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r , Direction was painted by Rachel Treacy, a proud Kija and · · ••· • Ngarinyin woman from the East Kimberley, Western Australia. The Painting The design is painted in the style of contemporary Aboriginal art and is The circles represent different tribes and meeting places. The blue ties not traditional art to a certain tribe or area. This painting represents all in with river systems flowing through the land, symbolising the positive Aboriginal people throughout the State and symbolises the NSW Police flow of the NSW Police Force working with Aboriginal communities to Force and the Aboriginal Community’s continuous efforts to work build stronger relationships. together in unity. The meeting place on the cover represents police and Aboriginal people The earthy reds and ochre colours represent Aboriginal people and their meeting on common ground and working towards breaking down barriers connection to country, coming together and meeting on country. and building a positive future.
Front Row: Brian Carr, Bev Donovan, Glen Sutherland, Alison Reid, Katrina Lane, Greg Brown, Vennessa Tompkins
Middle Row: Darryl Hamilton, Brett Grogan, Sabana Quayle, Casey Cornish, Percy Raveneau,
Back Row: Harry Cutmore, John Skinner, Scott Mieni, Will Paulson, Brendon Chatfield, Alan Knight.
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INDEX 3.4 Three Tiers of the Aboriginal Strategic Direction Introduction 3.5 Police Aboriginal Consultative Committee (PACC) Commissioner’s Foreword 4 3.6 Aboriginal Strategic Direction Steering Committee (ASDSC) Assistant Commissioner 5 3.7 Aboriginal Engagement Forums Governance framework and important 3.8 Police Aboriginal Strategic Advisory Council Cultural procedures/information 6 3.9 Training and Ongoing Education in relation to Aboriginal Engagement a. New South Wales Constitution a. Working with Aboriginal Communities b. NSW Premier’s Priorities Section Four: Measuring Performance 15 c. Aboriginal Cultural Protocol 4.1 Monitoring outcomes of the ASD d. Welcome to Country 4.2 Quarterly Reporting e. Acknowledgement of Country f. Using correct terminology Section Five: Key Community Support and Participation in the ASD 15 g. Relationships 5.1 Men’s and Women’s Business Section One: Overview of the Aboriginal Strategic Direction 7 5.2 Aboriginal Custody and Victim Support Groups 5.3 Aboriginal Crime Prevention Grants Program 1.1 Challenges facing Aboriginal communities 1.2 Outcomes from the Aboriginal Strategic Direction 2012 - 2017 Priorities Key achievements of the ASD 2012-17 1. Ensure Community Safety 18 Section Two: Policy Framework 9 2. Enhance Communication and Understanding between Police and Aboriginal people 19 2.1 a. The NSWPF Corporate Plan 2016-2018 3. Collaborate with other Agencies to Reduce Aboriginal 2.2 Other Plans and Strategies Over-Representation in the Criminal Justice System 20 a. OCHRE (2016 – 2019) 4. Improve the Safety and Well-being of Young Aboriginal People 21 b. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commission Annexure 1: 22 c. Legal and Safe Driving by Aboriginal people. Explanation of Key NSW Police Stakeholders and their Responsibilities d. Victims of Crime Annexure 2: 24 SECTION 3: The Aboriginal Strategic Direction in Action 10 List of PACs, PDs, ACLOs and sectors with Police Aboriginal Consultative Committees reporting under the ASD by region 3.1 Police Area Command Aboriginal Environmental Scans 3.2 Aboriginal Action Plans Annexure 3: 25 3.3 PACs and PDs Roles and Responsibilities Key acronyms used in this document
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COMMISSIONER’S FOREWORD
II proudlyproudly welcomewelcome thethe developmentdevelopment ofof thethe The successful implementation of the ASD is a Aboriginal Strategic Direction 2018-2023 (ASD),(ASD), responsibilityresponsibility sharedshared byby everyevery membermember ofof thethe NSWNSW which builds on the achievements of the previous Police Force. ASD, and provides the blueprint for the NSW II amam encouragedencouraged byby ourour achievementsachievements soso farfar asas Police Force’s long-term, positive engagement with we embark on the new ASD; with a renewed focus Aboriginal communities throughout NSW. on delivering effective, appropriate and trusted Guided by the ASD, the NSW Police Force police responses to Aboriginal communities has established Police Aboriginal Consultative across the State. Committees, supported Crime Prevention Grants forfor thethe developmentdevelopment ofof communitycommunity developmentdevelopment programs, and developed a compelling new trainingtraining packagepackage forfor policepolice drawingdrawing onon lessonslessons fromfrom thethe BowravilleBowraville murdermurder investigation.investigation. The new ASD identifies critical opportunities for police to foster strong and cohesive partnerships M J Fuller APM with Aboriginal communities and key agencies. Commissioner of Police Through these partnerships, the NSW Police Force will work to reduce crime and violence; build safer Aboriginal communities, particularly for women and young people; and focus on the early diversion of Aboriginal young people away from the criminal justicejustice systemsystem andand towardstowards supportsupport services.services.
