full time equivalent numbers of employees (30/06/02)

Rank Headcount Full time equivalent (FTE) Chief Commissioner 1 1 Deputy Commissioner 2 2 Assistant Commissioner 5 5 Commander 12 12 Chief Superintendent 3 3 Superintendent 71 71 Chief Inspector 27 27 Inspector 239 239 Senior Sergeant 543 543 Sergeant 1,682 1,678.8 Senior Constable 5,525 5,379.3 Constable 2,278 2,274.1 Total Police 10,388 10,235.1 Recruits in training 107 107 Police and Recruits 10,495 10,342.1 Reservists 22 21.5 Protective Security Officers 141 140.2 Unsworn Classification Executive Officer EO-2 3 3 Executive Officer EO-3 9 9 Forensic Officer FO-4 2 2 Forensic Officer FO-3 10 9.6 Forensic Officer FO-2 56 52.9 Forensic Officer FO-1 65 61.3 Police Administrative Officer PAO-5 63 61.4 Police Administrative Officer PAO-4 178 171.5 Police Administrative Officer PAO-3 292 288.3 Police Administrative Officer PAO-2 578 561.7 Police Administrative Officer PAO-1 665 628.2 Total Unsworn 1,921 1,848.9

Total Workforce 12,579 12,352.7

Notes: • FTE totals may not tally due to rounding • The statutory position (Chairman, Police Appeals Board) and two nationally funded executive positions within the Institute of Forensic Science and the Ethnic Advisory Bureau, previously included in annual reports, have been excluded since they neither report nor are accountable to the Chief Commissioner.

64 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices Employees by classification and gender (30/06/2002)

Ongoing Fixed Term Full time Part time Full time Part time Casual Total RANK M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total Staff Chief Commissioner 1 1 1 Deputy Commissioner 2 2 2 Assistant Commissioner 5 5 5 Commander 12 12 12 Chief Superintendent 3 3 3 Superintendent 69 2 71 71 Chief Inspector 27 27 27 Inspector 231 8 239 239 Senior Sergeant 517 26 543 543 Sergeant 1,522 123 1,675 3 4 7 1,682 Senior Constable 4,509 702 5,211 45 269 314 5,525 Constable 1,619 650 2,269 9 9 2,278 Total Police 8,539 1,511 10,050 48 282 330 7 1 8 10,388 Recruits in training 71 36 107 107 Police and recruits 8,539 1,511 10,050 48 282 330 78 37 115 10,495 Reservists 8 13 21 1 1 22 PSOs 127 12 139 2 2 141 PSO Recruits in training Unsworn Classification EO-2 33 3 EO-3 72 9 9 FO-4 2 2 2 FO-3 6 3 9 1 1 10 FO-2 28 20 48 1 6 7 1 1 56 FO-1 9 28 37 1 4 5 3 18 21 1 1 1 1 65 PAO-5 45 14 59 2 2 1 1 1 1 63 PAO-4 74 48 122 12 12 6 7 13 5 5 7 19 26 178 PAO-3 133 133 266 1 7 8 4 14 18 292 PAO-2 164 345 509 24 24 5 22 27 2 2 7 9 16 578 PAO-1 101 414 515 2 66 68 11 52 63 1 12 13 1 5 6 665

Total Unsworn 562 1,005 1,567 8 119 127 40 115 155 3 20 23 15 34 49 1,921

Total Workforce 9,236 2,541 11,777 57 403 460 118 152 270 3 20 23 15 34 49 12,579

M Male F Female FO Forensic Officer PSO Protective Security Officer EO Executive Officer PAO Police Administrative Officer Note: • The statutory position (Chairman, Police Appeals Board) and two nationally funded executive positions within the Institute of Forensic Science and the Ethnic Advisory Bureau, previously included in annual reports, have been excluded since they neither report nor are accountable to the Chief Commissioner.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 65 66

Victoria Police AnnualReport01/02 Victoria Police headcount and full time equivalent numbers of employees by department (30/06/2002)

BMD CCO Crime ESD GPD HRDD IMD TOPS Education Recruits Total Rank/Classification H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE Chief Commissioner 1 1 11 Deputy Commissioner 1 1 1 1 22 Assistant Commissioner 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 Commander 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 5 5 1 1 1 1 12 12 Chief Superintendent 22 11 3 3 Superintendent 6 6 7 7 5 5 39 39 2 2 4 4 6 6 2 2 71 71 Chief Inspector 2 2 3 3 1 1 14 14 1 1 3 3 3 3 27 27

Appendices Inspector 1 1 20 20 28 28 22 22 119 119 5 5 9 9 26 26 9 9 239 239 Senior Sergeant 5 5 12 12 57 57 30 30 342 342 7 7 7 7 58 58 25 25 543 543 Sergeant 7 7 7 7 195 194.2 38 38 1,182 1,180.1 1 1 15 15 181 180.5 56 56 1,682 1,678.8 Senior Constable 34 34 16 15 513 505.5 38 36.2 4,276 4,153.2 7 7 10 10 558 545.5 73 73 5,525 5,379.3 Constable 1 1 2,115 2,112.4 1 1 161 159.6 2,278 2,274.1 Total Police 49 49 67 66 804 795.6 136 134.2 8,096 7,968.7 23 23 48 48 995 980.7 170 170 10,388 10,235.1 Recruits in training 107 107 107 107 Police and Recruits 49 49 67 66 804 795.6 136 134.2 8,096 7,968.7 23 23 48 48 995 980.7 170 170 107 107 10,495 10,342.1 Reservists 20 19.5 1 1 1 1 22 21.5 PSOs 141 140.2 141 140.2 Unsworn Classification EO-2 1 1 1 1 11 3 3 EO-3 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 9 9 FO-4 2 2 22 FO-3 9 8.6 1 1 10 9.6 FO-2 55 51.9 1 1 56 52.9 FO-1 65 61.3 65 61.3 PAO-5 13 13 5 5 13 12.5 1 1 9 7.9 8 8 12 12 1 1 1 1 63 61.4 PAO-4 35 34.2 20 19.6 10 10 1 1 47 44.3 24 21.6 34 33.7 3 3 4 4 178 171.5 PAO-3 37 37 41 41 38 37.4 12 12 42 42 43 42 37 37 9 8.5 33 31.4 292 288.3 PAO-2 60 58.4 22 22 71 69.5 16 16 191 186.9 31 28.6 78 77.6 61 60.3 48 42.5 578 561.7 PAO-1 36 35.5 2 2 59 56.6 4 4 425 398.2 9 9 54 52.7 38 37.6 38 32.6 665 628.2 Total Unsworn 184 181.1 92 91.6 323 310.8 34 34 714 679.3 117 111.2 219 217 114 112.4 124 111.5 1,921 1,848.9 Total Workforce 233 230.1 159 157.6 1,127 1,106.4 170 168.2 8,830 8,667.5 140 134.2 267 265 1,251 1,234.3 295 282.5 107 107 12,579 12,352.7

BMD Business Management Department CCO Chief Commissioner’s Office CRIME Crime Department ESD Ethical Standards Department GPD General Policing Department HRDD Human Resource Development Department IMD Information Management Department TOPS Traffic and Operations Support Department EDUCATION Education Department H/C Headcount FTE Full time equivalent Notes: • FTE totals may not tally due to rounding • The statutory position (Chairman, Police Appeals Board) and two nationally funded executive positions within the Institute of Forensic Science and the Ethnic Advisory Bureau, previously included in annual reports, have been excluded since they neither report nor are accountable to the Chief Commissioner. 11 22 22 61 56.5 375 375 375 375 Traffic and Operations Support Department Ethical Standards Department ESD TOPS 142 141.2 142 141.2 11 3 3 Forensic Science and the Ethnic Advisory Bureau, previously included in annual reports, have included in annual reports, previously Science and the Ethnic Advisory Bureau, Forensic Crime Department Information Management Department Full time equivalent CRIME IMD FTE 33 11 4 4 28 28 1 1 1 1 30 30 Human Resource Development Department Chief Commissioner’s Office Headcount CCO HRDD H/C BMD CCO Crime ESD GPD HRDD IMD TOPS Education Recruits Total Education Department Business Management Department General Policing Department been excluded since they neither report nor are accountable to the Chief Commissioner. nor are been excluded since they neither report Deputy CommissionerAssistant CommissionerCommanderChief Superintendent SuperintendentChief InspectorInspectorSenior SergeantSergeant 2 1Senior ConstableConstable 2 1 PoliceTotal Recruits in training 2 2 1Police and Recruits 2 2Reservists 6 25 2 1PSOs 3 2 3 25 1 6 10Unsworn Classification 1 16 3 21 35EO-2 35 2 3 10 1 7 16EO-3 1 20 35 35 3 10 57 2FO-4 1 7 27 501 112 112 1FO-3 10 493.9 57 41 3 111 111 1 27FO-2 5 194 34 27 41 1 791 193.5 791FO-1 2 18 5 783.4 783.4 5PAO-5 33 27 32 4,387 1 120 120 18 2 4,285.2 327PAO-4 36 5 115 32 119 119PAO-3 15 1,151 7,535 7,535 1 327 1 7,429.2 7,429.2 9 36 115 1,150PAO-2 1 1 15 31PAO-1 31 7 1 9 3 6 3 1 UnswornTotal 1 31 1 31 7 13 1 3 6 3 1 40 40 1 13 1,495 7 1 13 4 1 561 6 7 40 1,492 40 1 30 2 551.6 13 911 911 7 29.8 38 4 1 183 6 7 899.2 899.2 1 74 1 49 62 180.2 2 3 176 14 38 169 21 6 169 59.4 38 1 74 75 1 49 3 175 169 169 14 30 1 3 2 21 23 74.6 38 6 10 375 1 29.6 22 58 10 12 308 3 1 54 2 23 375 8 9.6 3 295.6 35 2 22 58 61 51.3 10,119 10 12 56 34.6 9,991.8 3 1 34 56.5 8 3 2 2 5,625 1 12 55 9,744 34 3 5,504.7 93 67 9,616.8 675 12 15 2 1 63.6 91.5 649.7 6 34 18 15 1,634 9 119 4 508 1,631.5 163 33.5 114.3 16.8 161.5 8.5 6 13 219 2 225 508 4 49 24 69 222.8 451 27 47.5 22.3 219 8 32 2 102 13 429.4 69 101.5 26 34 40 8 3 32 118 9 39.1 80 34 106.8 10 79.6 8.5 3 2 7 10 1,631 59 57 1,626.5 2 58.5 56.1 7 32 44 3 29 1,839 40.7 27.2 1,779.3 32 1 3 1 41 1 1 34.9 1 1 529 268 143 518.6 263.4 138.9 702 669.4 8 57 56.5 8 11 55 10.6 52.3 Victoria Police headcount and full time equivalent numbers of employees by department (30/06/2001) Victoria Rank/ClassificationChief Commissioner H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C 1 FTE H/C 1 FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE H/C FTE WorkforceTotal BMD GPD EDUCATION 218Notes: 215.2• FTE totals may not tally due to rounding • 187 and two nationally funded executive positions within the Institute of The statutory position (Chairman, Police Appeals Board) 185.6 1,099 1,079 154 153 8,238 8,106.8 150 145.3 265 262.8 1,156 1,142.8 288 276.8 375 375 12,130 11,942.2

