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WAPOLICE UNION

APRIL 2014
Young Members
Up and coming police officers
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Made for murder
Are killers born or made?
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APRIL
2014
POLICE NEWS
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE WA POLICE UNION
CONTENTS
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06 WAPU Directors and staff
33 Legal
08 President’s Report
35 Motoring
Young Members
19 WAPU Opinion
36 Entertainment
Meet two of the Union’s younger Branch
Officials and see how they combine
their police duties and Union work.
20 Industrial Report
38 Member Benefits
22 Field Report
39 New Members
24 Q&A
40 Retirements and
Resignations
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Made for murder
25 Opinion
41 Vale
27 WAPU Opinion
42 Where are they now?
31 Health
Are killers born or made? We speak to
those with an insider’s understanding.
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WAPU’s new-look
building
Several months of renovations and
a few hiccups, WAPU HQ is finally
ready for business.
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Police News APRIL 2014
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Above First Class Constable Nathan Hicks
had been an active Member of the Union
prior to becoming Maylands Branch President.
cover Constable Nikki Gill is one of WAPU’s young
Members making a difference at Branch level.
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George Tilbury
President
Taser policy changes required
The WA Police Union is very concerned with the current WA Police Taser policy
as it does not provide appropriate protection for Members.
I recently wrote to the Commissioner asking him to review
the policy.
An area which needs close review is the inconsistency
in WA Police’s policy when compared with the Department
of Corrective Services. DCS officers are permitted to use
their Tasers against persons for compliance while our
Members cannot.
It is not fair nor reasonable that two government agencies,
operating in similar challenging environments, are subject
to different policies where greater protection is afforded
to one group of employees and not the other.
It is WAPU’s view that DCS has the best Taser policy, in
particular Procedure 4, which allows prison officers to use
a Taser for compliance purposes in the event the officer has
issued orders or instructions to a person and that person
does not comply.
We believe the Commissioner and WA Police should
adopt a strong stance on this issue by replicating the DCS
position on Taser use for compliance, even if it is only in
limited circumstances.
The DCS Commissioner has got this right by having
a supportive policy that provides an appropriate level of
protection for prison officers and it is time that police
officers have similar protections.
It is not fair nor reasonable that two government agencies,
operating in similar challenging environments, are subject
to different policies where greater protection is afforded
to one group of employees and not the other.
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Auxiliary officer band upgrades
The Union has successfully lobbied WA Police to upgrade
police auxiliary officers in custody/support positions at
Judicial Services, Perth Metropolitan and Regional WA from
Band 1 to Band 2.
This is a fantastic outcome for our PAO Members, in particular
those who work in the high stress environment of the Perth
Watch House.
It is our belief that the upgrade will also assist WA Police
attract more applicants to custodial care roles.
All substantive occupants will commence Band 2, effective
from the approval date of November 18, 2013 and have their
pay backdated. More information on this issue can be found on
page 20.
Blood testing and Criminal Investigation Act
Police Minister Liza Harvey addressed the March WAPU Board
of Directors meeting and one of the topics was our push for
mandatory blood testing of offenders when Members have been
exposed to bodily fluids.
Mrs Harvey said the Government was finalising the
legislation and she was hopeful it would be introduced into
State Parliament soon.
This is a major issue for Members as it will reduce the period
of uncertainty after coming into contact with an offender’s
bodily fluids.
WAPU will continue to pressure the State Government to
ensure this legislation is progressed through Parliament as a
high priority.
I asked for examples of incidents where Members have been
exposed and the response was overwhelming. We will now use
these examples to illustrate the importance of this legislation to
all sides of politics, so thank you for taking the time to respond.
The Minister also assured Directors that changes to Section
139 of the Criminal Investigation Act is close to being completed.
The changes will hopefully mean an end to police officers
having to babysit arrested suspects while undertaking
an investigation.
President's
report
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Metropolitan Scholarship winner
At last month’s Board Meeting, I had the pleasure of
presenting Shenton College Year 12 student Elizabeth
Leong with this year’s Metropolitan WAPU Scholarship.
Beth is the daughter of Member Eddie Leong and is
achieving an A grade average on all subjects and has a very
strong community commitment. Beth coaches netball and
carried out fundraising for a community engagement project
trip to Cambodia, to teach English.
She has also made personal contributions to support the
community, such as donating her hair for cancer survivors.
Beth said she would use the scholarship to fund a maths
tutor to assist with her studies this year.
I wish Beth all the best for her studies in 2014 and beyond.
Retirement Presentation
I had the pleasure of recognising the commitment
of five of our Members at a recent retirement presentation.
Pamela Minahan-Muir, Alan Cox, Dick Lee and Mark
Valentine were all present to receive their plaques
recognising their loyalty to WAPU and their service as
police officers.
The family of the late Gary Husain were also present to
accept Gary’s plaque. His wife Jane spoke of the support she
has received from the police family, once again showing our
ability to help each other in times of need.
With the large round of severances, we are currently in
the process of planning further plaque presentations to
acknowledge the commitment of our departing Members.
01 Mark Valentine, Alan Cox,
Pamela Minahan-Muir, Dick Lee with
George Tilbury after the retirement
presentation. 02 WAPU Scholarship
winner Elizabeth Leong with her mother
Claire and President George Tilbury.
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Young Membe
making a
difference
By Steven Glover
Murdoch Constable Nikki Gill is your
average young frontline police officer.
She enjoys the normal stuff, just like anyone else. She likes
being social, going out with friends for dinner and drinks,
as well as the beach and water sports.
“I’m into my fitness and try to fit in as much exercise as
I can when my shifts allow it,” she said.
Nikki is also a WA Police Union Branch Official.
Back in March 2013, Nikki nominated as Secretary of the
South Metropolitan Branch, was elected to the position and
has held it ever since.
“I went to one of the (Branch) meetings held at the
station, and at the time the South Metropolitan President
was stationed at Murdoch. We got chatting about the roles
and responsibilities the Union plays and he encouraged
me to get involved. There was a vacancy for Secretary so
I volunteered for it.
“I wanted to understand what the Union did, which is
why I became involved.”
Maylands Branch President and Regional Operations
Group First Class Constable Nathan Hicks was an active
Member prior to taking on his role with the Union.
“I was an active Member within the Western Suburbs
Branch under then President Detective Sergeant Rob Witt.