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COMMISSIONER’S FOREWORD ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER CORPORATE SPONSOR FOR ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT
I proudly welcome the development of the The successful implementation of the ASD is a The new Aboriginal Strategic Direction 2018 - 2023 accountable at all levels to implement Aboriginal Aboriginal Strategic Direction 2018-2023 (ASD), responsibility shared by every member of the NSW (ASD) builds onto the solid foundation laid by policy. I believe that this policy and the work we are which builds on the achievements of the previous Police Force. the previous document the ASD 2012-2017. Our currently undertaking will see further enhancement ASD, and provides the blueprint for the NSW present framework provides a springboard to in the organisation’s approach of Aboriginal I am encouraged by our achievements so far as Police Force’s long-term, positive engagement with further develop and grow the already established engagement. We look forward to furthering our we embark on the new ASD; with a renewed focus Aboriginal communities throughout NSW. relationships with the Aboriginal community and collaborative partnerships with the Aboriginal on delivering effective, appropriate and trusted enhances the process of accountability. Community and service providers. Guided by the ASD, the NSW Police Force police responses to Aboriginal communities has established Police Aboriginal Consultative across the State. The new ASD has maintained the four key Committees, supported Crime Prevention Grants priorities but has more flexible strategies under for the development of community development each objective so that more innovative solutions programs, and developed a compelling new and programs can evolve. Importantly we have training package for police drawing on lessons from strengthened our response to youth, early Peter Barrie APM the Bowraville murder investigation. intervention, family violence and crime prevention. Assistant Commissioner The new ASD identifies critical opportunities for We will continue our focus of community Commander Southern Region police to foster strong and cohesive partnerships M J Fuller APM policing by consulting with Aboriginal people with Aboriginal communities and key agencies. Commissioner of Police regarding offences of concern to them and work in partnership to achieve outcomes that reduce Through these partnerships, the NSW Police Force crime and the fear of crime. We will also continue will work to reduce crime and violence; build safer to focus on crime prevention and diversion Aboriginal communities, particularly for women and initiatives for Aboriginal youth in recognition young people; and focus on the early diversion of that the Aboriginal Community has a younger Aboriginal young people away from the criminal population base than mainstream Australia. justice system and towards support services. We have established a process within NSW Police Force that ensures Aboriginal engagement has a coordinated focus and that officers are held
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Governance framework and b. NSW Premier’s Priorities This occurs at events and formal functions and should precede the commencement of important Cultural procedures/ The Premier’s Priorities set New South Wales the formalities that may be associated with Government goals for the NSW Police Force the event/function. information (NSWPF). a. New South Wales Constitution The wording, conduct or format of these They include: ceremonies is at the discretion of the traditional Amendment to NSW Constitution • prevent and reduce the level of crime owners / Elders who are providing the ‘welcome’. Act 1902 - Section 2 • prevent and reduce the level of e. Acknowledgement of Country reoffending Recognition of Aboriginal people At organised functions, meetings and/ • improve community confidence in the In 2010 the New South Wales Parliament gave or forums where a local custodian is not recognition to the Aboriginal people in the justice system. available the facilitator should proceed with an following words: c. Aboriginal Cultural Protocol acknowledgement of the traditional owners. The acknowledgement can be given by an (1) Parliament, on behalf of the people of New In keeping with Aboriginal Cultural Protocols Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal person. South Wales, acknowledges and honours and Practices recognised by the NSW The following is an example of an the Aboriginal people as the State’s first Government as is required by and is consistent Acknowledgement of Country statement that people and nations. with the Premier’s Department Circular No. could be utilised by NSWPF personnel: (2) Parliament, on behalf of the people of New 2004-39, ‘Recognising Aboriginal cultural South Wales, recognises that Aboriginal Protocols and Practices’ as well as our own “I wish to acknowledge that this meeting people, as the traditional custodians and Statement of Aboriginal Reconciliation NSWPF (event) is being held on the traditional lands occupants of the land in New South Wales: will pay respect to traditional Aboriginal of the (relevant) people. I recognise their owners of country by undertaking the following continuing ownership and association with (a) have a spiritual, social, cultural and protocols. This is not open to interpretation or these lands and pay respect to the (relevant) economic relationship with their exercise of personal opinion. people past, present and future.” traditional lands and waters, and (b) have made and continue to make a d. Welcome to Country f. Using correct terminology unique and lasting contribution to the This observance, whereby the traditional The use of terms such as ATSI or Aborigine identity of the State. Aboriginal owners (usually an Elder or other is offensive and outdated when referring to respected person), welcome people to their Aboriginal people. Use either Aboriginal or Torres land/country. Strait Islander. Indigenous is another term that
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many Aboriginal people find offensive. However, SECTION 1 There are currently more than 6,000 Aboriginal as it is a term used by the Federal Government children and young people in out-of-home care it has to be tolerated but always ask if it is Overview of the Aboriginal in New South Wales. acceptable to the people you are dealing with. Strategic Direction In recent times the Department of Family It is also offensive to spell Aboriginal with and Community Services has handed a lowercase ‘a’, always ensure the word 1.1 Challenges facing Aboriginal responsibility for the supervision and control Aboriginal is spelt with a capital ‘A’ as you communities of young Aboriginal people in care to would other designations like ‘Australian’, Aboriginal people continue to be the most community providers. or ‘English’. disadvantaged group in Australian society. The peak body representing these community The term Indigenous is one that was imposed The over-representation of Aboriginal people providers is the Aboriginal Child, Family and by governments on Aboriginal people it in the criminal justice system has been a Community Care State Secretariat. should be noted that in terms of individual’s challenge for policy makers and a source of The Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory identification it is appropriate and necessary advocacy and concern for many, particularly Agency ‘Community Policing Model for police processes and data collection to the Aboriginal community themselves. (Indigenous Communities)’ identifies the ‘key determine if the person is Aboriginal, Torres Policy makers are focused on taking steps to drivers’ that impact on policing in Aboriginal Strait Islander or both by asking the person. reduce the level of Aboriginal incarceration in communities and ways in which better g. Relationships New South Wales. The NSWPF has worked relationships between police and Aboriginal with policy makers to develop strategies to meet communities can be facilitated. It must be remembered that Aboriginal people these challenges, during the past 20 years. have both direct family ties and kinship ties that It is acknowledged that building trust is a key both carry obligation and connection. Currently, Aboriginal men make up approximately component for police to uphold their primary 24% of the adult male prison population. responsibility of maintaining a safe and Kinship and family ties can be defined through Aboriginal women make up approximately 30% secure environment. blood relationships, adoption, or marriage and of the female prison population. The Aboriginal Strategic Directions 2018 – household economies. Young Aboriginal people constitute approximately 2023 is a demonstration of the continuing 50% of youth in custodial care. An understanding of the closeness of familial commitment of the NSWPF to achieving these and kinship relationships is essential especially Approximately one in 10 Aboriginal young people outcomes by supporting the engagement of in relation to the consorting laws. involved with the New South Wales criminal Aboriginal communities in the resolution of justice system were in Out Of Home Care. issues arising from a changing environment.
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1.2 Outcomes from the Aboriginal • Continued provision of funding from • The review and redistribution of Strategic Direction 2012 - 2017 the NSWPF to supplement the budgets ACLO positions to reflect Aboriginal of PACs and PDs to undertake Crime community need. In reviewing the outcomes of ASD 2012 - 2017 Prevention and Community Development and the formulation of the draft ASD 2018 - • Development and delivery of the ACLO Programs devised in consultation with 2023 a range of consultations were undertaken Course aimed at updating personal skills both internally and externally. Aboriginal communities and targeting the and information relevant to their positions. priorities of the ASD. The ASD is a living document subject to The ASD 2012 – 2017 was the fourth version • Ongoing provision of Aboriginal ongoing review to ensure its relevance and of a document which commenced as the Awareness Training, known within currency to reflect emerging issues and to Aboriginal Policy Statement in 1992. enable the development of innovative solutions. NSWPF as Working with Aboriginal Communities Training, to police trainees The collaboration and partnership with the Information sessions were conducted in at the NSW Police Academy and Aboriginal community and the NSWPF since Aboriginal communities in urban, regional continued training to all NSWPF staff. that time has built a strong platform for the and remote locations. A survey was also police and Aboriginal community to continue to undertaken in 2015 with a view of gauging • Incorporate into police training at all work together with an improved level of trust, Aboriginal community awareness and levels, the findings of the Legislative community safety and removal of barriers. understanding of the ASD. Assembly Standing Committee on The Aboriginal Strategic Direction 2018 Justice relating to the inquiry into the As a consequence of this survey a further – 2023 is the latest demonstration of the investigation of the murders at Bowraville. round of community engagements provided a ongoing commitment of the NSWPF to forum for Aboriginal community feedback on • Improved monitoring of performance by continue development of this positive the ASD 2012 – 2017. This feedback will be individual commands against the four relationship for the future. reflected in the priorities and their outcomes priorities of the ASD (pages 18-21). within this document. • Establishment of Aboriginal Key achievements of the ASD 2012-17 include: Community Liaison Officer (ACLO) • Establishment of Police Aboriginal Program Support Officer position and Consultative Committees (PACCs) in the transfer of the Aboriginal Lecturer the 34 Police Area Commands (PACs) position from the Education and and Police Districts (PDs) reporting Training Command to the Aboriginal under the ASD. Coordination Team (ACT).