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 67 Number of executive officers classified into ongoing and special projects

ALL ONGOING SPECIAL PROJECTS Classification No. Variation No. Variation No. Variation EO-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 EO-2 3 0 3 0 0 0 EO-3 9 1 9 1 0 0

TOTAL 12 1 12 1 0 0

Breakdown of executive officers into gender for ongoing and special projects

ONGOING SPECIAL PROJECTS Male Female Vacancies Male Female Vacancies Classification No. Variation No. Variation No. No. Variation No. Variation No. EO-1 0 0 0 0 0 00000 EO-2 3 0 0 0 0 00000 EO-3 7 0 2 1 0 00000

TOTAL10021000000

Reconciliation of executive numbers 2002 2001 Executives with remuneration over $100,000 11 11 Add Vacancies 1 Executives employed with total remuneration below $100,000 1 Accountable Officer (Secretary) Less Separations 1

Total executive numbers as at 30 June 2002 12 11

Number of executive officers for the department’s portfolio authorities

Total Vacancies Male Female Portfolio authority No. Variation No. No. Variation No. Variation Victoria Police 12 1 0 10 0 2 1

TOTAL 12 1 0 10 0 2 1

Note: • The statutory position (Chairman, Police Appeals Board) and two nationally funded executive positions within the Institute of Forensic Science and the Ethnic Advisory Bureau, previously included in annual reports, have been excluded since they neither report nor are accountable to the Chief Commissioner.

68 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 69 appendix d disciplinary action

Results of discipline charges determined by hearing officers 2001/2002

Discipline Hearings Inquiries into Convictions Inquiries into Fitness 2000/2001 2001/2002 2000/2001 2001/2002 2000/2001 2001/2002 Members 98 44 7 5 0 0 All Charges 155 61 15 5 Charges Proven* 120 150 Charges Dismissed* 25 9 Percentage of Charges Proven* 77.4 82 Percentage of Charges Dismissed* 16.1 14.8 Members Dismissed from Victoria Police 12 3 0 0 Members – All Charges Dismissed 14 2

Note: • Table includes public complaints and internally initiated investigations. Data relates to action taken during the relevant year notwithstanding the year in which the public complaint/internal discipline matter was received.

Results of charges

Level of Hearing Officer Regional Deputy/Assistant Totals Commander Commissioner 2000/2001 2001/2002 2000/2001 2001/2002 2000/2001 2001/2002 Charge Dismissed 7 4 17 5 24 9 Found Proven 22 15 109 40 131 55 Not Heard (Resigned prior to Hearing) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Struck Out as alternative 0 0 7 0 7 0 Withdrawn 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 162 64

Note: • Table includes public complaints and internally initiated investigations. Data relates to action taken during the relevant year notwithstanding the year in which the public complaint/internal discipline matter was received.

70 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices Disciplinary transfer / leave direction / suspension of personnel*

Category of Alleged Malfeasance Action Directed 2000/2001 2001/2002 Suspected commission of discipline breach # Transfer 5 1 [Police Regulation Act 1958 – Section 70] Leave 2 9 Suspension with pay 12 2 Extension sought from Police Appeals Board 0 0

Charged with discipline breach Transfer 4 1 [Police Regulation Act 1958 – Section 71] Leave 0 0 Suspension with pay 14 1 Suspension without pay 0 0

Suspected commission of offence Transfer 1 1 punishable by imprisonment Leave 1 5 [Police Regulation Act 1958 – Section 79(1)] Suspension with pay 9 10

Charged with offence punishable by imprisonment Transfer 0 2 [Police Regulation Act 1958 – Section 79(2)] Leave 2 8 Suspension with pay 9 7 Suspension without pay 7 13

Notes: * Numbers indicated reflect the number of directions made pursuant to legislation and will be greater than the number of individuals acted against. In many cases, individual members may be subject to a fresh direction as their individual circumstances change (for example: a member initially suspended with pay upon being charged will generally be suspended without pay following committal to stand trial. # Legislation limits the life of any direction made pursuant to this category to a maximum period of three months (subject to extension only following application to the Police Appeals Board in unusual circumstances).

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 71 Review of sanctions resulting from Ethical Standards Department files 2000/2001

Number of Members Number of Review Acted Against Sanctions Reviewed Results Sanction Sanction Sanction Affirmed Withdrawn Varied

Admonishment Notice 314001 Discipline Charge 1 PRC 4 0 0 2 (Police Regulation Act 1958 – Section 76) D/C 0 0 0 0

Discipline Inquiry 0 PRC 0 0 0 0 (Police Regulation Act 1958 – Section 80) D/C 0 0 0 0

Fitness for Duty Inquiry 00000 (Police Regulation Act 1958 – Section 85)

Notes: • Section 91F of the Police Regulation Act 1958 only permits the Police Review Commission (PRC) to review certain specific sanctions (ie fine in excess of $500; reduction in rank, seniority or remuneration; transfer to other duties; or dismissal from Victoria Police). • Reviews of other sanctions arising from a discipline charge or inquiry are determined by a Deputy Commissioner (D/C).

Review of sanctions resulting from Ethical Standards Department files 2001/2002

Number of Members Number of Review Acted Against Sanctions Reviewed Results Sanction Sanction Sanction Affirmed Withdrawn Varied

Admonishment Notice 26 000 Discipline Charge 1 PRC 0 0 0 0 (Police Regulation Act 1958 – Section 76) D/C 0 0 0 0

Discipline Inquiry 1 PRC 0 0 0 0 (Police Regulation Act 1958 – Section 80) D/C 0 0 0 0

Fitness for Duty Inquiry 00000 (Police Regulation Act 1958 – Section 85)

Notes: • Section 91F of the Police Regulation Act 1958 only permits the Police Review Commission (PRC) to review certain specific sanctions (ie fine in excess of $500; reduction in rank, seniority or remuneration; transfer to other duties; or dismissal from Victoria Police). • Reviews of other sanctions arising from a discipline charge or inquiry are determined by a Deputy Commissioner (D/C).

72 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices appendix e consultancies

Consultancies in excess of $100,000

Consultant Purpose Contract Amount Outstanding Gartner Australasia Pty Ltd Review of IT options $227,250 Nil Tier Technologies (formerly Simsion Bowles) Project systems integrator services $104,000 Nil

Consultancies less than $100,000

Total Number Total Value 19 $439,953

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 73 appendix f freedom of information

During the year Victoria Police received 1,692 requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. An internal review of the decision of the Freedom of Information Officer was requested on 54 occasions and 13 applications were submitted to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for review.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1982 The Freedom of Information Act gives people the right to request access to information held by the Victorian Government and its agencies, including personal documents and documents relating to government activities. The Act also allows people to request that incorrect or misleading information held by an agency is amended and provides an appeal process to review access decisions.

CATEGORIES OF DOCUMENTS Victoria Police maintains an extensive record keeping system with separate filing systems relating to central administration, policy development and operational information. Other well defined and formalised record keeping systems are maintained in relation to: firearms licensing services; accident records; traffic briefs of evidence; breath analysis records, Crime Department briefs of evidence; stolen motor vehicle records and public complaints.

Records which are no longer in current use are transferred to the Records Disposal Unit in Oakleigh. They are periodically examined and either destroyed or transferred to the Public Records Office in Laverton in accordance with the Public Records Act 1973.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE The Chief Commissioner, Ms Christine Nixon, is the Principal Officer for the purpose of administering the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. The delegated authorised officer is Superintendent Paul Murnane, Manager, Freedom of Information Unit who is responsible for all decisions relating to Freedom of Information applications received by Victoria Police.

Applications for documents under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act must be in writing and addressed to: Manager Freedom of Information Unit Victoria Police Centre PO Box 415 MELBOURNE VIC 3005 Telephone: 03) 9247 6801

74 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT Victoria Police is bound by the Information Privacy Act 2000 in how it collects, handles and discloses personal information. Victoria Police is committed to protecting the personal information of the persons whom it interacts with in the course of its functions and activities.

In line with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, individuals can request access to personal information held by Victoria Police. Applications should be addressed to the Manager, Freedom of Information Unit.

Further information about the Information Privacy Act can be obtained from the: Privacy Unit Victoria Police Centre PO Box 415 MELBOURNE VIC 3005 Telephone: 03) 9247 5767

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional information about Victoria Police is available from our web site located at: www.police.vic.gov.au

The Corporate Communications Division also maintains a comprehensive collection of published material relating to a diverse range of crime prevention and community safety issues. Members of the community requiring such information should contact: Corporate Communications Division Victoria Police Centre PO Box 415 MELBOURNE VIC 3005 Telephone: 03) 9247 5276

The Victoria Police Manual is available for perusal at the Supreme Court Library and the State Law Library, Melbourne.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 75 appendix g statement in relation to the building act

The Minister for Finance Guidelines, pursuant to Section 220 of the Building Act 1993 aims to promote better standards for buildings owned by the Crown and public authorities and require entities to report on achievements.