I attended all the meetings and had input into them,” he said.
After a move to ROG and being stationed at Maylands Police
Complex, Nathan stepped up his involvement with WAPU.
“I was approached by Dean Giacomini from the Union after
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consulting with Rob Witt. For various reasons, the Maylands
Branch had not been active for almost 12 months and I did
not want to see it fold so I decided to step up.”
While working as an Inquiry Officer, Nikki manages
to combine her work investigating minor offences and
sometimes heading out for general duties tasking with her
Union tasks which she believes are not too taxing.
“For me as Secretary, all I do is help organise meetings
and attend, take notes and type up the minutes. Sometimes
the meetings are outside of work hours, but that doesn’t
bother me,” she said.
“Anything extra like training sessions is generally done
during work hours in which I can take TUTA leave. It’s all about
managing my time and integrating a couple of Union hours
into my work each month.”
Nikki became a police officer after studying security
terrorism and counterterrorism at university with the
original idea to head off to Canberra and work for ASIO.
However, the idea of desk work and being away from
family and friends persuaded her to remain in the State and
join WA Police five years ago.
“This job is so dynamic, it’s always changing and never
boring,” she said.
“I hate the idea of being stuck inside, behind a desk day
in, day out. I sometimes have to spend days at the computer,
doing files, however I always have the opportunity to get out
on the road when I need to.
“I enjoy the people I work with. It can be such a draining
job, both physically and emotionally and having a good crew
around you makes all the difference.” ▷
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“I’ve met officers from all over
the State and Australia…
and it’s interesting listening
to the issues they face.”
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Nathan always wanted to be a
police officer from a young age.
“It's a great way to represent
your Members and try and
make some positive changes.”
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However, 20 years ago his initial application to WA Police was
declined due to lack of life experience.
“I went out and got married, started a new business, had two
children, moved around and into three new homes. Then after 10
years and a mid-life crisis I got divorced, met my beautiful new
wife and had two more kids,” Nathan told Police News.
“I decided it was time before I got too old to reapply to the
police. I was finally successful and I joined WA Police to help
people and to make a difference to people's lives. I'm coming up
to my eighth year in November.
“I love turning up to work and not knowing what is going to
happen. What district we will be in, the jobs we may attend,
what we might get out of a vehicle stop and who or what we might
come across during the shift.”
He also has quite a diverse life away from the force.
The father of four loves to spend time with his family as well
as watching sport and socialising with friends.
“I love watching the AFL and watching the Australian Cricket
Team beat any team, but especially the English,” he said.
His love of cricket also extends to on the field as a member
of the WA Police Cricket Team, the Numbats. Nathan was a part
of the side’s recent Sri Lankan Tour which he described as an
awesome trip.
As well as entertaining his kids, Nathan is also heavily
involved in the Royal Australian Navy Band as a drummer.
“We are a 20-piece big band performing everything from Glen
Miller to Robbie Williams to the top 40 charts,” Nathan said.
“We also march on ANZAC Day but predominately we are a show
band. We have supported bands like the Hoodoo Gurus, Marcia
Hines and the ABBA cover band and last year we attended Sydney
to participate in the International Fleet Review.”
He attends rehearsals every Wednesday night for three
hours, working up cover charts for upcoming gigs on most
weekends ranging from in-house Navy gigs or traveling the
State to perform for not-for-profit organisations.
And if that isn’t enough, he also helps run the Bright Blue
Disco in Wembley.
Every six weeks, a junior and senior disco are held for 250 kids
over the course of the night.
“We have a DJ, bouncy castle, face painter, big screen showing
dance clips, food and drinks and awesome door prizes. $7 gets
you in the door and all money raised goes to the Commissioner's
Charity for sick kids, the Bright Blue Foundation,” he said.
Last year, the discos raised $8,000 and Nathan said that
without the core group of people and volunteers that helped at
every disco it simply would not be possible.
WAPU Field Officer Dean Giacomini said the involvement
of younger Members in the Union was vital to the future of
the organisation.
“Our Members, 30 and under, are the future Branch Officials,
Directors and Presidents who set the agenda for the work the
Union completes on behalf of Members,” he said.
“The earlier we can get Members involved, even if it is
attending Branch meetings and getting involved by engaging
with WAPU Directors and staff, the better long-term benefit for
the Union.”
Mr Giacomini said WAPU was looking at starting a young
Members group as a way to engage with the next generation.
“I think a lot of our younger and newer Members do not
know exactly what the Union does for them,” he said.
“It is very important we educate them on the role of the Union
and what WAPU Directors and staff do for all of our Members.
“I attend a lot of Branch meetings and I think at times our
younger Members are afraid to voice their opinions due to the
presence of senior officers. I believe a young Members group or
forum will allow our next generation to voice their issues and
concerns and become more engaged with the Union.”
Nikki said since becoming a Branch Official, the network she
has developed has been a major benefit.
“I’ve met officers that I normally wouldn’t come across.
I’ve met officers from all over the State and Australia through
conferences and it’s interesting listening to the issues they face,”
she said.
“I’ve been exposed to issues and discussions regarding upper
management of WA Police which in my role, at my level, I wouldn’t
normally hear about. I’m starting to get a better understanding
of how WA Police is managed since being involved in the Union.”
Learning more about her entitlements and what the Union
stands for has been another positive for Nikki.
“I know what I’m entitled to, what services and protection
the Union provides, therefore protecting my job and my lifestyle.
“I can bring that information back to the junior officers who
may not know where they stand when it comes to rostering
and entitlements and I can help them out with their questions
when need be.”
She believes everyone should be going to at least a couple
of meetings a year.
“It doesn’t take much of your time and it’s vital to keep
yourself up to date with current issues,” she said.
“I know everyone is busy and no one likes to spend more
time at work unless they have to, but it’s definitely worth
listening in on the matters being discussed and putting your
opinion forward.”
As for his involvement in the Union, Nathan said he enjoyed
being a part of WAPU because it was good to know there are
like-minded people all around the State striving to get the
workers the best deal at each industrial agreement negotiation.
Another benefit Nathan enjoyed was the knowledge of
the industrial agreement he has developed over his time
with the Union.
“Plus you are only a phone call away from George Tilbury,
Brandon Shortland or any of the Directors if you need help or
advice and that gives me a lot of peace of mind,” he said.
Nathan also urged Members to get involved.