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SECTION 2 OCHRE commits the New South Wales c. Legal and Safe Driving by Government to a different way of working with, Aboriginal people. 2.1 Policy Framework and in support of, Aboriginal communities by building strong working partnerships that The Audit Office of NSW undertook an audit a. The NSWPF Corporate Plan have at their heart respect for local Aboriginal that examined how well government responses 2016-2018 culture, leadership and decision making. to improve legal and safe driving among Aboriginal people have worked. Vision: For more information about OCHRE go to the following website: They looked at the issues impacting upon A safe and secure New South Wales compliance with traffic legislation by Aboriginal http://www.aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au Purpose people in New South Wales as Aboriginal b. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait people continue to be over represented in Police and the community working together traffic related infringements resulting in fines to increase public safety, reduce violence, Islander Social Justice Commission and imprisonment. crime and fear of crime through engaging The Commission was established in response A number of things were identified and communities as partners. to the findings of the Royal Commission into recommendations made. One of these Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and the National This Corporate Plan provides a framework recommendations was the establishment of a Inquiry into Racist Violence. for the NSWPF to implement NSW 2021. The working group to guide the implementation of Plan creates opportunities for NSWPF to work The Commission’s role includes reviewing the recommendations that flowed from the audit together with the community and our inter- the impact of laws and policies on Aboriginal report. NSWPF are members of this committee. agency partners to further reduce crime, fear of people, reporting on Aboriginal social justice In working toward improved legal and safe crime and antisocial behaviour. and native title issues and promoting an driving for Aboriginal people driver education NSWPF and the ASD 2018-2023 has a strong focus Aboriginal perspective on issues as well as programs are very important and should be on effective sustainable community engagement. producing an annual Social Justice and a strongly considered when planning the type of Native Title Report. program to implement at your command. 2.2 Other Plans and Strategies For more information go to: https://www.audit.nsw.gov.au a. OCHRE (2016 – 2019) https://www.humanrights.gov.au Aboriginal Affairs NSW, oversights OCHRE 2016- 2019, the acronym stands for Opportunity, Choice, Healing, Responsibility, Empowerment.
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d. Victims of Crime The Charter of Victims Rights (the Charter) is SECTION 3 a part of the Victims Rights and Support Act The NSWPF plays a vital role in responding 2013 and sets out the way in which victims The Aboriginal Strategic to and providing support for victims of crime. of crime should be treated. The NSWPF and The NSWPF acknowledges that the response Direction in Action other service providers have minimum levels to victims of crime involves the participation The Aboriginal Strategic Direction 2018 – 2023 is of service required to be provided to victims of of other government and non-government the key component in strengthening the ongoing crime under the Charter. agencies and cannot be achieved by police on commitment to constructive communication their own. In many cases a number of service These minimum levels of service under the and engagement between the NSWPF and the providers might have key responsibility in the Charter are set out in the NSW Code of Practice Aboriginal community. provision of services. for the Charter of Victims Rights and clarify This is complemented with streamlined how service providers meet their obligations The Victims Rights and Support Act 2013 reporting structures. under the 18 Charter Rights. Whilst the Charter recognises and promotes the rights of victims applies to all victims of crime, some Charter of crime. It defines a victim of crime as being 3.1 Police Area Command rights only apply to victims of serious personal a person who suffers harm as a direct result Aboriginal Environmental Scans violence offences. of an act committed, or apparently committed Each year reporting Police Area Commands by another person in the course of a criminal For further information on the Charter of Victims (PACs) and Police Districts (PDs) are required offence in NSW. Rights and the NSW Code of Practice for the to undertake an Aboriginal Environmental Charter of Victims Rights, please visit: A person suffers harm if, as a result of such an Scan, which is a community profile of local act; the person suffers actual physical bodily http://www.police.nsw.gov.au Aboriginal cultural groups, population, crime harm or psychological or psychiatric harm, stats and service providers. or, the person’s property is deliberately taken, This Scan provides important information to the destroyed or damaged. PACs and PDs to assist in practical decision If a person dies as a result of the act concerned, making for future policing strategies and a member of the person’s immediate family is objectives. The process will assist in monitoring also a victim of crime for the purposes of the and analysing the external environment to Victims Rights and Support Act 2013. establish the nature of the influences, either direct or indirect, which will affect the delivery of policing services to the Aboriginal community.
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3.2 Aboriginal Action Plans This document should be an amalgam of both 3.4 Three Tiers of the policing priorities and those key aims identified Aboriginal Strategic Direction Another key focus of the ASD will be continuing by the Aboriginal community, e.g. prevention to actively engage the Aboriginal community in of Elder abuse, truancy, and unsupervised The three tiers include: the development and implementation of PACs children being at risk. and PDs Aboriginal Action Plans that will guide 1. Police Aboriginal Consultative Committee police / Aboriginal interventions and focuses on 3.3 PACs and PDs Roles (PACC); ‘local solutions for local issues’. and Responsibilities 2. ASD Steering Committee (ASDSC); and The Action Plans provide Aboriginal people a The Aboriginal Engagement Officer at each 3. Police Aboriginal Strategic Advisory Council voice in how their community is policed. It is PAC or PD will ensure that the Aboriginal Action (PASAC). essential that all Police Aboriginal Consultative Plan priorities are addressed regularly with These committees aim to: Committees (PACCs) within a PAC or PD the Aboriginal community and are a feature of should be consulted and have input into the Senior Management Team meetings. • continually address and support identification of aims to be included in the ongoing activities and programs aimed PAC or PD Aboriginal Action Plan and their The Aboriginal Coordination Team will assist and support the Aboriginal Engagement Officer at eliminating any barriers between agreement secured and recorded in PACC police and Aboriginal people minutes before implementation. by providing training and ongoing support. • provide a forum for Aboriginal people The Aboriginal Environmental Scan should An ACLO/Aboriginal Engagement Officer conference will be held bi-annually to discuss and police to jointly participate in be provided to Police Aboriginal Consultative decision making as equal partners Committee (PACC) members so as to properly best practice, programs and innovative ideas inform all members (police and community) to address the high rates of offending and • identify strategies and social issues before the development of the Aboriginal recidivism in Aboriginal communities. (funerals, sporting events) with a Action Plan. potential impact on operational priorities in the action plans Once the Aboriginal Action Plan is finalised it is appropriate, to signify the level of cohesion • address Aboriginal issues at a local, in decision making by being signed jointly by regional and state level the Police Area Commander or Police District • bring the consultative process to Commander and a member of the PACC individual Aboriginal communities nominated by the community members present. within the PAC or PD boundaries.