Victoria Police controls and manages a portfolio of properties on behalf of the Crown. It comprises 8, 16 and 24-hour police stations, police residences, training facilities and other special purpose buildings.

Condition and compliance audits of all Victoria Police premises were undertaken during the year by an external consultant. Works to address all compliance items within the relevant timeframes are being addressed. Upgrading of building plant, equipment and fabric in response to condition assessments are being attended to where funding permits.

MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS IN SAFE AND SERVICEABLE CONDITION Victoria Police has a network of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Representatives throughout the organisation which continually report on workplace safety especially from a building perspective. Regional OHS Consultants are employed to coordinate issues arising from both the Force Representatives and those from the Victorian Workcover Authority. Any unsatisfactory building safety issues are addressed in an expedient manner.

Resolve FM is the Major Service Provider for Victoria Police commissioned to ensure the organisation’s building assets conform with the statutory requirements applicable to the Essential Services Regulations. Renewal of Registration for Cooling Towers has been completed for 2002 in compliance with the Regulations issued by the Health Services Department in regard to the control of Legionella.

Victoria Police actively pursues replacement of building assets which are no longer serviceable. Priorities for replacement are submitted to the Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet for funding under the Capital Replacement Program.

REGISTERED BUILDING PRACTITIONERS Victoria Police requires building practitioners to be registered and to maintain registration throughout the course of any building and construction works.

76 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices appendix h reports under the corrections act

MELBOURNE CUSTODY CENTRE This summary report is provided in accordance with the requirements for contract monitoring and reporting within Section 9 of the Corrections Act 1986.

Since 28 March 1999, the Melbourne Custody Centre (MCC) has been operated under contract by Australasian Correctional Management Pty Ltd (ACM) to agreed service specifications and levels. ACM undertakes all custody duties at the MCC, court escort duties to and from the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court and provides a 24-hour on site nursing service.

During 2001/2002 ACM admitted a total of 8,671 prisoners and 1,426 drunks. ACM also facilitated 14,640 prisoner visits and the nursing service provided a total of 13,351 nursing encounters. There was a further 1,613 consultations by the Contractor’s medical officers.

Services delivered under the contract are closely monitored by Victoria Police and have proven to be safe, reliable and cost efficient. The agreement with ACM ends on 27 March 2003 with an option available to Victoria Police to extend the contract for another year.

PRISONER TRANSPORT SERVICES This summary report is provided in accordance with the requirements for contract monitoring and reporting within Section 9 of the Corrections Act.

The prisoner transport service delivered pursuant to the Agreement with Group 4 Correction Services Pty Ltd (Group 4), commenced on 29 September 1997. The contracted service provides for the delivery of Statewide, scheduled prisoner transportation between prisons, courts, forensic hospitals and police gaols.

During 2001/2002, Group 4 transported a total of 23,061 prisoners under the direction of Victoria Police.

The State’s prisoner transport requirements are currently delivered pursuant to two separate contracts; the contract between Victoria Police and Group 4 and a contract between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Australian Integrated Management Services. A project is being led by DOJ to consolidate the State’s prisoner transportation requirements under a single provider arrangement. To provide adequate time for the project to be completed, the contract with Group 4 has been extended to 30 June 2003.

Services delivered under the contract are closely monitored by Victoria Police and have proven to be safe, reliable and cost efficient.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 77 appendix i national competition policy compliance

All aspects of Victoria Police operations comply with National Competition Policy principles. Victoria Police, has continued to review its operations in order to ensure that it maintains its compliance with National Competition and Competitive Neutrality policies.

appendix j reports under the whistleblowers protection act

WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION ACT 2001 The Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 encourages and assists people making disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies. The Act provides protection to people who make disclosures in accordance with the Act and establishes a system for the matters disclosed to be investigated and rectifying action to be taken.

Victoria Police does not tolerate improper conduct by its employees, officers or members, nor the taking of reprisals against those who come forward to disclose such conduct. It is committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices, and supports the making of disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct, conduct involving a substantial mismanagement of public resources, or conduct involving a substantial risk to public health and safety or the environment. Victoria Police will take all reasonable steps to protect people who make such disclosures from any detrimental action in reprisal for making the disclosure. It will also afford natural justice to the person who is the subject of the disclosure.

REPORTING PROCEDURES Disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by Victoria Police or its employees, may be made to the following officers:

• The Protected Disclosure Coordinator. Superintendent Services Division, Ethical Standards Department. Telephone: 03) 9247 3502 • Protected Disclosure Officers. Inspector and Senior Sergeant, Customer Assistance Unit. Telephone: 1300 363 101 • Any member of Victoria Police.

78 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices Alternatively disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by Victoria Police or its employees may also be made directly to the Ombudsman:

The Ombudsman Victoria Level 22, 459 Collins Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Telephone: 03) 9613 6222 Toll Free: 1800 806 314 Internet: www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au e-mail: [email protected]

FURTHER INFORMATION Written guidelines outlining the system for reporting disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by Victoria Police or its employees are available for public perusal.

Disclosures under the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001/2002

The number and types of disclosures made to the 1 Protected Disclosure and public body during the year 1 Public Interest Disclosure

The number of disclosures referred during the year 2 by the public body to the Ombudsman for determination as to whether they are public interest disclosures

The number and types of disclosed matters referred 1 to the public body during the year by the Ombudsman

The number and types of disclosed matters referred 0 during the year by the public body to the Ombudsman to investigate

The number and types of investigations of disclosed 0 matters taken over by the Ombudsman from the public body during the year

The number of requests made under section 74 0 during the year to the Ombudsman to investigate disclosed matters

The number and types of disclosed matters that 0 the public body has declined to investigate during the year

The number and types of disclosed matters that were 0 Protected Disclosure substantiated on investigation and the action taken on 1 Public Interest Disclosure is still under investigation completion of the investigation and the outcome of the investigation is not yet known

Any recommendations of the Ombudsman 0 under this Act that relate to the public body

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 79 appendix k budget portfolio outcomes

The Budget Portfolio Outcomes statements are prepared in order to provide a means of comparative analysis between the actual financial performance of all entities within the portfolio with the forecasts published in Budget Paper No. 3 ‘Budget Estimates’.

The Budget Portfolio Outcomes statements are prepared on a consolidated basis. Entities are consolidated within a budget portfolio when 50 per cent or more of their funding is received through appropriations and which are directly accountable through Ministers to Parliament.

Budget Portfolio Outcomes statements are not prepared on the same basis as the department’s financial report and are not subject to audit by the Victorian Auditor- General’s Office.

80 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices Statement of Financial Performance Victoria Police For the Year Ended 30 June 2002

2001-02 2001-02 Variation (a) Actual Budget % $'000 $'000

Operating revenue Revenue from State Government (b) 1,017,093 1,019,900 (0.3) Section 29 receipts – Commonwealth – Other 7,773 7,300 6.5 Other Commonwealth grants - Other revenue (c) 8,017 2,400 234.0 Total 1,032,883 1,029,600 0.3

Operating expenses Employee related expenses (d) 818,298 753,200 8.6 Purchases of supplies and services (e) 243,192 232,600 4.6 Depreciation and amortisation 14,323 15,600 (8.2) Capital assets charge 26,201 29,500 (11.2) Other expenses 3,269 200 Total 1,105,283 1,031,100 7.2

Operating surplus/deficit before revenue for (72,400) (1,500) 4,726.7 increase in net assets Add: Revenue for increase in net assets 52,974 68,300 (22.4) Section 29 Receipts - asset sales 131 300 (56.3) Operating surplus/deficit (19,295) 67,100 (128.8)

Administered items Operating revenue Revenue from State Government (b) Other Commonwealth grants Other revenue (c) 25,172 Less revenue transferred to Consolidated Fund 13,565 (7,400) (283.3) Total 11,607 (7,400)

Operating expenses Employee related expenses (d) 600 Purchases of supplies and services 900 Depreciation and Amortisation Other expenses 11,781 Total 11,781 1,500 Operating surplus/deficit (174) (8,900)

Notes: (a) Variation between 2001-02 Actual and 2001-02 Budget. (b) Budget includes estimated carryover of 2001-02 appropriation amounts. Actual carryover is subject to approval by the Treasurer prior to 30 June pursuant to Section 32 of the Financial Management Act, 1994. (c) Includes revenue for services delivered to parties outside government. (d) Includes salaries and allowances, superannuation contributions and payroll tax. (e) Includes payments to non-government organisations for delivery of services.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 81 Statement of Financial Position Victoria Police As at 30 June 2002

2001-02 2001-02 Variation (a) Actual Budget % $'000 $'000

Assets Current Assets Cash 14,890 (10,311) (244.4) Investments 33,224 1,530 2,071.5 Receivables 2,900 9,281 (68.8) Prepayments 3,280 4,254 (22.9) Inventories 2,320 2,759 (15.9) Other Assets Total Current Assets 56,614 7,513 653.5

Non-Current Assets Investments Receivables (b) 70,369 79,502 (11.5) Fixed Assets 356,842 406,563 (12.2) Other Assets Total Non-Current Assets 427,211 486,065 (12.1) Total Assets 483,825 493,578 (2.0)

Liabilities Current Liabilities Payables 51,529 27,214 89.3 Borrowing - 2,931 Employee Entitlements 38,889 40,005 (2.8) Superannuation Other Liabilities 1,757 1,689 4.0 Total Current Liabilities 92,175 71,838 28.3

Non-Current Liabilities Payables - Borrowing 8,932 12,446 (28.2) Employee Entitlements 216,848 179,469 20.8 Superannuation Other Liabilities Total Non-Current Liabilities 225,780 191,915 17.6 Total Liabilities 317,955 263,753 20.6 Net Assets 165,870 229,825 (27.8)

Notes: (a) Variation between 2002 Actual and 2002 Budget. (b) Includes cash balances held in trust in the Public Account.