“It's a great way to represent your Members and try and make
some positive changes,” he said.
“You don't have to give up too many hours. Plus it's a great
learning curve and you get to engage with all ranks, from
Assistant Commissioners to Commanders to Constables.
“I have great support from my fellow Maylands Branch
Officials, Vice President Sergeant Nathan Dawe and Secretary
Senior Constable Jon Bailey and I have a very understanding
Shift Sergeant.
“I try to do a lot of my Union work just before or just as I finish
my shift. I like to stay on top of the paperwork and answer all
correspondence ASAP.”
“I can bring that
information
back to the
junior officers
who may not
know where
they stand
when it comes
to rostering and
entitlements…”
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Made for
Murder
By Jessica Porter
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It was a crime that captured
Australia’s attention for
more than a decade.
The disappearance of
Queensland school boy
Daniel Morcombe puzzled
investigators as to how
a 13-year-old boy could
disappear off the face of
the Earth and not be seen.
Brett Peter Cowan was
sentenced to life in
prison for the murder of
Daniel Morcombe.
The killers
“If you can create the right conditions,
the right opportunities, anyone is
capable of doing anything.”
But last month saw a dramatic resolution in this 11-year
mystery with the conviction of Daniel’s killer, Brett Peter Cowan.
Queensland Police undertook the biggest murder investigation
in its history with more than 100 officers interviewing 10,000
people and following a whopping 20,000 leads.
But it just took one great undercover sting, lasting months
and involving WA police officers, to capture Cowan and elicit a
detailed confession in a Perth hotel room.
While police officers are trained to study the crime scene, catch
the bad guy, lock them up and let the court decide their fate, one
elusive question may remain unanswered; why do they do it?
What pushes someone over the edge and leads them on a
downward path of taking another person’s life? And what if that
victim is just a child?
As we learnt from the covert police tapes, Cowan’s primary
objective was to molest Daniel and not kill him. So what turns
someone into a murderer? And what can we learn about them
from the harrowing scene they leave behind?
WA Police Behavioural Analyst, Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine
Giesen, said homicides generally fell into two main categories;
instrumental or expressive.
Det. Sen-Sgt Giesen described expressive homicides as
those in which the killer is more impulsive, disorganised,
reactive, spontaneous or messy. This can infer there is an
emotional connection between the killer and victim.
Instrumental homicide, according to Det. Sen-Sgt Giesen,
describes a murder in which killing was the primary objective.
These killers seem to be more organised, are more likely to carry
weapons to the scene, try to avoid detection by completing a
forensic clean and are generally more controlled, educated,
unemotional and skilled. They are also more pathological and
sinister than expressive types.
“The more common type of killer is the more expressive,
spontaneous type of person who could just be like you or I,” she
said. “Give us the right context, the right situation and anyone is
capable of killing.”
This is supported by Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor
of Criminology at Queensland’s Bond University and a former
police officer with nearly 30 years’ experience.
“If you can create the right conditions, the right opportunities,
anyone is capable of doing anything,” he said.
“Potentially any of us, under the right pressure are capable
of committing a crime. Where the differentiation comes is some
people will resist the urge or temptation.”
He says most humans have an “in-built circuit” which says ‘you
can’t kill another human being’. ▷
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Terry Goldsworthy is
an Associate Professor
of Criminology at
Bond University.
However, proponents of evolutionary psychology, believe our
brains are extensions of our animal roots.
Professor David Buss from the University of Texas at Austin
is the author of ‘The Murderer Next Door: Why the Mind Is
Designed to Kill’ and believes killing is part of human nature,
albeit morally wrong.
“In seven years of research on murderers, I discovered that
an astonishing 91 per cent of men and 84 per cent of women in
five different cultures have had at least one vivid fantasy of
committing murder,” he wrote.
“As my research continued, I became convinced that we
all have the capacity to become murderers. There's a
compelling reason why. Over the long sweep of deep time, killing
has conferred such powerful advantages in the ruthless game of
reproductive competition that natural selection has forged in
all of us – minds that are designed to murder. Murderer's genes
prevailed over those of their unfortunate victims, and we are
their descendants.”
Prof Goldsworthy said statistics show men are more likely to
kill and in around 70 per cent of all homicides, the victim knew
the killer.
“If you look at places people are killed, overwhelmingly it’s
residential areas. Over 60 per cent of murders are committed in
residences,” he said.
He also said the leading cause which could trigger an expressive
murder is a domestic argument.
“General arguments would be the second cause, then other
areas such as revenge, jealously, desertion or termination
of a relationship, retaliation, money drugs or alcohol-laden
arguments.”
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“So it does take a different type of
person to kill a child because most
of us have those protections for
children. However, when you look
at predators who go out looking to
kill, they’re in a different category to
someone who has very bad parenting
skills, is under a lot of pressure
and reacts in the wrong way.”
“When you talk about murder, you’re not
just talking about complex people who
commit murders, but the motives for
people in most cases are slightly different.”
Police believe sisters
Jessica and Jane Cuzens
were killed by their mother
on December 5, 2011.
The investigators
The victims
Victims also allow some insight into the minds of their killers, for
example when the victim is vulnerable like a child.
Prof Goldsworthy said the community elevated these types of
offences higher as a society.
“If you look at the International Criminal Court which looks
at widespread atrocities, they talk about victims being typically
defenceless as a circumstance of aggravation,” he said.
“So it does take a different type of person to kill a child because
most of us have those protections for children. However, when
you look at predators who go out looking to kill, they’re in
a different category to someone who has very bad parenting
skills, is under a lot of pressure and reacts in the wrong way.”
Major Crime Squad Detective Senior Sergeant Greg
McDonald said he had investigated a number of child homicides,
including the 2011 alleged murder-suicide in Port Denison
which is yet to be finalised by way of Coronial Inquest. It will be
alleged the mother was responsible for killing her two children
before taking her own life.
“A common theme among witnesses was that it was
inconceivable the woman they knew could be suspected of
committing such a crime,” he said. “The woman they knew is not
the woman we allege committed the offence.”
“It appears her actions were out of character which makes
it very hard to understand why someone would commit an
offence against anyone’s child, let alone their own.”
Det. Sen-Sgt Giesen suggested the mother was most likely
suffering a psychotic episode and mental health issues are often
a contributing factor.