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3.5 Police Aboriginal Consultative Terms of Reference, Standard Operating or Community Working Party and may not be Committee (PACC) Guidelines and templates such as PACC meeting aware that they are able to attend. notification, minutes etc have been developed to – The First Tier support the implementation of the PACC. 3.6 Aboriginal Strategic Direction Steering Committee (ASDSC) The PACC is the first tier of the advisory The attendance of all members of the Aboriginal bodies and meets quarterly in the commands community, including young Aboriginal people – The Second Tier reporting under the ASD. and all genders, should be invited via letterbox The Aboriginal Strategic Direction Steering drop, posters in community organisations PACCs are forums that permit both police Committee (ASDSC) will monitor and drive and, where available, Aboriginal Inter-agency and the Aboriginal community to address the implementation of the ASD across the Committee via social media. Aboriginal issues associated with crime, crime organisation, monitor PAC or PD progress prevention and community safety. Consideration should be given to the venue against the ASD, provide review/guidance/ advice for Aboriginal Action Plans and identify issues It should be noted that the PACC is not to be being disability friendly and one that is for further consideration at Police Aboriginal used as a consultative committee for broader considered neutral by all parties, e.g. PCYC, Strategic Advisory Council (PASAC). The community issues e.g. housing, employment high school or local government council rooms. committee, chaired by the Corporate Sponsor or by other agencies for their own agendas or While other government and non-government for Aboriginal Engagement, will also monitor and complaints about police or other government agencies should be welcome to attend make recommendations on crime prevention agencies. the PACC meeting is specifically for the strategies and operational procedures. The Commander will generally chair the PACC consideration and debate of local policing Its membership includes the Regional meeting where available but he/she may be and community issues not a forum for other Sponsors for Aboriginal Engagement, represented by the Aboriginal Engagement Officer agencies or organisations to use as a platform Education and Training Field Support or sector supervisor. In any case, minutes of the for issues specific to that agency. Command, a nominated representative meeting are to be provided to the Commander Commands should note that while utilising the of the Child Abuse Squad and specialist within five working days of the PACC meeting. attendance at an existing Aboriginal Community representatives such as the Drug and Alcohol Justice Group meeting by community members The Commander will ensure that appropriate Command (DAC) and Youth Command. specialist police officers or units attend these as a basis for a PACC meeting it should not The Corporate Sponsor for Aboriginal meetings as required to address specific issues, replace the work required to actively inform the Engagement will seek advice from the Regional e.g. domestic family violence, youth issues, broader Aboriginal community of the meeting. Sponsors through their quarterly reports sexual offending, child abuse, crime prevention Not all members of the Aboriginal community to identify issues based upon Command and licensing officers. are members of the Aboriginal Justice Group
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Performance Accountability System consistent with the priorities of the ASD but It considers all relevant concerns of (COMPASS) reports, analysis of PACC minutes, also address Regional priorities, e.g. child Aboriginal communities across the State. Command management framework crime abuse, domestic violence, drug and alcohol It has a key role in monitoring progress statistics and information. fuelled crime etc, in order to gather data for the against the ASD 2018 – 2023 and other areas Corporate Sponsor’s Report that is tabled at associated with service delivery to Aboriginal Each Regional Sponsor for Aboriginal PASAC which is chaired by the Commissioner. people and communities. Engagement would also be required to convene an Aboriginal Engagement Forum in The AEOs will be required to table a report on 3.9 Training and Ongoing Education order to liaise with AEOs and ACLOs within the Aboriginal concerns and activities undertaken in relation to Aboriginal region before meetings of the ASDSC. to address the targets identified by the Engagement. Regional Sponsor and other activities such Through this forum the Regional Sponsor will as Crime Prevention Programs as well as the be able to hear from the AEOs and ACLOs Working with Aboriginal Communities progress and outcomes from their PACCs. what is occurring across the region in order Performance, Programs and Support command to provide the Corporate Sponsor with a The Aboriginal Engagement Forums will has the corporate responsibility to ensure that comprehensive report on existing or emerging be held a minimum of two per year. The Working with Aboriginal Communities Training issues within their Region. Based on these conduct of these Forums will be recorded as is delivered within the NSWPF. reports the Corporate Sponsor may refer key part of the reporting by Regions against the issues for further discussion to PASAC. ASD in COMPASS. As an officer progresses through the ranks, the Aboriginal training moves from an ‘awareness’ Terms of Reference, membership and 3.8 Police Aboriginal Strategic of Aboriginal culture, history and society to templates for the ASDSC have been Advisory Council ‘practical application’ of this knowledge in the developed and can be viewed on the workplace to build a level of cultural proficiency Aboriginal Knowledge Map. – The Third Tier and credibility. Further training of officers will 3.7 Aboriginal Engagement Forums The final tier is the Police Aboriginal enhance skills to identify how they apply their Strategic Advisory Council (PASAC), knowledge of Aboriginal culture within their As previously stated the Aboriginal Engagement which is an advisory body chaired by the level of responsibility. This training will be Forum will be chaired by the Regional Sponsor Commissioner of Police and comprising reviewed by the Aboriginal Coordination Team for Aboriginal Engagement and the membership senior representatives of the New South and approved by PASAC. will include all the Aboriginal Engagement Wales Government agencies, Aboriginal peak Officers and Aboriginal Community Liaison bodies and senior members of the NSWPF. Officers from the region. It is the responsibility of the Regional Sponsor to identify concerns
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Police Aboriginal Strategic Working with Aboriginal Community Training Advisory Council (formally Policing Aboriginal Communities Training) (PASAC) has evolved to more accurately reflect the needs of both police and the Aboriginal community. The previous training set the foundation of knowledge for officers, the reviewed and upgraded training further raises awareness and understanding of the trauma and intergenerational grief suffered by Aboriginal Aboriginal communities as well as focusing on the importance Aboriginal Strategic Direction Specialist of understanding and developing a sensitivity to the Coordination Steering Committee Commands differences in the culture and language of Aboriginal Team people when gathering information and interviewing (ASDSC) victims of crime especially women and children who are victims of sexual assault and abuse. Ongoing review and monitoring will be the responsibility of the ASDSC and PASAC. The Commissioner of Police has deemed the delivery of this training to be mandatory for all Police NSWPF recruits and to all NSWPF personnel Aboriginal performing duty in communities with high Aboriginal Consultative populations (the reporting commands in particular). Committee (PACC) In addition locally based Aboriginal Awareness Training should be an ongoing feature in PAC and PD training calendars. This local training should involve the ACLO, the Aboriginal Engagement PAC Aboriginal Officer (Duty Officer (D/O) with responsibility for Aboriginal Environmental Aboriginal Engagement) and Aboriginal community Action Plan Scan representatives, e.g. the Local Aboriginal Land Council, members of the PACC etc in the delivery of this locally focused version of Aboriginal Awareness. 14 !'· • • ·• •••• SCII.001.010.0017 ••• •• ••••••• ...• . •. • •. • . •' . .•· •• • • .. ·• ' ~- ....• ••••••••• . 'I'.,..,..,..,. •• •• • •• • • -~- ... .,..,..,. ············....,.,,.,,"""'"'"'.,..,. .. . . ·: ··: • ...... • ► ► ...•• ••••... ◄ ◄ ◄ ,. ► ..•• ►► •• • • • • ► • ••• .....◄ ◄ ► ► •• .• • • • ►► ••• •••• ..... ◄ ►.. •• t•. -- ~• • -· - ' • •·· a ►► ••• ••• ◄ ► • ' ►.,. ••••••••• .,,.,, ► . •·· ►► .,. .,. .,, ◄ ◄◄◄◄ ► .. • ••• ~ ~ T T T T T ~ ~ ~