82 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices Statement of Financial Position Victoria Police As at 30 June 2002

Administered items 2001-02 2001-02 Variation (a) Actual Budget % $'000 $'000

Assets Current Assets Cash (1,032) 66 (1,663.6) Investments 430 565 (23.9) Receivables 1,002 36,622 (97.3) Prepayments 34 Total Current Assets 434 37,253 (98.8)

Non-Current Assets Investments Receivables 30,431 (100.0) Fixed Assets 100 1,099 Total Non-Current Assets 100 31,530 (99.7) Total Assets 534 68,783 (99.2)

Liabilities Current Liabilities Payables 175 (1,571) (111.1) Employee Entitlements 108 Other Current Liabilities 533 (7,125) Total Current Liabilities 708 (8,588) (108.2)

Non-Current Liabilities Non-Current Payables (40) Employee Entitlements 65 Total Non-Current Liabilities - 25 Total Liabilities 708 (8,563) (108.2) Net Assets (174) 77,346 (100.2)

Note: (a) Variation between 2002 Actual and 2002 Budget.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 83 Statement of Cash Flows Victoria Police For the Year Ended 30 June 2002

2001-02 2001-02 Variation (a) Actual Budget % $'000 $'000

Cash flows from operating activities Operating receipts Receipts from Government 979,326 1,019,900 (4.0) Receipts from Government – increase in net asset base 52,974 68,300 (22.4) Section 29 Receipts – Commonwealth – Other 7,773 7,300 6.5 – Asset Sales 300 Other Commonwealth grants - Other 6,330 400 1,482.5

Operating payments Employee Related Expenses (786,566) (755,600) 4.1 Purchases of Supplies and Services (213,719) (232,600) (8.1) Interest and finance expenses Capital Assets Charge (26,201) (29,500) Current grants and transfer payments Capital grants and transfer payments Other (200) Net Cash flows from operating activities 19,917 78,300 (74.6)

Cash flows from investing activities Purchases of investments (630) Receipts from sale of land, fixed assets and investments (incl. 125 300 S29 FMA) Purchases of non-current assets (52,408) Capital contribution by State Government 37,647 Net Cash flows from investing activities (15,266) 300 (5,188.7)

Cash flows from financing activities Receipts from appropriations – increase in net asset base Capital repatriation to Government Net increases in balances held with Government 5,800 Net borrowings and advances (1,757) Net Cash flows from financing activities (1,757) 5,800 (130.3)

Net Increase/Decrease in Cash Held 2,894 84,400 (96.6)

Cash at beginning of period 11,996 11,996 0.0 Cash at end of period 14,890 96,396 (84.6)

Note: (a) Variation between 2001–02 Actual and 2001–02 Budget.

84 Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 Appendices Statement of Cash Flows Victoria Police For the Year Ended 30 June 2002

Administered items 2001-02 2001-02 Variation (a) Actual Budget % $'000 $'000

Cash flows from operating activities Operating receipts Receipts from State Government – payments on behalf of State Other Commonwealth grants 1,100 Other 11,900 8,300 43.4 11,900 9,400 26.6

Operating payments Employee Related Expenses (600) Purchases of Supplies and Services (14,855) (900) 1,550.6 Interest and finance expenses Current grants and transfer payments Capital grants and transfer payments Other (7,100) Net Cash flows from operating activities (2,955) 800 (469.4)

Cash flows from investing activities Receipts from sale of land, fixed assets and investments (incl. S29 FMA) Net Movement in Investments (90) 0 Purchases of non-current assets 5 Net Cash flows from investing activities (85) 0

Cash flows from financing activities Net increases in balances held with Government 0 (800) Net Cash flows from financing activities 0 (800)

Net Increase/Decrease in Cash Held (3,040) 0

Note: (a) Variation between 2001–02 Actual and 2001–02 Budget.

Victoria Police Annual Report 01/02 85 Contact Details

Departments Regional headquarters Additional Information • Chief Commissioner’s Office Region 1 Additional information about Victoria Police • Business Management Victoria Police Centre can be obtained from our web site: • Education 637 Flinders Street www.police.vic.gov.au • Ethical Standards PO Box 415 • Human Resource Development MELBOURNE VIC 3005 Information may also be obtained from the • Information Management Telephone: 9247 5688 Business Planning Unit located in the Victoria • Traffic and Operations Support Police Centre. Region 2 Telephone: 9247 3082 The above departments are located at: 110 Mercer Street Victoria Police Centre GEELONG VIC 3220 The Financial Management Act requires that 637 Flinders Street Telephone: 5225 3222 certain categories of information not contained PO Box 415 in the Annual Report, such as: MELBOURNE VIC 3005 Region 3 • details of major research and development Telephone: 9247 6666 15 Dimboola Road activities; BROADMEADOWS VIC 3047 • statements of details of changes in prices, Crime Department is located at: Telephone: 9302 8268 fees, charges and levies; and 412 St Kilda Road • major committees sponsored; MELBOURNE VIC 3004 Region 4 Telephone: 9865 2111 247-249 Rosanna Road be available on request. Further details may ROSANNA VIC 3084 be obtained by writing to: The Victoria Forensic Science Telephone: 9457 4444 Centre is located at: Chief Commissioner Forensic Drive Region 5 Victoria Police MACLEOD VIC 3085 50 Langhorne Street PO Box 415 Telephone: 9450 3444 DANDENONG VIC 3175 MELBOURNE VIC 3005 Telephone: 9767 7621 Financial Statements 2001/2002

Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 i Accountable Officer’s and Chief Financial Officer’s Declaration

We certify that the attached financial statements of the Office of the Chief Commissioner of Police have been prepared in accordance with Part 9 of the Directions of the Minister for Finance under the Financial Management Act 1994, applicable Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.

We further state that, in our opinion, the information set out in the statement of financial performance, statement of financial position, statement of cash flows and notes to and forming part of the financial statements, presents fairly the transactions during the year ended 30 June 2002 and the financial position of the Office of the Chief Commissioner of Police as at 30 June 2002.

We are not aware of any circumstance which would render any particulars included in the financial statements to be misleading or inaccurate.

M Whelan Ms C Nixon, APM Acting Chief Financial Officer Chief Commissioner of Police Office of the Chief Commissioner of Police 26-09-2002 26-09-2002

ii Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 Statement of financial performance For the year ended 30 June 2002

Notes 2002 2001 $'000 $'000 REVENUE FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES Grants Received 3 1,077,971 1,014,004 Special Grants Received 3 0 358 Resources received free of charge or for nominal consideration 3 95 1,327 Other revenue and revenue from other parties 3 7,922 7,598

1,085,988 1,023,287

EXPENSES FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES Employee entitlements 4 818,298 755,649 Depreciation and amortisation 4 14,323 15,126 Resources provided free of charge or for nominal consideration 7 0 Capital Asset Charge 26,201 24,144 Supplies and services 4 243,185 233,454 Other expenses from ordinary activities 3,269 2,822

1,105,283 1,031,195

Net result for the reporting period 13(c) (19,295) (7,908)

Net Increase in asset revaluation reserve 13(a) 40,155 Total revaluation adjustments recognised directly in equity 40,155

Total changes in equity other than those resulting from transactions with Victorian State Government in its capacity as owner (19,295) 32,247

The above statement of financial performance should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 iii Statement of financial position As at 30 June 2002

Notes 2002 2001 $'000 $'000 CURRENT ASSETS Cash Assets 5,14 14,890 11,996 Receivables 6,14 33,224 14,977 Inventories 7 2,900 2,434 Prepayments 3,280 2,924 Investments 2,320 1,815

Total Current Assets 56,614 34,146

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Receivables 6,14 70,369 75,320 Property, Plant and Equipment 8 356,539 318,335 Other 9 303 303

Total Non-current Assets 427,211 393,958

TOTAL ASSETS 483,825 428,104

CURRENT LIABILITIES Payables 10,14 51,529 36,492 Provisions 12 38,889 52,639 Other 11 1,757 1,757

Total Current Liabilities 92,175 90,888

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Provisions 12 216,848 182,309 Other 11 8,932 10,689

Total Non-current Liabilities 225,780 192,998

TOTAL LIABILITIES 317,955 283,886

NET ASSETS 165,870 144,218

EQUITY Contributed Capital 13(b) 123,822 0 Reserves 13(a) 47,086 48,462 Accumulated Surplus/(Deficit) 13(c) (5,038) 95,756

TOTAL EQUITY 13(d) 165,870 144,218

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

iv Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 Statement of cash flows For the year ended 30 June 2002

Notes 2002 2001 $'000 $'000 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from government 1,066,274 1,020,936 Payments to suppliers and employees (1,030,853) (978,026) Receipts from users and other entities 6,228 3,439 Interest Received 102 92 Capital assets charge (26,201) (24,144) GST Recovered from the ATO 4,367 0

NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 22 19,917 22,297

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Payments for Investments (630) (630) Proceeds from sale of investments 125 345 Payments for Property, Plant & Equipment (52,408) (19,071) Proceeds from capital contribution by State Government 37,647 0

NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (15,266) (19,356)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Repayment of Finance Lease 0 (1,174) Repayment of Lease Incentive (1,757) (1,757)

NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (1,757) (2,931)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH HELD 2,894 10 Cash at the beginning of the financial year 11,996 11,986

Cash at the end of the financial year 5 14,890 11,996

The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 v Notes to Financial Statements 30 June 2002

Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies

This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, Australian Accounting Standards, Statements of Accounting Concepts and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, and Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views.

It is prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention, except for certain assets and liabilities which, as noted, are at valuation. The accounting policies adopted, and the classification and presentation of items, are consistent with those of the previous year, except where a change is required to comply with an Australian Accounting Standard or Urgent Issues Group Consensus View. Where practicable, comparative amounts are presented and classified on a basis consistent with the current year.