“International research on mothers who kill their children
shows that in some cases these mothers believe they are saving
their children from something horrible. It is a rational thought
process, but with an irrational premise.”
Det. Sen-Sgt McDonald, who is a father of two, said luckily
the Major Crime Squad is not called on to investigate the deaths
of many children, but said they are fairly regular occurrences.
Being part of the dedicated squad which investigates these serious
and often confronting crimes also garners an incredible amount
of satisfaction for the officers, Det. Sen-Sgt McDonald says.
“When you talk about murder, you’re not just talking about
complex people who commit murders, but the motives for people
in most cases are slightly different,” he said.
“No two cases are the same. On some occasions the offender
is apprehended quickly and makes full admissions whilst others
can take years to resolve or remain unsolved. Even when matters
are resolved quickly extensive work has to be done regarding the
investigation and brief preparation.”
One of those cases that took a long time to come to justice
was the murder of millionaire businessman Craig Puddy by
Cameron Mansell.
Mansell was found guilty of murder following a 10-week trial
in the Supreme Court.
A prosecutor told the court that Mr Puddy thought Mansell
stole money from him, which instigated an argument. Police said
Mansell hit Mr Puddy on the head, put his body in a wheelie bin
and dumped it.
Following Mr Puddy’s disappearance, Mansell fled to
Queensland.
Det. Sen-Sgt McDonald, who was the senior investigating
officer, said the case was a long, drawn-out investigation.
“It took a long time to investigate and subsequently convict
Mansell. Unfortunately we are still unable to locate Mr Puddy’s
body,” he said.
“I still have that in the back of my mind that I would like to find
Craig Puddy’s body and how important this is to the family. All
they want is to have their son back.”
The investigation of homicides requires specialist skills where
there is significant scrutiny on the investigative actions taken.
Officers build knowledge over time and retention of them in the
squad for longer periods can be useful.
However, as with other areas in WA Police, there are tenure
restrictions.
“It would be good if we could find a way to retain people because
a lot of people don’t really want to leave, but they’re in a position
where they’re obliged to,” he said.
“I think the hours worked can put some people off coming to
the squad however everyone who works here finds it very
satisfying,” Det. Sen-Sgt McDonald said.
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Opinion
Lindsay Garratt
Metropolitan Region Director
Forensic experts place Reform
under the microscope
In February, the Midland
Workshops Branch meeting
was packed with forensic
officers, quite rightly anxious
about the Frontline 2020
Reform and what it meant for
their future careers.
…what struck me was
the Superintendent’s
willingness to engage
in very open and frank
discussion about
the future of the
Forensic Division…
Many years ago, these Members
made career choices to specialise in
their respective forensic fields and
committed many hours to be trained
as experts. Now, the officers are feeling
the career rug has been unexpectedly
yanked from under their feet.
It was natural for their anxiety to
be expressed as anger, generated from
the corridor whispers of civilianisation.
The officers’ visions of a forensic
future were engulfed by images of two
alternatives: one, a significant pay cut
if they remain, or two, being marched
off to the frontline, a distant memory
for many and necessitating hours or
even years of re-skilling.
In an ef for t to open up
communications, myself and
Branch President Russell Gardiner
approached the head of the Forensic
Division, Superintendent Tony Flack,
to bring the Members’ documented
concerns to his attention.
Through this discus sion, an
invitation was extended to
Superintendent Flack to attend
regular Branch meetings to field
questions and keep Members updated
on the plans and the progress of the
reform process, which he kindly and
willingly accepted.
As a Director of your Union, it is not
my job to pedal corporate messages,
and certainly not propaganda, for
the sake of the corporate good,
but to advocate on your behalf, as
Members. This often places us at odds
with Government as well as senior
managers who are also Members.
However, I need to give credit
to the leadership demonstrated by
Superintendent Flack.
In a special Midland Workshops
Branch meeting, equally well attended
as the first, the Superintendent
immediately took the floor and
proceeded to explain the drivers of
the reform. He outlined a range of
possible outcomes, what it may mean
for the Forensic Division and the
future of many Members.
While the content would have
been of great interest to the forensic
officers, which is too detailed to do
justice here, what struck me was
the Superintendent’s willingness
to engage in a very open and frank
discussion about the future of the
Forensic Division and talk about what
he called the “C” word.
It appeared that he genuinely
wanted officers’ input and ideas. He
gave an open invitation for officers to
sit down with him and discuss their
particular concerns.
In disbelief of my ears, throughout
the meeting I made regular checks
of my “propaganda meter” which
seemed firmly cemented in the
green throughout the entire time
Superintendent Flack held the floor.
Looking around the room and
from comments at the meeting, it was
evident that Members appreciated
his openness and his ability to clearly
articulate the issues, concerns and
challenges in a down to earth and
respectful manner that people could
understand.
It is still too early for forensic
officers to know their future however,
there is no doubt they are better
placed to start making some informed
decisions as we move forward in the
reform journey.
On behalf of the Member s,
I would like to extend a big thank
you to Superintendent Tony Flack
for addressing our Members and
setting the record straight.
Questions for Superintendent
Tony Flack on the future of
forensics in the reform process
can be emailed to Midland
Workshops Branch President
Russell Gardiner or brought to
the next Midland Workshops
Branch Meeting.
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Jessica Porter
Media Officer
PAOs on the band-wagon
The WAPU Industrial Team has been fielding questions from Members about the recent
reclassification of some police auxiliary officer positions.
Whilst this approach
may appear not to
acknowledge the prior
service of some officers,
it needs to be noted
that this is a recognised
industrial standard
that has been applied
for public servants
and police officers
historically.
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Industrial Officer Andrea Wyllie said the process involves
appointing all Band 1 Custody and Support positions within
Judicial Services, Perth Metropolitan and Regional WA to a
Band 2 at the first increment of the promotional level. The
incremental increase will be back dated to November 18, 2013.
“Whilst this approach may appear not to acknowledge
the prior service of some officers, it needs to be noted that
this is a recognised industrial standard that has been applied
for public servants and police officers historically,” she said.
Ms Wyllie said the Industrial Team had received queries
from concerned Members about their current classification
and that prior service was not being taken into account.
“Police auxiliar y officers who believe that they
have relevant acting service and are seeking further
consideration be given to their circumstances should contact
Personnel Services which will be addressing requests on
an individual basis.”