SECTION 4 Quarterly reports by Regional Sponsors for Aboriginal Action Plans must be reviewed and Aboriginal Engagement should include: updated annually. Measuring Performance • how the key ASD objectives are being The Aboriginal Coordination Team will, from 4.1 Monitoring outcomes of the ASD met against the Aboriginal Action Plans time to time, assess community satisfaction and seek feedback by way of community surveys, • the details of crime prevention Formal reporting against ASD achievements community engagement and other tools, and diversionary strategies being and outcomes will be undertaken quarterly including the Mystery Shopper and forums. by reporting commands utilising COMPASS. implemented by the Command Regional performance will be monitored • if crime prevention strategies are not SECTION 5 and reported against by Regional Sponsors being developed, an explanation of at the quarterly ASD Steering Committee why they are not Key Community Support and meetings. An annual report will be produced on the progress by reporting commands • partnerships with Government Participation in the ASD against outcomes in the ASD. The progress and Non-Government agencies, 5.1 Men’s and Women’s Business of the NSWPF will be monitored by the Law Aboriginal community organisations Men’s Business and Women’s Business refers Enforcement Conduct Commission. or community members to cultural knowledge, history, stories and 4.2 Quarterly Reporting • programs being implemented in the PAC traditions that are shared or passed down or PD to others based on gender. It is forbidden to Commands will provide Aboriginal Action • what is working well (good news stories) discuss men’s business in the company of Plans and the minutes of PACC meetings women and vice versa. Not all gender issues • problem areas requiring advice or addressing the priorities identified in the are deemed men’s and/or women’s business. action plans to Regional Sponsors for assistance Aboriginal Engagement subsequent to • activities of the ACLO against the If any doubt exists, PACs or PDs should consult with local Elders, ACLOs or the annual update. The nature of these plans Aboriginal Action Plan. should be included in Regional Sponsor‘s Aboriginal Coordination Team. Commanders are required to submit their report to the Corporate Sponsor at quarterly PAC or PD Aboriginal Action Plan, forecasting It is important for police to understand this ASD Steering Committee meetings. activities for the next 12 months, to the when they are interacting with Aboriginal Corporate Sponsor for Aboriginal Engagement people such as victims, offenders or through via the Aboriginal Coordination Team before the any other form of consultation or contact with end of September of each year. the Aboriginal community.
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It is sometimes appropriate to have female support from the community to convene a Grants must be aligned to one or more of the officers interact with female victims and even group in their PAC or PD. All potential members ASD four Priorities (pages 18-21) or a range of perpetrators, to elicit the information necessary must undergo a police and Working with strategies under each objective. to investigate an incident thoroughly. Children check. Applicants However, while sensitivity to this cultural For information please contact the Aboriginal consideration is important and respectful, the Engagement Officer at your PAC or PD. Only Police Area Commands and Specialist business of policing and the investigation of Commands are eligible to apply for funding The establishment of such a group may also crime have priority that should not be limited by grants however, it is strongly encouraged that the contribute to achieving compliance with this consideration. application is done in partnership and approved obligations under the Charter of Victims Rights. by the PACC. Applications must be signed As a general rule police should be conscious of 5.3 Aboriginal Crime Prevention by Police Area Commanders or Police District the inappropriateness of Aboriginal people using Commanders and supported by the relevant culturally- based arguments as a shield to the Grants Program Region Commander, Aboriginal Engagement effective investigation and prosecution of crime. Crime Prevention Grant Purpose Officer and the Aboriginal Liaison Officer. 5.2 Aboriginal Custody and Victim The Aboriginal Strategic Direction - Crime Grant features Support Groups Prevention Grants commenced in January Grants are intended to fund initiatives Aboriginal Custody and Victim Support Groups 2008 and are designed to support the negotiated by the PAC or PD in consultation primary function is to provide support to implementation of the NSWPF ASD. Grants with the Aboriginal community. Grant funds are Aboriginal offenders held in NSWPF custody are to be provided for PAC or PD based crime not provided to fund the programs or initiatives and Aboriginal victims of crime. prevention and community safety initiatives of other agencies or Aboriginal community that seek to identify and promote innovative organisations. However collaborative or joint Members of Aboriginal Custody and Victim ways of decreasing the over-representation of funding initiatives with other agencies or Support Groups are volunteers who can be Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system organisations are possible and encouraged. called on by police on a 24 hour basis. It is the and building safer communities. responsibility of the PAC or PD to ensure that Grants must be linked to the ASD Objectives these volunteers receive appropriate education Grants are discretionary and are awarded by and will be monitored through the Corporate and practical support, such as assistance with the Commissioner to Police Area Commands Sponsor for Aboriginal Engagement, the transport if necessary. NSWPF must ensure and Police Districts. ASD Steering Committee and the Aboriginal that the Aboriginal community is aware of the Coordination Team. Custody and Victim Support Group and gather
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Grants cannot be used for the following: Grants will be assessed against the following Terms and conditions criteria: • salaries Applications are not an agreement or contract • meeting costs 1. Relationship to the ASD. and can only be submitted by the Police Area Command and not members of the community • venue hire, rent and utilities (unless 2. Community safety and crime prevention benefits. individually. Meeting the grant selection criteria directly related to the Crime does not guarantee funding. Prevention Initiative) 3. Alignment of the grant to the PAC or PD Applications must be: • catering (unless directly related to the Aboriginal Action Plan. Crime Prevention Initiative) 4. Able to demonstrate Aboriginal community • submitted on the official application form • transportation costs (cab charges) consultation and support (PACC). • Must be received in soft copy (TRIM) • staff travel allowances 5. Signed off by the Police Area Commander • received in full and completed correctly. • conference attendance or Police District Commander and Region Commander. • private security • community awards Grant management Assessment process and criteria Once approved the PAC or PD making an application can commit its own funds to the Crime prevention approaches are based on project. On completion of the program and the premise that the development of local submission of a Closure Report approval solutions to local issues can lead to significant for journaling of costs can be sought from reductions in crime. the Manager, Aboriginal Coordination Grant applications will be assessed by Team. NO BULK JOURNALS UNDER ANY Grant Application Committee chaired by the CIRCUMSTANCES. Corporate Sponsor for Aboriginal Engagement (or delegate) and the Manager, Aboriginal Coordination Team, Program Liaison Officer and several Regional Sponsors.