(a) Reporting entity The financial statements include all the controlled activities of Victoria Police, including all Funds through which Victoria Police controls resources to carry on its functions.

Administered resources Victoria Police administers but does not control certain resources on behalf of the Victorian Government. It is accountable for the transactions involving those administered resources, but does not have the discretion to deploy the resources for achievement of Victoria Police’s objectives. For these resources, Victoria Police acts only on behalf of the Victorian Government. The accrual basis of accounting has been used for administered resources.

Transactions and balances relating to these administered resources are not recognised as departmental revenues, expenses, assets or liabilities, but are disclosed in the applicable output schedules (see note 21).

Non-current assets All non-current assets, including Crown Land, controlled by Victoria Police are reported in the statement of financial position. Non-current assets which Victoria Police administers on behalf of the Victorian Government are reported as administered resources.

(b) Objectives and funding The objectives of Victoria Police are to provide a safe, secure and orderly society by serving the community and the law. Funding is provided to carry out its statutory obligations of preserving the peace, protecting life and property, preventing offences, detecting and apprehending offenders and helping those in need.

Victoria Police is predominantly funded by grants received from the Department of Justice.

(c) Outputs of Victoria Police Information about Victoria Police’s output groups and the expenses, revenues, assets and liabilities which are reliably attributable to those output groups is set out in the Output Groups Schedule (note 2). Information about expenses, revenues, assets and liabilities administered by Victoria Police are given in the schedule of administered expenses and revenues and the schedule of administered assets and liabilities (see also note 21).

(d) Acquisition of Assets The cost method of accounting is used for all acquisitions of assets. Cost is measured as the fair value of the assets given up or liabilities undertaken at the date of acquisition plus incidental costs directly attributable to the acquisition.

Assets acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration, are initially recognised at their fair value at the date of acquisition.

Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present value as at the date of acquisition. The discount rate used is the incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions.

vi Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 (e) Revenue recognition In 1999/2000, Parliamentary appropriations applied were recorded as revenue by Victoria Police. From 2000/2001, all Parliamentary appropriations for the Justice portfolio are reported as revenue in the financial statements of the Department of Justice. The Department subsequently provides grants to fund the operations of Victoria Police.

Revenue becomes controlled by Victoria Police when it has been granted by the Department of Justice. In respect to revenue from the sale of services, Commonwealth grants and sales of non-current physical assets, Victoria Police may be permitted under section 29 of the Financial Management Act 1994 to have these revenues initially paid into the Consolidated Fund and the Department of Justice Parliamentary appropriation is increased by an equivalent amount. Accordingly it is available to be provided to Victoria Police by way of grant. In these instances the revenue ‘received’ by Victoria Police is administered and disclosed in Note 21.

Amounts disclosed as revenue are, where applicable, net of returns, allowances and duties and taxes. Revenue is recognised for each of Victoria Police’s major activities as follows:

(i) Grants received from the Department of Justice Grants received are based on the outputs Victoria Police provides to Government and are recognised when those outputs have been delivered and the relevant Minister has certified delivery of those outputs in accordance with specified performance criteria.

(ii) Other revenue Assets acquired at no cost are recognised as assets and revenues at their fair value at the date of acquisition. Grants, donations and other contributions from outside parties for specific projects are recognised as revenues when Victoria Police obtains control over the assets comprising the contributions.

(iii) Commonwealth grants Grants payable by the Commonwealth Government are recognised as revenue when Victoria Police gains control of the underlying assets. Where grants are reciprocal, revenue is recognised as performance occurs. Non-reciprocal grants are recognised as revenue when the grant is received or receivable. Conditional grants may be reciprocal or non-reciprocal depending on the terms of the grant.

(iv) Taxes and fines As Victoria Police does not gain control over assets arising from taxes and fines no revenue is recognised. Victoria Police collects these amounts on behalf of the Crown. Accordingly, the amounts are disclosed as revenues in the schedule of administered revenues and expenses (see note 21).

All other amounts of revenue over which Victoria Police does not gain control are also disclosed as administered revenue in the schedule of administered revenues and expenses (see note 21).

(f) Receivables All debtors are recognised at the amounts receivable as they are due for settlement at no more than 30 days from the date of recognition.

Collectability of debtors is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectable are written off. A provision for doubtful debts is raised when some doubt as to collection exists.

(g) Inventories Stores are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is based on the average cost principle and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their existing condition.

Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 vii (h) Revaluations of non-current assets Subsequent to the initial recognition as assets, non-current physical assets, other than plant and equipment, are measured at fair value. Plant and equipment are measured at cost. Revaluations are made with sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount of each asset does not differ materially from its fair value at the reporting date. Revaluations are assessed annually and supplemented by independent assessments, at least every three years. Revaluations are conducted in accordance with the Victorian Government Policy, Revaluation of Non-Current Physical Assets.

Revaluation increments are credited directly to the asset revaluation reserve, except that, to the extent that an increment reverses a revaluation decrement in respect of that class of asset previously recognised as an expense in net result, the increment is recognised immediately as revenue in net result.

Revaluation decrements are recognised immediately as expenses in the net result, except that, to the extent that a credit balance exists in the asset revaluation reserve in respect of the same class of assets, they are debited directly to the asset revaluation reserve.

Revaluation increments and decrements are offset against one another within a class of non-current assets.

Change in revaluation policy In previous reporting periods up to 30 June 2001, land, buildings and plant and equipment were measured using the deprival value basis. Deprival value was deemed to approximate fair value, being the amounts Victoria Police would have to forgo, if it was deprived of those assets.

For the reporting period ending 30 June 2002, Victoria Police elected to adopt the fair value basis for measuring land and buildings and revert to the cost basis for measuring all plant and equipment.

In changing from a deprival basis to the cost basis, the carrying amount for plant and equipment at 1 July 2001 was deemed to equal the cost of the assets.

Accordingly, the change in accounting policy for land, buildings and plant and equipment has had no impact on either the current year statement of financial performance or opening accumulated surplus.

The change in measurement basis is to comply with the accounting requirements of AASB 1041 and the Victorian Government Policy, Revaluation of Non-Current Physical Assets.

(i) Other financial assets – investments Investments in unlisted securities are recognised at cost and interest income is recognised in the statement of financial performance when receivable.

(j) Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis to write off the net cost or revalued amount of each item of property, plant and equipment (excluding land, firearms library, artefacts and curiosities) over its expected useful life to Victoria Police. Estimates of remaining useful lives are made on a regular basis for all assets, with annual reassessments for major items. The expected useful lives are as follows:

Buildings 5 years - 60 years Plant Equipment and Vehicles 1 years - 20 years

Where items of plant and equipment have separately identifiable components which are subject to regular replacement, those components are assigned useful lives distinct from the item of plant and equipment to which they relate.

(k) Leasehold improvements The cost of improvements to or on leasehold properties is amortised over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvement to Victoria Police, whichever is the shorter. Leasehold improvements held at the reporting date are being amortised over 1 to 50 years.

viii Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 (l) Leased non-current assets A distinction is made between finance leases which effectively transfer from the lessor to the lessee substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of leased non-current assets, and operating leases under which the lessor effectively retains substantially all such risks and benefits.

Finance leases are capitalised. A lease asset and liability are established at the present value of minimum lease payments. Lease payments are allocated between rental expense and reduction of the liability.

The lease asset is amortised on a straight line basis over the term of the lease, or where it is likely that Victoria Police will obtain ownership of the asset, the expected useful life of the asset to Victoria Police. Lease assets held at the reporting date are being amortised over periods ranging from 5 to 15 years.

Incentives received on entering into operating leases are recognised as liabilities. Lease payments are allocated between rental expense and reduction of the liability.

Other operating lease payments are charged to the statement of financial performance in the periods in which they are incurred, as this represents the pattern of benefits derived from the leased assets.

(m) Non-current assets constructed by Victoria Police The cost of non-current assets constructed by Victoria Police includes the cost of all materials used in construction, direct labour on the project, borrowing costs incurred during construction and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead.

(n) Trade and other creditors These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to Victoria Police prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

(o) Maintenance and repairs Routine operating maintenance, repair costs and minor renewals to plant and buildings are charged to expenses as incurred.

(p) Goods and Services Tax Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of GST except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable, in which case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or part of an item of expense. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the Australia Taxation Office (ATO) is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. The GST component of a receipt or payment is recognised on a gross basis in the statement of cash flows in accordance with Accounting Standard AAS28 Statement of Cash Flows.

Costs incurred to update existing systems or to design, develop and implement new systems to deal with the goods and services tax are charged as expenses as incurred, except where they result in an enhancement of future economic benefits and are recognised as an asset.

(q) Employee entitlements (i) Wages, salaries, and annual leave Liabilities for wages, salaries and annual leave are recognised, and are measured as the amount unpaid at the reporting date at current pay rates in respect of employees’ services up to that date. No provision was made for sick leave as expected future payments will be less than sick leave accrued.

(ii) Long service leave A liability for long service leave is recognised, and is measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures, and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using interest rates on national Government guaranteed securities with terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

A current liability is recognised for the amount expected to be paid within 12 months.

(iii) Superannuation The amount charged to the statement of financial performance in respect of superannuation represents the contributions made by Victoria Police to the superannuation funds.

Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 ix (r) Cash For purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash includes short-term deposits that are readily convertible to cash on hand and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, net of outstanding cheques yet to be presented by Victoria Police’s suppliers and creditors (see Note 5).

(s) Capital asset charge The capital asset charge is imposed by the Department of Treasury and Finance and represents the opportunity cost of capital invested in the non-current physical assets used in the provision of outputs. The charge is calculated on the carrying amount of non-current physical assets (excluding heritage assets).

(t) Resources provided and received free of charge or for nominal consideration Contributions of resources and resources provided free of charge or for nominal consideration are recognised at their fair value. Contributions in the form of services are only recognised when a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would have been purchased if not donated.