The changes were announced after a WA Police review and
a Union letter to the Commissioner addressing conditions and
concerns relating to police auxiliary officers. Reclassification
was one of the several recommendations raised.
“A review of the removal of PAO Supervisor Band 3
positions from the Perth Watch House was requested.
However, WA Police did not support the proposal claiming
consideration was given to the matter from a corporate
perspective and police operational requirements did not
support the reinstatement of the positions,” Ms Wyllie said.
“Further to this, issues relating to the implementation of
an internal transfer policy for PAOs and transfers including
GROH Housing were raised with both receiving a limited
amount of consideration by WA Police.”
Ms Wyllie said WA Police said an additional number of
PAO resources had been identified for allocation to the Perth
Watch House and these would be rolled out during the year,
allowing officers more frequent and longer opportunities for
rotation within the Perth Metropolitan Region.
People Who Care
Police officers are entitled to up to 40 hours per calendar
year to care for a sick family member and last month,
the Industrial Team had a dozen queries about what this
leave entails.
Ms Wyllie said questions often arise from officers
regarding the definition of a “sick family member” and what
is and, how do you satisfy a “reasonable person”.
Ms Wyllie said the definition of what classifies an individual
as a family member is outlined in the Industrial Agreement in
sub-clause 3 of Clause 34:
(a)The partner of the employee;
(b)The child, step child or grandchild of the
employee (including an adult child, step child
or grandchild);
(c)The parent, step parent, or grandparent
whether they live with the employee or not;
(d)The sibling of an employee; or
(e)Any other person who, at or immediately before the
relevant time for assessing the employee’s eligibility
to take carers leave, lived with the employee as a
member of the employees household.
“The entitlement is available to employees in times where
a family member is suffering from illness, injury or in the case
of an unexpected emergency relating to a family member.
If an individual finds themselves in a situation where their
circumstances do not fall within these broad categories
then access to another form of leave, paid or unpaid may be
appropriate,” she said.
“Evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person is to
be provided to the employer when requesting carers leave
and the entitlement is not cumulative from year to year.
“If attendance at a medical practitioner, dentist or
chiropractor/physiotherapist is necessary then a medical
certificate can be obtained as suitable evidence,”
Ms Wyllie advised.
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In some instances, Ms Wyllie says, this may not be the case
and it may be appropriate to have a conversation between
the individual and the certifying officer where knowledge of
the situation is shared, or if relevant, a note from the school
nurse, teacher or carer can be provided.
Alternatively, Ms Wyllie says a statutory declaration can be
completed by the officer outlining the circumstances, bearing
in mind that information about a third party is a private matter.
All documentation submitted by an employee should be kept
for five years to assist with any auditing that may arise.
“If an individual has exhausted the entire 40 hours carers
leave within the calendar year then an additional 40 hours can
be accessed through their illness and injury leave entitlements
and after 80 hours has been accessed within a 12-month
period, alternative leave must be sought,” she said.
Evidence that would satisfy a reasonable
person is to be provided to the employer when
requesting carers leave and the entitlement is
not cumulative from year to year.
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Police News April 2014
Steven glover
Media Officer
New Year’s Eve
As a result of an audit conducted by Field Officer Dave Lampard regarding the New Year’s
Eve operations out of the Perth Police Centre, WA Police management has acknowledged
there were a number of industrial anomalies.
A number of Members were rostered to work a single shift on
night shift and then either a day or afternoon shift being worked
for the remainder of the week.
Mr Lampard said not only was this a breach of the industrial
agreement by the employer, any Member who agrees or
volunteers to work this pattern is also in breach.
“A number of areas had contacted the Union prior to
developing the roster for this period and our advice helped them
roster shifts that were compliant with the hours of duty clause
and the WA Police Manual Policy on Rostering,” Mr Lampard said.
“If in doubt on any of these issue we urge managers and
Members to contact the Union’s Industrial Team for advice.”
…not only was this
a breach of the
industrial agreement
by the employer, any
Member who agrees or
volunteers to work this
pattern is also in breach.
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EXERCISE YARDS AND SALLY PORTS
Some serious issues have been observed regarding exercise
yards and Sally Port arrangements at a number of police stations
during recent inspections by Union Directors and staff.
President George Tilbury during his 2013 field trip to the
Kimberley and on a recent trip to Mt Magnet for the opening of
the new $8.6 million police station, noticed a number of issues
which have now been brought to WA Police’s attention.
These issues have been acknowledged by WA Police and
the Building Management Branch has been tasked to rectify
the problems.
Mr Lampard said the last thing Members needed was another
custodial care incident.
“Every engineering measure possible should be used to
prevent this from happening within the scope of the Police
Building Code,” he said.
“The code is an excellent manual and contains technical
details on all areas of police facility design and construction.”
Mr Lampard urged OICs with concerns about design
deficiencies of any project, where they are part of the
pre-design process to contact him at WAPU HQ.
FIELD TRIPS
Field Officer Dean Giacomini and Media Officer Steven
Glover visited police stations and Members in the Wheatbelt
and the Eastern Goldfields in February.
Mr Giacomini spoke at the Merredin Branch meeting
where Members from surrounding towns including
Koorda, Bruce Rock and Bencubbin heard about major
issues the Union was working on such as the Workforce
Reform Bill and the upcoming industrial agreement
negotiations.
Following the Merredin meeting, they travelled to
Kalgoorlie for the Eastern Goldfields Branch Annual
General Meeting. President George Tilbury also attended
the meeting and took the opportunity to outline a
number of issues and answer questions from Members.
Branch President Bill Little stepped aside as Senior
Constable Dave Curtis was elected as the new President
with Justin Tarasinski continuing as Vice President and
Johnny Hennah as Secretary.
Last month, Mr Giacomini also conducted a tour of the
Midwest with visits to Three Springs, Geraldton, Mullewa
and a visit to Gingin on the way home.
The visit to Three Springs saw the Branch meeting
conducted at the proposed Three Springs Police and Justice
Complex which is due for completion in December 2014.
The former Department of Agriculture and Food WA
building will be converted and will operate as a ‘hub’ in
the southern part of the Midwest Gascoyne District.
Mr Giacomini and Mr Lampard also attended the South
East Metropolitan Branch meeting after a merger between
Armadale and South East Metropolitan branches.
Members in South East Metropolitan District interested
in getting involved are encouraged to contact Branch
officials Peter McGee, Anthony Pymm or Ryan Hayter.
