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NSW Police Annual Report 2004-2005 NSW Police Annual Report 2004-2005 NSW Police www.police.nsw.gov.au Letter of Transmission NSW Police 31 October 2005 The Hon Carl Scully Minister for Police Parliament House SYDNEY NSW 2000 Dear Minister I am pleased to submit the NSW Police Annual Report for the year ending 30 June 2005, for tabling in Parliament. The report was prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Annual Reports (Departments) Act 1985, the Annual Reports (Departments) Regulation 2005 and the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, as amended, and complies with the standardised reporting formulae for financial statements, approved by the Treasurer. Following the report’s tabling in Parliament, it will be available for public access on the NSW Police website – www.police.nsw.gov.au Yours sincerely K E Moroney Commissioner of Police 1 Contents COMMISSIONER’S REVIEW 3 HISTORY AND PROFILE 4 Charter 4 Goal 4 Objectives 4 Statement of Values 5 Guarantee of Service 5 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 6 NSW Police Executive 8 Corporate Governance Arrangements 10 Police Command Summary 13 Human Resources and Organisational Policy 15 Distinguished Service Awards 26 PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW 28 Community Support 31 Crime Investigation 41 Traffic Policing 46 Judicial Support 49 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 51 Financial Summary 51 Financial Statements 53 APPENDICES 84 INDEX 129 CONTACTS 130 2 Commissioner’s Review I am again pleased to present the integrity and professional conduct Annual Report of the NSW Police. from all members of NSW Police. This report, my fourth, covers the In return, we are committed to period 2004-05 and documents the ensuring that they have access to results achieved by the NSW Police the best technology, equipment toward the goal of making New and training available. South Wales a safer place. Significant changes to employment It is with pride in the effort and conditions were agreed during this commitment of the 18,503 men reporting period as part of the and women, sworn and unsworn, negotiation of a new Police who make up the NSW Police, that Salaries Award. In particular, Whilst there has been a strong I am able to report further a Death and Disability emphasis on effective crime reductions in all major categories Superannuation Scheme came reduction strategies, one issue of crime. There has been a into effect on 23 June 2005 remains clear for the future. continued and expanded which provides benefits to police We police with the consent of the commitment to high visibility officers who joined NSW Police community and hence links to the policing (through such operations after 1 April 1988 in the event of community remain crucial if we as “Viking” and the CBD Policing permanent disability or death. are to further significantly build Unit), and a strengthening of on the gains of the past four There were a number of emergency management capacity, years. Therefore, we will build on anniversaries marked in 2004-05. in particular our ability to respond these links with the broader These included 90 years of women to acts of terrorism. community of New South Wales in policing, the 10th anniversary and together we will realise an On the international stage NSW of the Volunteers in Policing even safer environment in which Police also had a presence, lending Program, the 110th anniversary of we can live. its expertise in the rescue and the Police Band, and the 180th recovery response arrangements to anniversary of the NSW Mounted the Tsunami disaster of 26 Police. December 2004 and the Sea King In summary 2004-05 has provided Helicopter crash in Indonesia in its share of challenges, with some April 2005. Our technical and valuable lessons learnt. From these K E Moroney forensic specialists performed we move forward with greater admirably in extremely challenging Commissioner knowledge, understanding, and circumstances. resolve to provide the best The Executive Team remained policing service possible to the focussed on ensuring that the community of New South Wales. current and future policing needs of NSW can be met. We continue to expect the highest standards of 3 History and Profile The first civilian police force in The Commissioner of Police is the - the protection of persons from Australia was formed by Governor Chief Executive Officer of NSW injury or death, and property Arthur Phillip in 1789 in the form Police. The Commissioner’s from damage whether arising of a ‘Night Watch” to guard Executive Team (comprising the from criminal acts or in any Sydney Town. Other watch teams Deputy Commissioner Operations, other way formed throughout the greater Deputy Commissioner Support and - the provision of essential Sydney region and the rest of NSW the Executive Director Corporate services in emergencies until, in 1862, all existing police Services) is responsible for - any other service prescribed forces were amalgamated to form overseeing the operation, support by the regulations. the NSW Police Force under the and administration of all Police Regulation Act 1862. This commands within NSW Police. PRINCIPAL GOAL Act was later replaced by the As at 30 June 2005 NSW Police Police Regulation Act 1899. A safe NSW with a respected had 18,503 employees of whom police force working with the In June 1987, the NSW Police 14,643 were police officers and community to reduce violence, Force, which had carriage of 3,860 administrative employees. crime and fear. operations, and the NSW Police NSW Police is a non-profit NSW Department, which had carriage of Government Department, funded in policy and administration, were 2004-2005 at a net cost of $1.94 OBJECTIVES amalgamated. The Police Act 1990, billion (up from $1.85 billion in Our objectives are to: and its amendments, is the 2003-2004). • gain a high level of public trust legislation governing the and confidence – to improve organisation. CHARTER quality of life in New South NSW Police is Australia’s oldest Wales NSW Police will: and largest police organisation as • reduce crime and violence – to • provide police services for well as one of the largest in the maximise the community’s sense New South Wales. English speaking world. It serves a of safety and security • exercise any other function population of seven million and • Improve public safety – to conferred on it by or under covers 801,600 square kilometres. reduce the fear of crime the Police Act 1990 or any Operating from over 500 police • Motivated workforce – to other Act. stations, NSW Police covers land, increase personal and • do anything necessary for, or sea and air operations. Eighty organisational satisfaction levels incidental to, the exercise of Local Area Commands (or LACs) • Improved work practices – to this function including: deliver policing services to work smarter and safer. - services by way of communities at a local level, while prevention and detection specialist commands complement of crime operational capability. 4 STATEMENT OF VALUES Satisfactory Service How You Can Help The NSW Police statement of Satisfactory service means meeting Help us to identify both good values is defined in the NSW Police all reasonable customer police practice and service or to Act 1990 and requires that each expectations in matters over highlight the basic causes of member of this police force acts in which we have authority. If we fail community dissatisfaction with a manner which: to meet those expectations, we our service by telling us about the • places integrity above all will acknowledge it and act to issues that concern you. • upholds the rule of law rectify the problem. Discuss any matter with your local • preserves the rights and Customers police or, if you prefer, our freedoms of individuals Customer Assistance Unit can help • seeks to improve the quality of We recognise and embrace NSW as you with any concern, problem, life by community involvement a complex, multicultural and question, complaint or compliment in policing multi-dimensional society with a you might have about police • strives for citizen and police mix of people and expectations. service. Toll free number personal satisfaction To achieve equity, we believe it is 1800 622 571. • capitalises on the wealth of important to be able to respond to human resources In cases where serious misconduct the different needs and • makes efficient and economical or criminal behaviour is suspected, expectations of different groups. use of public resources complaints can be made to any For this reason, and following • ensures its authority is exercised police officer. The complaint can wide and ongoing consultation, we responsibly. also be made directly to the have implemented programs and Ombudsman, the Police Integrity services specific to the needs of Commission and the Independent GUARANTEE OF SERVICE multi-cultural communities, youth, Commission Against Corruption or the aged, the gay and lesbian The Guarantee any member of Parliament. community and Aboriginal people. Complaints may be made verbally NSW Police guarantees to provide Each Local Area Command has or in writing, and can be a satisfactory level of service to established Police Accountability anonymous, if you wish. any person or organisation with Community Teams (PACTs) to whom we have contact. encourage community and If unsatisfactory service results business stakeholder participation. from failure to be consistent with Through an exchange of our standards of professionalism, information, PACTs assist NSW courtesy, equity or any other Police and their local committees factors under our control, we will to better understand each other
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