(u) Contributed Capital Consistent with UIG Abstract 38 Contributions by Owners to Wholly-Owned Public Sector Entities appropriations for additions to net assets have been designated as contributed capital. Other transfers that are in the nature of contributions or distributions have also been designated as contributed capital.

In previous reporting periods up to 30 June 2001, the following items were usually recognised as revenues and expenses in the statement of financial performance: • assets received free of charge from other public sector entities, and • grants paid to other public sector entities for capital purposes funded from grants received from government.

For the reporting period ending 30 June 2002, such transactions between wholly-owned public sector entities are now recognised in the statement of financial position as adjustments to contributed capital, where in substance, they satisfy the definition of a contribution by owner.

For the reporting period ending 30 June 2002 Victoria Police has deemed all its accumulated surplus of $82,875 million as the opening balance for contributed capital. The change in accounting policy has resulted in the recognition, in the statement of financial position, as at 1 July 2001 of an opening balance of $82,875 million as contributed capital (1July 2000 – $0) and $14,257 million for the accumulated surplus (1 July 2000 – $103,664 million).

This accounting treatment is to comply with Urgent Issues Group Abstract 38 Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly- Owned Public Sector Entities and Accounting and Financial Reporting Bulletin No. 39 Accounting for Contributed Capital and No. 40 Establishment of Opening Balances and Formal Designation for Contributed Capital.

(v) Rounding of amounts Amounts in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, or in other cases, to the nearest dollar.

x Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 Notes to Financial Statements 30 June 2002

Note 2.Victoria Police Output Groups

OUTPUT GROUP 1: CRIME PREVENTION Government Policy Outcome Maintain and enhance the confidence of Victorians in their personal safety and reduce their fear of crime.

Objectives of the Output Group • To establish and promote a high level of visible and accessible police presence in the community. • To establish and promote police involvement in community and inter-agency partnerships aimed at preventing or addressing local crime, reducing the fear of crime and enhancing awareness of public issues.

OUTPUT GROUP 2: INCIDENT, EMERGENCY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT Government Policy Outcome Creating a safer community by providing Victorians with the assurance of timely response to calls for assistance in matters of personal and public safety and through the effective management of public events and demonstrations, VIP and protective security, and major emergencies and disasters.

Objectives of the Output Group • To plan and co-ordinate responses to major emergencies and disasters. • To provide timely response to calls for assistance in matters of personal and public safety. • To manage and police public events and demonstrations. • To manage and provide VIP and protective security.

OUTPUT GROUP 3: CRIME IDENTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION Government Policy Outcome To create a safer community by reducing the level of crime and its impact on society.

Objectives of the Output Group • To investigate reported and detected crime against the person. • To investigate reported and detected property crimes. • To investigate reported and detected illegal drug activity.

OUTPUT GROUP 4: ROAD SAFETY Government Policy Outcome To maximise road safety in Victoria.

Objectives of the Output Group • To provide road safety programs and research. • To reduce the incidence of impaired driving and other traffic offences. • To attend and investigate major collisions and other road traffic incidents.

OUTPUT GROUP 5: SUPPORTING THE JUDICIAL PROCESS Government Policy Outcome To ensure the safe, fair and expeditious handling of all persons involved in the judicial process.

Objectives of the Output Group • To provide efficient and effective court case management, judicial processing and court security. • To provide safe custody and transportation for persons in police custody.

Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 xi 0 358 2001 2,821 $'000 1,327 7,598 24,144 40,155 15,127 233,454 755,649 1,014,004 7 0 0 95 2002 3,269 $'000 7,922 26,201 14,323 243,185 818,298 1,077,971 0 0 61 483 227 2001 4,136 $'000 1,301 2,591 39,991 173,699 129,443 1 0 0 16 560 2002 4,488 $'000 1,357 2,454 41,658 184,656 140,174 0 0 30 235 634 111 2001 2,014 $'000 1,262 19,470 84,568 63,021 8 0 1 0 273 661 2002 2,185 $'000 1,195 20,282 89,903 68,246 0 0 843 396 107 2001 7,209 $'000 2,269 4,517 69,709 302,782 225,637 0 2 0 28 975 2002 7,824 $'000 2,365 4,277 72,615 321,882 244,344 0 0 39 309 836 146 2001 2,656 $'000 1,664 25,680 83,121 111,540 0 1 0 10 360 871 & Event Management& Event & Investigation Judicial Process 2002 2,882 $'000 1,575 26,750 90,013 118,577 0 950 447 121 2001 8,129 $'000 2,558 5,093 78,604 40,155 341,415 254,427 0 2 0 33 Output Group: 1 Output Group: 2 Output Group: 3 Output Group: 4 Output Group: 5 TOTAL Crime Prevention Incident, Emergency Crime Identification Road Safety Supporting the 2002 1,101 8,822 $'000 2,668 4,822 81,880 362,953 275,521 nominal consideration Other expenses from ordinary activities ordinary Other expenses from Supplies & services Capital Assets Charge REVENUES Grants Received Other revenue and revenue from other parties from and revenue Other revenue Resources received free of charge or for free received Resources Special Grants Received Resources provided free of charge free provided Resources Note 2. Output Groups Schedule 2002 ended 30 June and Expenses for the year Controlled Revenue 365,654Total 344,541EXPENSES 119,458Employee Entitlements 112,561 324,275 305,554 90,572 85,343 186,029Total 175,288 1,085,988 for the Net result 1,023,287 periodreporting reserve in asset revaluation Net increase Change in equity other Total from than those resulting contributions of Victorian State Government as owner (6,494) (6,494) 372,148 347,203 37,493 (2,662) 121,581 (2,123) (2,123) 113,430 330,037 (869) (869) 307,915 (5,762) (5,762) 92,182 (2,361) (2,361) 86,002 (1,610) (1,610) 189,335 176,644 (659) (659) 1,105,283 1,031,195 (3,306) (3,306) (1,356) (1,356) (19,295) (19,295) 32,247 (7,908) Depreciation and Amortisation Depreciation

xii Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 303 2001 1,815 2,924 2,434 1,757 $'000 75,320 10,689 14,977 11,996 52,639 36,492 318,335 182,309 303 2002 2,320 3,280 2,900 8,932 1,757 $'000 70,369 33,224 14,890 38,889 51,529 356,539 216,848 52 311 500 417 301 2001 1,831 2,566 2,055 $'000 9,017 6,251 54,531 12,902 31,230 52 397 562 497 301 2002 1,530 5,691 2,551 $'000 6,662 8,827 61,075 12,054 37,146 25 151 245 203 891 146 2001 6,282 1,249 1,000 $'000 4,390 3,043 26,549 15,205 25 193 274 242 745 146 2002 5,869 2,771 1,242 $'000 3,243 4,298 29,735 18,085 91 542 873 727 525 2001 3,192 4,472 3,582 $'000 95,054 22,491 54,437 15,718 10,897 91 693 979 866 525 2002 2,667 9,921 4,446 $'000 21,012 64,751 11,612 15,387 106,462 33 200 321 268 193 2001 8,285 1,176 1,647 1,320 $'000 5,790 4,014 35,017 20,054 33 255 361 983 319 193 & Event Management& Event & Investigation Judicial Process 2002 7,741 3,655 1,638 $'000 4,278 5,667 39,219 23,853 102 611 985 819 592 2001 3,599 5,043 4,039 $'000 25,360 61,383 17,724 12,287 107,184 Output Group: 1 Output Group: 2 Output Group: 3 Output Group: 4 Output Group: 5 TOTAL Crime Prevention Incident, Emergency Crime Identification Road Safety Supporting the 102 782 976 592 2002 1,104 3,007 5,013 $'000 23,693 73,013 11,186 13,094 17,350 120,048 Other Property, plant & equipment Property, NON-CURRENT Receivables Investments Prepayments Other NON-CURRENT Provisions Inventories Receivables ASSETS CURRENT Cash Assets Other Provisions Note 2. Output Groups Schedule 2002 30 June as at Assets and Liabilities TotalLIABILITIES CURRENT Payables 162,904Total 144,143 53,221Net Assets/(Liabilities) 47,091 144,470 127,832 40,351 55,848 35,704 48,558 82,879 18,247 107,056 73,334 15,864 95,585 483,825 428,104 49,528 34,974 43,063 31,227 13,834 94,942 12,029 84,769 28,413 26,517 24,704 23,675 165,870 54,466 144,218 48,630 317,955 283,886

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Note 3. REVENUE

Operating 2002 2001 $'000 $'000

REVENUE BY SOURCE

REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT Grants Received 1,077,971 1,014,004 Special Grants Received 0 358 Resources received free of charge or for nominal consideration 95 1,149 Other revenue 7,820 7,506

1,085,886 1,023,017

REVENUE FROM OTHER PARTIES Interest 102 92 Resources received free of charge or for nominal consideration 0 178

102 270

Total Revenue 1,085,988 1,023,287

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Note 4. RESULT FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD

2002 2001 $'000 $'000

NET EXPENSES Result from ordinary activities includes the following specific net gains and expenses.