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Priority 1: ENSURE COMMUNITY SAFETY Develop and implement innovative, sustainable crime prevention and proactive policing projects/programs, to improve safety in Aboriginal communities across NSW. Key Area Outcome Action Indicators of success
Community Safety Crime prevention partnerships with Contribute to interagency and whole of government Reduction of crime. Aboriginal communities to improve strategies to protect those at risk of domestic violence, Increase in Youth diversion. community safety, reduce crime and sexual assault and child abuse. reoffending. Increased level of reporting by community and individuals. Legal and Safe Driving by Aboriginal Work collaboratively with Registered Training Number of Aboriginal people completing people. Organisations and to deliver driver education programs in driving program. disadvantaged communities to promote road safety. Number of Aboriginal people involved in road crashes / Utilise PACC meetings, in addition to other strategies, as fatalities or crashes involving serious injury. forums for community education in the following: Reduction in driving and unlicensed offences. • encourage the Aboriginal community to identify and Number of ASD Crime Prevention Grants applied for. report children and adults at risk Provide education, information and support about • raise awareness of the resources available to NSWPF key issues and the number of forums held, resources e.g. AOD, mental health, youth suicide and child abuse distributed, social media metrics can be used as a • Elder safety in the community and in their homes. measurement. Content of Aboriginal Action Plan.
Police understanding of Aboriginal Identify and target repeat victims of Aboriginal Family Number of referrals made. culture and the challenges. Violence in order to refer and follow up as appropriate. Number of follow up contacts with victim. ACLOs to undertake Crime Prevention Training (Safer by Rise in the number of DV victims reporting. Design) to assist in the identification of safety issues in the Aboriginal community. Number of ACLOs trained.
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Priority 2: ENHANCE COMMUNICATION AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN POLICE AND ABORIGINAL PEOPLE. Work collaboratively with Aboriginal people to improve relationships, police service delivery and community outcomes. Key Area Outcome Action Indicators of success
Engagement Constructive relationships between Establish a Police Aboriginal Consultative Committee Police Aboriginal Consultative Committees active in all police and Aboriginal people and (PACC). ASD commands. communities exist. Collaborative development of Police Area Command Environmental Scan Completed. or Police Districts Aboriginal Action Plans and
Environmental Scans. Identify local crime issues through police data and
community feedback.
PAC or PD Aboriginal Action Plan developed and endorsed Aboriginal Action Plan completed. by the Commander and endorsed by a PACC member.
Police understanding of Aboriginal Working With Aboriginal Communities training Number of officers trained. culture and the challenges. conducted corporately.
Conduct local cultural awareness training in Local cultural awareness included in Command collaboration with the local Aboriginal community to training days. maintain professional currency as part of programmed PAC or PD training days.
Police involvement in Aboriginal Police to partner the community in organising NAIDOC Activities to be reported in both the Environmental Scan celebration days e.g. NAIDOC, Sorry events eg. Touch football days. and COMPASS reporting. Day, Reconciliation Day.
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Priority 3: COLLABORATE WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO REDUCE ABORIGINAL OVER-REPRESENTATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM Explore diversionary opportunities with local Aboriginal communities and other Justice Agencies. Key Area Outcome Action Indicators of success
Diversion Where possible Aboriginal people are Enhance utilisation of police discretion when considering Percentage of Youth/Adult diversions e.g. YOA, MERIT, diverted from the criminal justice system warnings and cautions for minor offences. Cannabis Cautioning Scheme (CCS). utilising diversionary options. Increased referral to MERIT. Increase in Youth diversion. Safe, secure and humane management of Establishment of Custody and Victim Support group. No fatalities or incidence of self-harm in police custody. Aboriginal people in custody is provided. Aboriginal Lecturer participation in the Safe Custody Course. Custody Notification Service number to be clearly Custody Notification Service displayed in interview rooms and Charge Room areas. Ensure currency of Working with Aboriginal Communities training for Custody Managers. Number of referrals received by the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT). All police to be made aware of the existence of the Custody Notification Service (CNS) operated by the ALS (NSW/ ACT), to enquire as to the Aboriginal status of a detainee, to contact the CNS when an Aboriginal person is detained and investigated, and to provide further opportunity for the Aboriginal person to contact the CNS after initial contact.
Reduction in alcohol/substance Fuelled PACC to play an active role in influencing Alcohol Outlet Proportion of applications commented on by PACC. Violence. Density in communities, particularly those with high levels
of alcohol-related assault / DV. Development of appropriate plans. Licensing officers to prepare submissions on behalf of the PACC where there are concerns that applications to establish new licences or packaged outlets may adversely affect communities.
