The Implementation of Recommendations Arising from the Commission's Investigation into Operation Aviemore - A Further Report
- Recommendations
- 7
- Published responses
- 1
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- 20 pages
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The Corruption and Crime Commission reviewed implementation of seven recommendations arising from its Operation Aviemore investigation.
The recommendations addressed police interviewing, understanding and applying investigation powers, and police procedures.
The Commission considered five recommendations implemented, with further work needed on cultural awareness training and interviewees' understanding of cautions.
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It planned to assess progress on the two outstanding recommendations in 2019.
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- Conclusion
The Commission considers five of the seven recommendations have been implemented and will review progress on two recommendations in 2019.
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Recommendations 7
Recommendation one
The Commission recommends that the WA Police Force and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) record a challenge to an audio-visual record of interview (AVROI) in any court and the result so that an accurate measure of compliance with the CI Act is obtained.
Recommendation two
The Commission recommends the Corporate Knowledge Database (CKD) be reviewed and its index and search capacity improved. Either online tutorials or regular training should be investigated to ensure all police officers have the necessary competency to access the CKD as needed.
Recommendation three
The Commission recommends immediate attention be given to ascertain if the lack of knowledge disclosed is widespread. If so, the Commission recommends development of an ongoing training and refresher course in dealing with Aboriginal people with particular emphasis on language and culture.
Recommendation four
The Commission recommends that attention is given to the administration of a caution for a person unfamiliar with their right to silence when English is not that person's first language. It is for the WA Police Force to identify the best approach to improving the administration of a caution.
Recommendation five
The Commission recommends that refresher training is given to police officers in relation to the exercise of powers and responsibilities under the CI Act.
Recommendation six
The Commission recommends that the WA Police Force re-evaluate the Person of Interest investigative strategy to emphasise the separate classification requirements under the CI Act. These requirements are the relevant source of both police powers and the rights acquired by a person being interviewed.
Recommendation seven
The Commission recommends that the requirement for recording and reviewing the exercise of discretion not to charge an offence be reinforced immediately with all officers in case Operation Aviemore reflects widespread practice.
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