NET LOSS FROM DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Consideration on disposal * 1,557 1,624 * Proceeds paid into consolidated fund Carrying amount of net assets sold Land 1,000 1,398 Buildings 625 692 Plant & equipment 1,644 732

Net Loss from disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment 3,269 2,822

EXPENSES Employee entitlements Salary & wages 631,305 588,654 Superannuation 62,757 78,313 Annual leave and long service leave expense 43,778 3,024 Other on-costs (fringe benefits tax, payroll tax and workcover levy) 80,458 85,658

Total Employee entitlements 818,298 755,649

Supplies and services Communications 17,165 19,449 Transport 39,956 34,695 Administration 11,310 11,093 Accommodation 68,236 62,439 Computer facilities 36,471 41,911 Police operating expenses 60,970 57,586 Legal expenses 9,077 6,281

Total supplies and services 243,185 233,454

Depreciation Buildings 6,213 6,392 Plant and equipment 5,858 5,127

Total Depreciation 12,071 11,519

Amortisation Leasehold Improvements 2,252 2,433 Plant and equipment under finance lease 0 1,174

Total Amortisation 2,252 3,607

Total Depreciation and Amortisation 14,323 15,126

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In supplies and services and employee entitlements are: Charges against assets Bad and doubtful debts - trade debtors 48 393

Other provisions Employee entitlements 31,732 11,841

31,732 11,841

Rental expense relating to operating leases Minimum lease payments 54,421 45,856

Note 5. CASH ASSETS

2002 2001 $'000 $'000

Cash at bank and on hand 763 718 Short term deposits 0 25 Funds held in Trusts 14,127 11,253

14,890 11,996

The above figures are reconciled to cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows as follows:

Balances as above 14,890 11,996

Balances per statement of cash flows 14,890 11,996

CASH AT BANK Due to the State of Victoria's investment policy and government funding arrangements, government departments generally do not hold a large cash reserve in their bank accounts. Cash received by a department from the generation of revenue is generally paid into the State's bank account, known as the Public Account. Similarly, any departmental expenditure, including those in the form of cheques drawn by the department for the payment of goods and services to its suppliers and creditors are made via the Public Account. The process is such that, the Public Account would remit to the department the cash required for the amount drawn on the cheques. This remittance by the Public Account occurs upon the presentation of the cheques by the department's suppliers or creditors.

The above funding arrangements often result in departments having a notional shortfall in the cash at bank required for payment of unpresented cheques at the reporting date.

At 30 June 2002, cash at bank includes the amount of a notional shortfall for the payment of unpresented cheques of $787,314.19 (2001 - $532,219.24)

SHORT TERM DEPOSITS The deposits are bearing floating interest rates between 3.85% and 4.60% (2001 4.60% and 5.85%)

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Note 6. RECEIVABLES

2002 2001 $'000 $'000

CURRENT Amounts owing by Department of Justice 24,298 7,650 Debtors and recoups 3,349 3,947 less: Provision for Doubtful Debts (48) (393) GST Receivable 5,625 3,773

33,224 14,977

NON-CURRENT Amounts owing by Department of Justice 70,369 75,320

70,369 75,320

AGGREGATE CARRYING AMOUNT OF RECEIVABLES Current 33,224 14,977 Non-current 70,369 75,320

103,593 90,297

Note 7. INVENTORIES

2002 2001 $'000 $'000

CURRENT General Stores at cost 2,199 1,901 Radio & Electronics Stores at cost 588 432 Victoria Forensic Science Centre Stores at cost 113 101

2,900 2,434

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Note 8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

2002 2001 $'000 $'000 LAND Crown land At cost 4,428 2,442 At independent valuation - 2001 106,234 107,234 110,662 109,676

BUILDINGS At cost 18,244 5,571 less: accumulated depreciation 557 262 17,687 5,309

At independent valuation - 2001 147,570 148,329 less: accumulated depreciation 11,005 5,221 136,565 143,108

Buildings in the course of construction at cost 34,621 9,625

Total Buildings 188,873 158,042

Leasehold Improvements at cost 32,784 32,804 less: accumulated amortisation 17,959 15,727 14,825 17,077

Total land, buildings and leashold improvements 314,360 284,795

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT At cost 83,265 78,594 less: accumulated depreciation 42,676 46,603 40,589 31,991

At independent valuation - 1996 0 224 less: accumulated depreciation 0 0 0 224

At independent valuation - 1997 0 267 less: accumulated depreciation 0 114 0 153

At independent valuation - 1998 0 1,131 less: accumulated depreciation 0 679 0 452

Plant and equipment in the course of construction at cost 1,590 720

Total plant and equipment 42,179 33,540

Total property, plant and equipment 356,539 318,335

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Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of property, plant and equipment at the beginning and end of the current financial year are set out below.

Crown Buildings Lease Plant and Work in Total land hold equipment progress

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

2002

Carrying amount at start of year 109,676 148,417 17,077 32,820 10,345 318,335 Additions (3) 14,086 38,325 52,408 Disposals (1,000) (625) 0 (1,644) (3,269) Transfers between classes 486 10,876 1,097 (12,459) 0 Contributed Capital (Note 13b) 1,500 1,800 3,300 Net transfers free of charge 88 88 Depreciation/amortisation expense (Note 4) (6,213) (2,252) (5,858) (14,323)

Carrying amount at end of year 110,662 154,252 14,825 40,589 36,211 356,539

Note 9. OTHER ASSETS

2002 2001 $'000 $'000 OTHER (ARTEFACTS, CURIOSITIES) At cost 4 4

44

At independent valuation - 1999 299 299

299 299

Total 303 303

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Note 10. PAYABLES

2002 2001 $'000 $'000

Trade Creditors 50,742 24,365 Other Creditors 787 12,127

51,529 36,492

Note 11. OTHER LIABILITIES

2002 2001 $'000 $'000 CURRENT

Lease Incentive 1,757 1,757

NON-CURRENT

Lease Incentive 8,932 10,689

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Note 12. PROVISIONS

2002 2001 $'000 $'000 CURRENT Employee Entitlements Annual Leave 22,320 22,343 Long Service Leave 12,005 14,789 Other 500 500 Other Provisions 4,064 15,007

38,889 52,639

NON-CURRENT Employee Entitlements Long Service Leave 216,848 182,309

216,848 182,309

AGGREGATE CARRYING AMOUNT OF PROVISIONS Current 38,889 52,639 Non-current 216,848 182,309

255,737 234,948

Employee entitlements 251,673 219,941 Other Provisions 4,064 15,007

255,737 234,948

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Note 13. EQUITY AND MOVEMENTS IN EQUITY

2002 2001 $'000 $'000 (A) RESERVES: Asset revaluation reserve 47,086 48,462

47,086 48,462

MOVEMENTS: Asset revaluation reserve Balance 1 July 48,462 8,307 Increment on revaluation during the year 0 40,155 Transfers to accumulated surplus (1,376) 0

Balance 30 June 47,086 48,462

(B) CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL Balance 1 July 2001 0 0 Transfer accumulated surplus deemed as contributed capital at 1 July 2001 82,875 0 Capital contribution by Dept of Justice 37,647 0 Capital contribution by Dept of Treasury and Finance 3,300 0

Balance 30 June 2002 123,822 0

(C) ACCUMULATED SURPLUS Accumulated surplus at the beginning of the financial year 95,756 103,664 Transfers from reserves 1,376 0 Transfer accumulated surplus deemed as contributed capital at 1 July 2001 (82,875) 0 Net Result for the reporting period (19,295) (7,908)

Accumulated surplus at the end of the financial year (5,038) 95,756

(D) NATURE AND PURPOSE OF RESERVES ASSET REVALUATION RESERVE The asset revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements on the revaluation of non-current assets, as described in accounting policy Note 1(h).

Total equity at the beginning of the financial year 144,218 111,971 Total changes in equity recognised in the statement (19,295) 32,247 of financial performance Contributions of equity (Note 13(b)) 40,947 0

Total equity at the end of the financial year 165,870 144,218

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Note 14. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

(a) Credit Risk Exposures The credit risk on financial assets of Victoria Police which have been recognised on the statement of financial position is generally the carrying amount, net of any provisions for doubtful debts.

(b) Interest Rate Risk Exposures Victoria Police's exposure to interest rate risk and the effective weighted average interest rate by maturity periods is set out below. For interest rates applicable to each class of asset or liability refer to individual notes to the financial statements. Exposures arise predominantly from assets and liabilities bearing variable interest rates as Victoria Police intends to hold fixed rate assets and liabilities to maturity.

Floating Fixed Interest Maturing in: Non- Interest 1 year Over 1 to More than Interest Rate or less 5 years 5 years Bearing Total

Notes $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

2002 FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash and deposits 5 0 14,890 14,890 Receivables 6 103,593 103,593 Investments 2,320 2,320

0 2,320 0 0 118,483 120,803

Weighted average interest rate 4.2% 4.5%

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES Payables 10 51,529 51,529 Other 11,19 10,689 10,689

000062,218 62,218

Net Financial Assets (Liabilities) 0 2,320 0 0 56,265 58,585

2001 FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash and deposits 5 25 11,971 11,996 Receivables 6 90,297 90,297 Investments 1,815 1,815

25 1,815 0 0 102,268 104,108

Weighted average interest rate 5.5% 5.8%

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES Payables 10 36,492 36,492 Other 11,19 12,446 12,446

000048,938 48,938

Net Financial Assets (Liabilities) 25 1,815 0 0 53,330 55,170

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(c) Net Fair Values The net fair value of cash and cash equivalents and non-interest bearing monetary financial assets and financial liabilities of Victoria Police approximates their carrying amounts.

2002 2002 2001 2001 Carrying Net Fair Carrying Net Fair Amount Value Amount Value $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash and deposits 14,890 14,890 11,996 11,996 Receivables 103,593 103,593 90,297 90,297 Investments 2,320 2,320 1,815 1,815

120,803 120,803 104,108 104,108

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES Payables 51,529 51,529 36,492 36,492 Other 10,689 10,689 12,446 12,446

62,218 62,218 48,938 48,938

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Note 15. MINISTERS AND ACCOUNTABLE OFFICERS

In accordance with the Directions of the Minister for Finance under the Financial Management Act 1994, the following disclosures are made regarding responsible persons for the reporting period.

Names The persons who held the above positions in Victoria Police are as follows:

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER Minister for Police and Emergency Services The Hon André Haermeyer MP 1 July 2001 to 30 June 2002

ACCOUNTABLE OFFICERS Chief Commissioner of Police C Nixon APM 1 July 2001 to 30 June 2002

N. O'Loughlin APM (Acting) 30 August 2001 - 6 September 2001 22 December 2001 - 6 January 2002

P. Nancarrow APM (Acting) 16 March 2002 - 28 March 2002

Remuneration Remuneration received or receivable by the Accountable Officer, excluding those acting in the position, in connection with the management of Victoria Police during the reporting period was in the range:

C Nixon $250,000 - $259,999 (2001: $40,000 - $49,999)

Amounts relating to the Minister are reported in the financial statements of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Other transactions Other related transactions and loans requiring disclosure under the Directions of the Minister for Finance have been considered and there are no matters to report.