Identify and reduce recidivism within the Identify the number of Aboriginal people returning to the Via PACC consult with the Aboriginal community to Aboriginal Community. community following completing a period of incarceration. encourage cooperation with local strategies. Collaborate with other specialist agencies e.g. Community Offender Services, Juvenile Justice to develop strategies and programs to address recidivist offending behaviours.
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Priority 4: IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF YOUNG ABORIGINAL PEOPLE
Partner with Aboriginal communities, other agencies, and service providers to achieve positive outcomes for Aboriginal youth. Key Area Outcome Action Indicators of success
Youth Positive outcomes for Aboriginal youth Encourage participation in programs developed in Number of Youth focused crime preventions programs run. are achieved. consultation with the Aboriginal community (ASD Crime Prevention Grants). Number of Aboriginal youth participants in these programs.
Number of Commands providing programs. Reduce drug and substance (including Utilise available funding including ASD Crime Prevention alcohol) misuse by Aboriginal Youth. Grant funds to deliver appropriate programs that target Number of Crime Prevention Grants applied for. Aboriginal youth at risk.
Examine options for partnerships to target underage Participation of NSWPF in programs with other agencies. substance abuse.
Examine innovative options for the Provide on-going support to the Aboriginal community Number of information sessions provided at interagency diversion of Aboriginal youth from the to assist in the identification of young Aboriginal people meetings, school visits and community engagement days. criminal justice system. using alcohol and illegal drugs. Raise awareness and promote the use of cautioning and Protected Admissions Scheme among police and Aboriginal communities. Respected persons provided with training to assist police in the cautioning process.
Partner with health professionals Establish partnerships and utilise existing partnerships to (including Aboriginal Medical Service) to improve the safety and wellbeing of young Aboriginal people. reduce incidents of self harm and suicide Increased awareness amongst police and the Aboriginal among Aboriginal young people. community regarding Cyber Bullying, school place bullying and associated behaviours.
ABORIGINAL STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2018 - 2023 21 ••••••••••• SCII.001.010.0024. . . . .: ·• ·• • .•• • • ••••• ..., ..... ""l'T'l'T-,.,._ •••••• • . • •·· • • •....••• •••• ◄◄◄ ,.. •••• •• ◄ ► ► •...... ,•.•.. •••••••••• • ••• ◄◄◄◄ ...... •c •.. •: ... ••• •• ◄ ►.. \ """'"'-,..,...,...,,.,..,.. •••• • •• ◄ ,<( ◄ ► .. • •• • .•• •.. \ • ••• • ,.. ,.. ,.. ••• ••• ◄ ◄ ► ► • ••• •• ... ,.. •• •• ◄ ~ ••.·•• ~.• • ► ◄ ►►► ► .. ••••••••••••••► ...,...,..., ◄◄◄◄ ► T T T -,.. T T T "f "f ~ Annexure 1: EXPLANATION OF KEY NSW POLICE STAKEHOLDERS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Police Area Commands (PAC) and They are also required to assist with the 3. Corporate Sponsor for Police Districts (PD) facilitation of community workshops to inform Aboriginal Engagement the community of policing issues, specialist Police Area Commanders and Police Districts positions such as Domestic Violence Liaison The Corporate Sponsor for Aboriginal are responsible for PAC or PD Aboriginal Officers (DVLO) and inform the community Engagement is an Assistant Commissioner Action Plans; and the establishment of the of the ASD and the Aboriginal Action Plan level officer. The Sponsor Program gives Police Aboriginal Consultative Committees developed for the community itself. nominated senior officers the corporate and reporting on progress against the ASD responsibility to develop an overview of 2018 – 2023. ACLOs are not police officers; they are field- strategy, policy and operational practice in a based unsworn employees and are provided particular portfolio; to maintain the corporate The Commander is responsible for appointing ongoing training and development that enables profile for the portfolio; and to be an advocate portfolio responsibilities to an Aboriginal them to offer appropriate advice and assistance for the area when required. The Corporate Engagement Officer (AEO) as a Duty Officer to the community and police in their day to day Sponsor is the chairperson of the ASDSC and (Inspector) within the PAC or PD. They will interactions. The Aboriginal community should will review all reports, minutes and other data provide a key role in the support, implementation have an understanding of the role of the ACLO submitted by PAC or PD. and establishment of the Aboriginal Action Plans, within the PAC or PD structure. PACCs and liaison with the Regional Sponsor on Sponsors work closely with, and are advised Aboriginal Engagement. 2. Regional Sponsors for by, identified subject specialists in the organisation. The program is coordinated Aboriginal Community Liaison Officers Aboriginal Engagement centrally by the Capability, Performance and (ACLOs) are employed at specific Police Regionally based Sponsors for Aboriginal Issues Youth Command in collaboration with the Area Commands or Police Districts that have are Superintendent level police officers whose subject specialists, providing induction and higher populations of Aboriginal people. Their role is to monitor the progress of the region administrative, subject research support (as role is to liaise, develop and maintain open against the outcomes identified in the ASD and required) and program monitoring. communication with the Aboriginal community. report to the ASDSC. They are responsible The ACLO assists in the development of for coordinating and promoting the Aboriginal Aboriginal Action Plans and other crime Strategic Direction within their region. prevention initiatives within their community.