Field Report
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FIELD OFFICER ROLES
The Union has undertaken a review of the Field Officer
roles and has restructured the portfolio so that both Field
Officers will now carry out the same role and responsibilities.
Mr Lampard and Mr Giacomini will now take on a portion
of branch duties with Mr Lampard looking after branches
in the southern metropolitan area, South West and Great
Southern Districts. While sharing work on occupational
safety and health (OSH) and resource issues, Mr Lampard
will remain part of the Police Federation of Australia’s (PFA)
OHS subcommittee.
Mr Giacomini will tackle the northern metropolitan areas,
Pilbara, Kimberley and Goldfields and also oversee Branch
official training, which will be available to all Branch officials
later in the year.
01 Eastern Goldfields Branch Secretary Johnny Hannah, WAPU
President George Tilbury and new Branch President Dave Curtis.
02 Central Midlands Branch officials Peter Toia, Alan Page and Max
Walker at Gingin Police Station. 03 Geraldton Branch officials Michael
Hall, Jonine Harrison and Matt Froude with Central Region Director Mick
Gill on the Geraldton foreshore. 04 Central West Coat Branch officials
Jason Mercer, Darren Gill and Kristy Cannon outside the new Three
Springs Police and Justice Complex due for completion in December
2014. 05 South East Metropolitan Branch officials Anthony Pymm,
Peter McGee and Ryan Hayter outside of Armadale Police Station.
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Q&A
Sergeant John Raphael
WA Police Air Wing
Q:
What should
WA Police do
with police
officers who
can no longer
serve on the
frontline?
First Class Constable
Johnny Hennah
Goldfields-Esperance
Liquor Enforcement
“I have been fortunate so far in my
career to only spend a very short time off the frontline line
due to a small injury. I have met other officers who through
no fault of their own can no longer work on the frontline
or were off the frontline for an extended period of time
due to serious injury. I think WAPOL has been excellent
and very supportive in providing those Members with
positions to remain in the agency.
There will always be administrative type roles
within the police which would suit Members unable to
conduct frontline duties. Whether the reform process
will abolish these positions for sworn police is yet to be
seen, however the opportunity should be afforded to
the Member to stay within the Agency, whether it be in a
sworn or unsworn capacity.
We’re all aware policing is tough on our bodies and
minds and the job puts a great deal of stress on us. We
provide a service to the community which is dynamic
and let’s be honest not many people would want to do it.
Our Members get injured putting their lives on the line
for the community and I hope in the future our Members
will be fully supported within the agency and not just
cast aside.”
Daniel Kaminski
Mt Magnet Police Station
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“Police officers that are unable to
serve operationally on the frontline would be great in
a sense of behind the counter jobs, such as your CSOs.
Obviously with their experience and knowledge they
are great in relation to dealing with the public. It would
be very helpful for those guys to be in that position and it
would help us out a lot because they know what people
are talking about and how best to deal with things.
I think that would be a very valuable tool for us rather
than being medically discharged.”
“The Government and the
Department have a responsibility to look after the hard
working, serving people regardless of their circumstances.
If their circumstances change, they should treat them
with respect and make sure they are looked after.”
Jodie Jarvis
Goomalling Police Station
“If an officer can no longer work
on the frontline due to an injury sustained during the
course of their employment or due to age or ill health,
the organisation should provide them with employment
within the organisation.
It should be WAPOL’s responsibility to continue to
provide employment to its employees regardless of their
physical attributes.
Most officers join for a career which can include diversity
in frontline policing and in management and planning.
To discriminate against an officer who is unable to
provide frontline policing is wrong.
The skill set acquired by most officers during their
career can provide WAPOL with the necessary expertise
to perform their duties.
Any adverse action against officers that no longer
serve on the frontline could suggest that the executive
management team should not be police officers either.”
Constable Karli Jager
Mt Magnet Police Station
“I definitely think that WAPOL
should utilise them either in office duties or at POC or
PAC, especially officers that have been in the job for 30
years. They have so much experience to teach recruits
and younger people in relation to jobs and how to handle
situations. They have job experience that even young
constables don’t have.
WAPOL needs to use them in a training way or if not
definitely non-operationally in the office where they can
give that guidance to junior constables.”
John Welch
Opinion
Secretary, WA Prison Officers’ Union
Respect the Risk – how we did it
WA Prison Officers’ Union
Secretary John Welch shares
his union’s battle with
the Government during
EBA negotiations.
It was during our EBA negotiations
in 2010 when I first realised conditions
were changing and we needed to
start thinking of a new approach to
bargaining. The Government was
starting to make noises about tough
economic conditions to come, and as
we all know the State has since lost
its triple-A credit rating and capped
public sector wages rises at CPI. So
when it came to negotiating in 201213, the economic landscape was
changing. However, our members still
had expectations of getting a fair deal
for doing a tough job, and we had to
juggle the weight of their expectations
while at the same time being aware of
the policies of a Government claiming
to be under economic pressure.
Once we had this knowledge, it allowed
us to frame our argument, put together a
strategy and develop messaging in the type
of language that would be effective to get
our point of view across.
So we made a decision to go over
the head of Government and talk
directly to the public. We started with
research – we needed to understand the
public’s position, how they perceived
prison officers and the job they did and
whether they had any empathy for
our members. The report that came
back was that the public generally had
respect for the fact that prison officers
had a tough job, an understanding
that the job was often dangerous and
that it was one that most of them
wouldn’t want to do. Once we had
this knowledge, it allowed us to frame
our argument, put together a strategy
and develop messaging in the type of
language that would be effective to get
our point of view across.
We developed a campaign around
the research with consistent, targeted
messaging. We created TV, radio
and print advertising as well as an
advertisement on the sides of a truck,
which toured around regional areas,
gathering media interest as it went.
We also made the most of free media,
again using the language, messaging
and strategy that had been developed
around the research. Every time a prison
officer was assaulted, we made sure the
public knew about it; every time there
was a serious incident in a prison, we
made sure the public knew about it. We
wanted the public to know what went on
in prisons and what our members had
to put up with while keeping the general
population safe.
The campaign was aimed at
securing a new pay deal before the
State Election. Our members saw that
the nurses secured a 14 per cent pay rise
while the Government was in caretaker
mode and they wanted us to push for
the same.