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Note 16. REMUNERATION OF EXECUTIVES

The numbers of executive officers, other than the Minister and the Accountable Officers, and their total remuneration during the reporting period are shown in the first two columns in the table below in their relevant income bands. The base remuneration of executive officers is shown in the third and fourth columns. Base remuneration is exclusive of bonus payments, long service leave payments, redundancy payments and retirement benefits.

The increase in executive numbers in the reporting period is due to: - the appointment of an executive in an overseas project role. - the inclusion of two executives that did not earn over $100,000 in the last financial year.

Several factors have affected total remuneration payable to executives over the year. A number of senior executives retired during the year, which resulted in lump sum payments for long service leave, pay-in-lieu, and other leave entitlements.

Income Band Total Remuneration Base Remuneration 2002 2001 2002 2001 No. No. No. No.

$100,000 - $109,999 0 0 2 2 $110,000 - $119,999 2 2 2 3 $120,000 - $129,999 2 4 6 2 $130,000 - $139,999 5 2 1 1 $140,000 - $149,999 1 2 1 3 $150,000 - $159,999 2 4 2 3 $160,000 - $169,999 1 0 2 1 $170,000 - $179,999 1 1 1 0 $180,000 - $189,999 2 1 1 2 $190,000 - $199,999 2 1 2 0 $280,000 - $289,000 1 0 0 0 $320,000 - $329,999 1 0 0 0

Total Numbers 20 17 20 17

Total amount $3,320,448 $2,438,198 $2,867,469 $2,354,606

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Note 17. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS

2002 2001 $'000 $'000

Audit fees paid or payable to the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office for audit of the Victoria Police's financial report:

Paid as at 30 June 85 83 Payable as at 30 June 147 133

232 216

Note 18. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

2002 2001 $'000 $'000

Details and estimates of maximum amounts of contingent liabilities are as follows:

Contingent Civil Litigation Expense 11,750 13,039

11,750 13,039

These estimates are based on a separate assessment of all Victoria Police files by our legal advisers.

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Note 19. COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE

2002 2001 $'000 $'000 CAPITAL COMMITMENTS Capital expenditure contracted for at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities.

Plant, equipment and motor vehicles 36,474 49,772 Buildings 148,801 146,827 185,275 196,599

These commitments are payable: Within one year 89,290 36,858 Later than one year and not later than 5 years 95,985 159,741 Later than 5 years 0 0 185,275 196,599

LEASE COMMITMENTS Commitments in relation to leases contracted for at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable: Within one year 54,102 47,203 Later than one year and not later than 5 years 179,814 159,863 Later than 5 years 120,729 133,985 354,645 341,051

Representing Non-cancellable operating leases 354,645 341,051 354,645 341,051

Lease liabilities recognised in the statement of financial position Current Lease incentive 1,757 1,757 1,757 1,757 Non-current Lease incentive 8,932 10,689 8,932 10,689

Total 10,689 12,446

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2002 2001 $'000 $'000 LEASE COMMITMENTS Commitments in relation to the lease incentive contracted for at the reporting date and recognised as liabilities, payable:

Within one year 1,757 1,757 Later than one year and not later than 5 years 7,029 7,028 Later than 5 years 1,903 3,661 10,689 12,446

Representing Lease incentive 10,689 12,446 10,689 12,446

The commitment shown above includes a lease agreement entered on the 1 August 1993 by the then Minister of Finance (on behalf of Victoria Police) and the Port of Melbourne Authority, for the lease on three buildings at the World Trade Centre. The lease agreement included a lease incentive of $26.4m to the Victoria Police to take up that tenancy.

OUTSOURCING COMMITMENTS Outsourcing Commitments at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable:

Not later than one year 42,493 58,358 Later than one year and not later than 5 years 136,007 180,302 Later than 5 years 0 0 178,500 238,660

Outsourcing commitments reported relate to IBM, Intergraph Best, Custody Centre, and Prisoner Transport contracts.

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Note 20. EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS

2002 2001 $'000 $'000 Employee entitlements liabilities Provision for employee entitlements Current (Note 12) 34,825 37,632 Non-Current (Note 12) 216,848 182,309

Aggregate employee entitlement liability 251,673 219,941

Government Employees' Superannuation Fund No liability is recognised in the statement of financial position for Victoria Police's share of the State's unfunded superannuation liability. The State's unfunded superannuation liability has been reflected in the financial statements of the Department of Treasury and Finance.

However, superannuation contributions for the reporting period are included as part of salaries and associated costs in the statement of financial performance of Victoria Police.

The name and details of the major employee superannuation funds and contributions made by Victoria Police are listed below. There are no outstanding contributions as at 30 June 2002.

Contribution Contribution for the year for the year 2002 2001 $'000 $'000 FUND 1. Government Superannuation Schemes 1.1 New and Revised Schemes 3,851 3,687 1.2 State Guarantee Contribution 2,506 1,936 1.3 State Employee Retirement Benefits Fund 47 41

2. Emergency Services Superannuation Schemes 2.1 Police Employer Contributions 55,354 71,853 2.2 State Guarantee Contribution 999 794 2.3 Police Pensions Fund 0 2

Total 62,757 78,313

The bases for contributions are determined by the various schemes. The above amounts were measured as at 30 June of each year, or in the case of employer contributions they related to the years ended 30 June.

xxx Victoria Police Financial Statements 01/02 253 652 2001 9,268 9,355 $'000 6,108 1,318 8,691 12,690 96 346 2002 9,679 9,312 $'000 5,835 1,210 13,565 10,475 225 111 2001 1,587 2,174 $'000 1,489 16 207 2002 1,658 2,324 $'000 1,794 54 773 725 110 2001 1,059 $'000 and fines and proceeds from the sale of administered surplus the sale of administered from and fines proceeds de government earned revenues but not yet collected. 8 807 874 101 ancial performance and statement of cash flows, Victoria Police dministered items in this note. Administered transactions give rise items in this note. Administered dministered 2002 1,131 $'000 394 195 2001 2,767 3,789 2,595 $'000 29 361 2002 2,890 4,050 3,128 $'000 72 956 145 2001 1,019 1,396 $'000 11 133 & Event Management& Event & Investigation Judicial Process 2002 1,065 1,152 1,492 $'000 253 444 220 2001 9,355 3,122 6,108 2,926 4,272 $'000 32 Output Group: 1 Output Group: 2 Output Group: 3 Output Group: 4 Output Group: 5 TOTAL Crime Prevention Incident, Emergency Crime Identification Road Safety Supporting the 346 408 2002 9,312 3,259 5,835 3,527 4,568 $'000 Trusts Sales of Goods & Services ADMINISTERED REVENUES Regulatory fees and fines Miscellaneous Trusts Payments into the Consolidated Fund Resources transferred to DOJ transferred Resources Notes to the Financial Statements 30 June 2002 Note 21. Items Administered included in the statement of financial position, fin In addition to the specific departmental operations which are TotalADMINISTERED EXPENSES Doubtful debts TotalRevenue less Expenses 18,752 18,838 1,065 10,217 1,019 10,976 2,890 (1,723) 8,535 2,767 (1,550) 7,862 (4,678) 807 2,788 (4,206) 773 (1,307) 2,569 (1,175) 1,658 7,568 (2,683) 1,587 6,973 (2,412) 25,172 2,114 (174) 24,984 1,948 1,633 4,341 3,999 25,346 23,351 administers or manages activities on behalf of the State. The transactions relating to these State activities are reported as a reported to these State activities are administers or manages activities on behalf of the State. The transactions relating include taxes, fees revenues determined on an accrual basis. Administered expenses, assets and liabilities are to revenues, assets inclu liabilities include government but yet to be paid. Administered land and buildings. Administered expenses incurred

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Output Group: 1 Output Group: 2 Output Group: 3 Output Group: 4 Output Group: 5 TOTAL Crime Prevention Incident, Emergency Crime Identification Road Safety Supporting the & Event Management & Investigation Judicial Process

2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001 2002 2001 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

ADMINISTERED ASSETS Cash held at Treasury (329) 692 (107) 226 (290) 614 (81) 171 (167) 352 (974) 2,055 Receivables 337 436 110 142 299 387 84 108 172 222 1,002 1,295 Investments 145 114 47 37 128 102 36 28 74 58 430 339 Prepayments 11 8 4 3 10 7 3 2 6 4 34 24 Non-Current Assets 34 35 11 12 30 31 8 9 17 18 100 105

Total 198 1,285 65 420 177 1,141 50 318 102 654 592 3,818

ADMINISTERED LIABILITIES Bank Overdraft 20 16 6 5 17 14 5 4 10 8 58 47 Trade creditors and accruals 59 567 19 185 52 503 15 140 30 288 175 1,683 Trusts 180 153 59 50 159 136 44 38 91 78 533 455

Total 259 736 84 240 228 653 64 182 131 374 766 2,185

Administered Assets and Liabilities are presented in total Notes to the Financial Statements 30 June 2002

NOTE 22. RECONCILIATION OF NET RESULT FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD TO NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

2002 2001 $'000 $'000

Net result for the reporting period (19,295) (7,908)

Depreciation and amortisation expense 14,323 15,126 Net loss on sale of property, plant & equipment 3,269 2,822 Net transfers free of charge (88) (1,327) Change in operating assets and liabilities (Increase) Decrease in receivables (13,296) 2,507 (Increase) Decrease in prepayments (356) 1,329 (Increase) Decrease in inventories (466) 325 Increase (Decrease) in payables 15,037 (11,743) Increase (Decrease) in other provisions 31,732 11,841 Increase (Decrease) in other operating liabilities (10,943) 9,325

Net cash inflow from operating activities 19,917 22,297

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