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3a. Regional Sponsors for Aboriginal people entering the Criminal Justice System, 6. Aboriginal Lecturer particularly Aboriginal youth. Engagement NSWPF employs an Aboriginal Lecturer to Regional Sponsors advocate for best practice Capability, Performance and Youth Command deliver the Aboriginal Issues component of regionally through Aboriginal Engagement provides support and assistance to the NSWPF the Associate Degree in Policing Practice Forums and report to the outcomes to the executive and the field to ensure new initiatives, / Constable Education Program. Students Corporate Sponsor for Aboriginal engagement. policies, programs and legislative changes undertake lectures in Policing and Public Order, have a positive impact on the delivery of Society and Law in Practice, and Vulnerable 4. Capability, Performance and frontline services. Populations as they relate to Aboriginal people Youth Command or communities. The Aboriginal Lecturer is 5. Aboriginal Coordination Team responsible for the delivery of Working with The Capability, Performance and Youth The Aboriginal Coordination Team (ACT) Aboriginal Communities training. Additionally, Command which was established in 2017 develop and implement corporate policy and information is presented at a range of by the Commissioner to capitalise on respond to legislation in relation to Aboriginal specialised professional policing training, the integration of Operational Programs, issues and to support / lead the various including chils abuse squad. Performance Improvement and Planning, structures that manage Aboriginal issues Youth Command and Public Affairs. across the organisation. The focus of the Command is crime prevention, The ACT team provides secretariat support safer communities, early intervention, youth to the ASDSC and PASAC. It also plays a key engagement, organisational planning and role in the training and up-skilling of PAC and performance and public communications. PD based Aboriginal Engagement Officers; The Command delivers a range of supporting the PACCs; and compiling reports interrelated services with our partner for the information of the Corporate Sponsor agencies that support police and the diverse and the ASDSC based upon the minutes of communities we serve. The Command will PACCs, crime statistics and quarterly reports. foster positive engagement with Aboriginal Employees of the ACT team are administrative communities to enhance the relationship officers and are Aboriginal. They are available between police and Aboriginal communities; to assist PACs and PDs with any aspect of strive for safer and inclusive communities and the requirements of the ASD in its delivery to partner with other agencies and Aboriginal Aboriginal communities across the State. communities to address the rate of Aboriginal
ABORIGINAL STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2018 - 2023 23 . ·• SCII.001.010.0026. . : ..• • .•• •• ••• •••••••• ~ ••••••••••• ~ .•~· • . .• ..• •• ··. 'f""!'TTTT ~.,,- •••• • ..... ,TTTTTy .. •• ...... ~-. •: ... . ~~ ~)- ...... •• , • •► ·•, ',, !•. W. ~l~ ...... ~ • ••••••• , • ...... •• •• ► • <. • ► ~ ~ •· -~ ► • • • ► .~. ► ► T y y T T T < < ► > ...••• Annexure 2: LIST OF PACs, PDs, ACLOs AND SECTORS WITH POLICE ABORIGINAL CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEES REPORTING UNDER THE ASD BY REGION
NORTHERN REGION SOUTHERN REGION WESTERN REGION Brisbane Waters Newcastle City • Gloucester Lake Illawarra Riverina Barrier • Forbes • Tenterfield Police District Police District • Taree (2) Police District Police District Police District • Lake Cargelligo • Tingha • Gosford • Newcastle Tuggerah Lakes • Lake Illawarra (1) • Wagga Wagga (1) • Balranald • Orange (1) • Toomelah • Broken Hill (2) • Parkes Hunter Valley Port Stephens/Hunter Police District Hume Monaro Orana Mid-Western • Dareton (2) • Peak Hill Police District Police District • Wyong Police District Police District Police District • Menindee • Maitland • Karuah • Blue Haven Chifley • Coonabaraban • Goulburn • Queanbeyan • Wilcannia (2) Police District • Coonamble Coffs Clarence • Nelson Bay Tweed Byron • Yass South Coast Central North • Bathurst (1) • Dubbo (2) Police District • Raymond Terrace (1) Police District Murray River Police District Police District • Cowra • Gilgandra (1) • Coffs Harbour (1) • Tweed Heads (1) Police District Mid North Coast • Bateman’s Bay (1) • Bourke (2) • Lithgow • Wellington (1) • Byron Bay • Grafton (1) Police District • Albury (1) • Bega • Brewarrina (2) New England Oxley Police District • Maclean Richmond • Deniliquin (1) • Kempsey (2) • Culburra (Orient Pt) • Enngonia Police District Police District • Gunnedah Lake Macquarie • Bowraville • Moama • Narooma • Walgett (2) • Armidale (1) • Narrabri Police District • Port Macquarie • Ballina Murrumbidgee • Nowra (1) • Goodooga • Boggabilla (1) • Quirindi • Nambucca Heads (1) • Casino Police District • Lightning Ridge • Cardiff • Sanctuary Point • Glenn Innes • Tamworth (1) • Coraki • Collarenebri • Morisset Manning Great Lakes • Griffith (2) • Inverell (1) • Walcha • Windale Police District • Lismore (3) • Leeton Central West • Moree (2) • Wee Waa • Toronto (1) • Forster • Tabulam • Hay Police District • Mungindi • Woodenbong • Narrandera • Condobolin (1) 11 x PDs / 13 ACLOs / 30 PACCs 7 x PDs / 8 ACLOs / 18 PACCs 7 x PDs / 25 ACLOs / 41 PACCs NORTH WEST METRO REGION SOUTH WEST METRO REGION CENTRAL METRO REGION Blacktown Mt Druitt Police Nepean Campbelltown City Inner West Police Liverpool City Redfern Leichhardt Eastern Beaches Police Area Area Command Police Area Police Area Command Area Command Police Area Police Area Police Area Police Area Command • Mt Druitt (2) Command • Campbelltown (2) • Marrickville (1) Command Command Command Command • Blacktown • Penrith/St Marys • Macquarie Fields (1) • Liverpool • Redfern • Glebe • Maroubra (1) • Doonside • Green Valley • Leichardt (1) 3 x PACs / 2 ACLOs / 4 PACCs 3 x PACs / 4 ACLOs / 5 PACCs 3 x PACs / 2 ACLOs / 4 PACCs
24 ABORIGINAL STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2018 - 2023 !'· • • ·• •••• SCII.001.010.0027 ••• •• ••••••• ...• . •. • •. • . •' . .•· •• • • .. ·• ' ~- ....• ••••••••• . 'I'.,..,..,..,. •• •• • •• • • -~- ... .,..,..,. ············....,.,,.,,"""'"'"'.,..,. .. . . ·: ··: • ...... • ► ► ...•• ••••... ◄ ◄ ◄ ,. ► ..•• ►► •• • • • • ► • ••• .....◄ ◄ ► ► •• .• • • • ►► ••• •••• ..... ◄ ►.. •• t•. -- ~• • -· - ' • •·· a ►► ••• ••• ◄ ► • ' ►.,. ••••••••• .,,.,, ► . •·· ►► .,. .,. .,, ◄ ◄◄◄◄ ► .. • ••• ~ ~ T T T T T ~ ~ ~ Annexure 3: KEY ACRONYMS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT
Acronym Full Name Acronym Full Name ACLO Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer CPO Crime Prevention Officer AES Aboriginal Employment Strategy DO Duty Officer ACT Aboriginal Coordination Team DVLO Domestic Violence Liaison Officer AEO Aboriginal Engagement Officer EDO Education Development Officer ALSNSW/ACT Aboriginal Legal Service New South Wales E&T Education and Training Command and Australian Capital Territory MERIT Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment ANZPAA Australian and New Zealand Policing PAC Police Area Command Advisory Council PACC Police Aboriginal Consultative Committee ASD Aboriginal Strategic Direction PASAC Police Aboriginal Strategic Advisory Council ASDSC Aboriginal Strategic Direction Steering Committee PCYC Police and Community Youth Clubs CAS Child Abuse Squad PD Police District CMF Command Management Framework RCIADIC Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody CP&YC Capability Performance and Youth Command YLO Youth Liaison Officer CoP Commissioner of Police YOA Young Offenders Act COPS Computerised Operational Policing System
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