After much negotiating and stone
walling by the Government, we called
our first State-wide industrial stoppage
in 13 years. Just about every prison
officer took part in the action, which
attracted a huge amount of media
attention. When I stood in front of the
media to explain our situation, the
value of the messaging that we had
been putting out for the previous six
months became clear: they didn’t need
to ask why. The media were able to air
informed stories because they already
understood our side of the story.
Talkback callers to the radio stations
were already informed after seeing
story after story on prison officers in
the media. We had won the debate.
In the end, we managed to secure
a 12.75 per cent pay deal over three
years with no trade-offs. It was a great
result in light of the changing economic
conditions and a Government already
under pressure. I think it’s a good case
study to show that if you can win the
PR battle it can certainly help you can
win the war.
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Opinion
KEVIN McDONALD
Metropolitan Region Director
Have you got crystal balls?
Over the past decade,
police personnel have been
issued with a range of new
accoutrements such as Tasers,
to protect the public and
themselves when dealing
with people who offend in
the community.
What is known now
is that if there were a
complete change in
policy direction …
it would significantly
increase its effectiveness
and significantly reduce
the risks associated
with a weapon that
works less than half
the time under current
policy conditions.
In fact, the WA Police Union fought
very hard, and quite rightly, on behalf
of Members to acquire access to Tasers
for every operational frontline police
officer. There is however, one glaring
omission in so far as accoutrements
not yet issued, but one that frontline
police officers desperately need. And
that is a crystal ball.
Un f o r t u nate l y, t h e p o li c i e s
developed and re - developed,
together with tactical training are
now so protracted and convoluted;
the grey seems to get greyer and the
practical frontline use of Tasers more
difficult as a result.
Use of force policies seem designed
to better protect WA Police from
accountability and public criticism,
deliver offenders means by which to
sue and claim for compensation from
individual police officers and ensure
police officers are internally disciplined
or criminally prosecuted at every
possible opportunity for doing their job.
Most of you will know from your
tactical training that an analysis
of the effectiveness of Taser probe
de ploy m e nt s t hroug h out 2011
identified issues going to its reduced
effectiveness due to probe and clothing
disconnects. 52 per cent of probe
deployments were reported as having
a limited effect in terms of the intended
incapacitation of the subject.
Unfortunately, more important
data such as how many officers were
assaulted or injured as a result of a failed
Taser deployment wasn’t available.
It’s more than a bit of a worry for
frontline coppers who now know that
there is a better than even chance their
Taser won’t work in situations where
they fear serious injury to themselves
or any other person. Quite often
non-cooperation by offenders is initially
non-violent and it seems incongruous
that police officers have to wait for
things to get violent before they can act
with a Taser under the current policy.
It’s a pity they can’t see into the future.
Currently, WAPOL is attempting
to improve the effectiveness ratio of
Tasers through the rollout of the XP
green door cartridge which has slightly
longer conductive wires and probes
that travel at 70 metres per second
instead of the grey door variety which
travel at 60 metres per second. Whether
or not this increases the effectiveness
of the deployment and by how much
won’t be known until some time after
the rollout, when sufficient data is
available. It seems management
would have us believe the problem is
solely with the weapon and nothing to
do with policy.
What is known now is that if there
were a complete change in policy
direction which allowed frontline
coppers to use Tasers to gain
compliance over uncooperative but
yet to become violent offenders,
it would significantly increase its
effectiveness and significantly reduce
the risks associated with a weapon
that works less than half the time
under current policy conditions.
The police video shown by tactical
training of the arrested giant with his
hands on the bonnet of a US police
patrol car, his refusal to comply with
a direction to accompany police and
the use of a Taser to subdue him, has
always stayed with me as a perfect
example of how a Taser should be used
and why we should all have them. The
man mountain was restrained without
injury to any person or damage to
property. No further charges were
laid and no internal investigation or
criminal/disciplinary action against
any police officer.
Feedback I get from frontline
coppers is that while they believe the
training is about as good as it could
be, the constantly changing, actual
real life dynamics of dealing with
offenders in the field in accordance
with policy demands, contributes
heavily to the lack of effectiveness of
Taser deployments. Additionally, a
combination of restrictive and long
winded policy, use of force reporting and
Members regularly being investigated
and criminally charged is discouraging
officers from using Tasers at all.
The cur rent Taser polic y is
unequivocally to the ongoing detriment
of the occupational safety and health
environment of police officers working
in WA.
While we all wait for a more
user-friendly policy to emerge, I suggest
you go out and purchase your own
crystal ball, so you can see how the
clients you are destined to interact with
during your next shift will behave.
A crystal ball will give you the benefit
of hindsight, you can view CCTV footage
and gain an insight into the lies told
by the offenders, all before you go to
work and get assaulted or internally
investigated.
Unfortunately, the crystal ball I’ve
got shows a pretty bleak future for
frontline coppers using Tasers under
the current policy and I’d very much
like to see that change.
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WAPU HQ
Official Opening
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11th FEBRUARy 2014
639 Murray Street, WEST Perth
After six months of demolition and
construction, the refurbishments to
WAPU HQ at 639 Murray Street are
finally complete.
While the finished product is a
highly professional, built for purpose
and modern building, there were a
few dramas along the way.
The decision to renovate one floor
at a time, saved considerable money
on relocation costs and has improved
the conditions and functionality of our
major asset.
The building survived a flood, fire,
discovery of asbestos and a ceiling
collapse while WAPU staff had to
put up with drilling and hammering
throughout the process.
President George Tilbury said the
new building interior looked fantastic
and was now something the Union
and its Members could be proud of.
“The changes are a reflection on
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the investment we have made in our
organisation and the long term future
for our Members,” he said.
“We wanted to take WAPU into
the modern era and provide our staff
and Directors with the necessary
equipment and resources to support
our Members in the best possible way.
“We have maximised utilisation of
the space and increased versatility.
All offices are now located on the
one floor and we have significantly
increased security in and around
the building.”
The ground floor now houses a
training room, library, board room,
gymnasium and a number of offices
and interview rooms. It can also be
opened up to create a large area to
hold functions and other events.
“The Board envisages that the
police family will be able to utilise
this area for functions, meetings
and events,” Mr Tilbury said.
“The building is for all Members,
past and present, and I encourage
police officers to consider using the
facilities wherever possible.”
Mr Tilbury thanked Interite and
all of the contractors for bringing
the vision together and delivering
a building which will take WAPU
into the modern era.
