Page 973 - Week 03 - Thursday, 30 March 2006
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The encouraging result is the fact that ACT results exceed those national averages in more than half of the monitored areas of performance, with strong positive responses in relation to police professionalism, fair treatment and perceptions of public safety while at home both during the hours of daylight and night-time. The statement indicates ACT Policing’s intention to build on that position.
(4) Yes.
(a) This is in accordance with recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
(b) No.
(5)
(a) No.
(b) and (c) Investigation skills and training are of a very high standard in the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT), as is the case within the AFP generally. Victim feedback is generally very positive in relation to the efforts and quality of the work of investigators. When presented in court, the matters investigated by this team frequently come down to one person’s word against another. In addition, child victims are very vulnerable and not always able to provide evidence that supports the judicial burden of proof, and these matters are often strongly contested.
(6)
(a) The review of this incident by AFP Professional Standards found that the member concerned had discharged his firearm in a manner contrary to AFP Commissioner’s Orders.
(b) See (a) above.
(7)
(a) All costs associated with the enforcement of Commonwealth legislation and protection of Commonwealth protected persons by ACT Policing are met by the Commonwealth on a cost-recovery or cost-attribution basis. Visits to the ACT by foreign Heads of State fall into this category.
(b) Policing activities associated with the annual Prime Minister’s XI cricket match predominantly involve the enforcement of ACT legislation and as such the Commonwealth is not responsible for meeting these costs. Costs associated with the protection of protected persons during the event are met by the Commonwealth.
(8) Yes.
(a) While total collisions within the ACT have not increased, the increase in collisions resulting in death or injury is an issue for concern. The targeting of unacceptable driving behaviour is an ongoing priority of ACT Policing which employs an intelligence-led policing approach where police patrols target those areas identified by reports on a priority basis. While enforcement focused on speed, alcohol and wearing of seatbelts will be maintained, strategies surrounding education are also being further developed. To reduce the number of road fatalities and injuries, ACT Policing Media and Marketing Team has also developed numerous strategies and media campaigns to improve public awareness of road safety issues.
(b) The Strategic Planning Retreat identified “response” as the key theme for ACT Policing in 2005-2006. Road safety is considered an integral element of a broader policing response capability.
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