Events
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01 The front of the WAPU HQ building.
02 Reception area. 03 George Tilbury opening
the refurbished WAPU HQ. 04 Boardroom.
05 Open plan function area. 06 Kevin McDonald
and Eric Couzens. 07 Mick Kelly and Les Horrocks.
08 Ward Adamson, Brandon Shortland,
John Foley and Jason Brewer. 09 Ken Manley and
Helen Williams. 10 Harry Russell, Mick Brennen
and Peter Kelly. 11 Richard Yates, Andrew Montesi
and Wendy Barry. 12 Peter Potthoff, Cyril Laurent
and Jon Groves.
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Professor Daniel Fatovich
Emergency Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital and University of WA
HEALTH
Exposure to blood
and body fluids
Police work involves a risk
of exposure to people’s blood
and body fluids. After health
care workers, police are the
second most frequent group
reporting such exposures.
The anxiety
partly arises from
the fact that the
source status is
usually unknown.
There are extensive resources
available on this subjec t, and
a par ticularly useful one is the
document written by the Australian
Society for HIV Medicine available
at www.ashm.org.au. This resource
also contains an excellent e-learning
module on this subject that takes
about 20 minutes.
The three major viruses that can
be transmitted by blood exposure are
hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV)
and human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV). Hepatitis B and HIV can also be
transmitted by other body fluids such
as saliva.
When people are exposed to blood
and body fluids, they are naturally
worried if they will get infected. This
risk of the infection being passed
on (transmit ted) is called risk
transmission. But what are the risks
and how can these be minimised?
We should be reassured that the
risks of transmission after an exposure
are ver y low. As a general rule,
exposures that occur in police tend to
be less significant than those of health
care workers.
Perhaps the most common exposure
is to blood and/or saliva to intact
skin. The risk of transmission from a
person known to have a virus infection
is zero for all three viruses. For saliva
that gets into the mouth, eyes and
bites that break the skin, the risk is
very low for hepatitis B, and zero for
the others.
Even for a high risk exposure (eg
blood contact with broken skin,
mouth or eyes such as a punch from a
bleeding person to the body causing
a skin break; a large blood splash;
blood contact from giving mouth-tomouth resuscitation if no protective
equipment is used) the transmission
risk for hepatitis B is moderate, and
low for the others.
As one would expect, penetrating
injuries (eg needlestick) have a high
risk of transmission. The figures are
1 in 3 chance of hepatitis B, 1 in 30
chance of hepatitis C, and 1 in 300
chance of HIV. Of course, many
exposures will be from people who
do not have these viruses, so the
transmission risk is zero. The anxiety
partly arises from the fact that the
source status is usually unknown.
Overall, the highest risk for
transmission is hepatitis B, which is
entirely preventable, because hepatitis
B vaccination provides immunity
(although the immunity needs to be
confirmed by a blood test).
It is standard procedure to assume
that all blood and body fluids are
potentially infectious. So standard
precautions are always recommended.
These are to use personal protective
equipment (gloves and protective
clothing), avoiding exposure to
broken skin, proper handling and
disposal of sharp objects, prevention
of e x p o sur e s d oing s ear ch e s ,
an d fo llow ing p r o ce dur e s fo r
environmental blood and body
substance spills.
If an accidental exposure has
occurred, it is recommended to wash
the exposed skin with soap and water.
If the eyes have been exposed, the open
eyes should be thoroughly rinsed with
tap water or saline. If the mouth has
been exposed, spit out the saliva, rinse
the mouth with water and spit again.
Medical advice needs to be sought
next to do a risk assessment. WA
Police has a 24-hour helpline to obtain
counseling and support if needed.
In summary, prevention is the
best approach, using hepatitis B
vaccination and following standard
precautions. You can however be
reassured, that should an exposure
occur, the risk of transmission is
typically very low to zero.
If you would like Professor
Fatovich to write about a
particular health topic, please
email your suggestions to
[email protected].
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We have agreed on our property
settlement – What now?
The breakdown of a marriage
or de facto relationship is a difficult
time, but can be made easier where
the parties are able to negotiate
a division of their assets and
liabilities by agreement without
the involvement of the Courts. But
what stops one party from “coming
back for more” at a later date?
How can parties formalise the
agreement reached between them
for property settlement to protect
themselves from the other party
being successful in a claim for
property settlement in the future?
While such a document
could be useful as a
record of the intention
of the parties, it would
not prevent either of
them from making
an application to the
Family Law Courts for
a property settlement
at a later date.
It is encouraging and such a good
thing that we see so many new clients
who have reached agreement with their
former husband, wife or de facto partner
with respect to how they wish to divide
the assets of their relationship. The
Court process can be long and drawn
out and in many cases people are able
to see the advantages in negotiating
an outcome that is acceptable to
them both rather than having a Court
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Parties are able to “own” the property
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We are asked by many clients
whether it is sufficient for them to write
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Justice of the Peace. The simple answer
is no. While such a document could be
useful as a record of the intention of
the parties, it would not prevent either
of them from making an application to
the Family Law Courts for a property
settlement at a later date.
Unless Final Orders have been made,
or a Binding Financial Agreement which
meets the requirements of the Act has
been properly executed and exchanged
between the parties and their lawyers,
then a party to a marriage can make an
application for property settlement at
any time after separation, up until 12
months after a divorce order is made.
In the case of de facto partners, either
party can make an application for
property settlement at any time up
until the expiration of two years after
separation. Even when these time
periods have expired, the Court may
grant an extension of time if the party
applying for property settlement is able
to satisfy the Court that the extension
of time should be granted.
Where an agreement is reached
between husband and wife or de facto
parties the agreement can only be made
“final” in two ways:
1. Consent Orders sealed by the Court;
or
2. A Binding Financial Agreement.
To have Consent Orders sealed by
the Court, the parties must prepare an
Application for Consent Orders in the
approved form providing the Court with
necessary information required in order
to consider the parties’ application
and determine whether the orders
that they are asking to be made are
“just and equitable”, and attach to the
Application properly drafted Minutes of
Order. There is no requirement for both
parties to obtain legal representation
for an Application for Consent Orders,
but it is recommended that one of the
parties instruct a lawyer to ensure the
documents are properly drafted.
The law with respect to Binding
Financial Agreements is detailed, and
there is a reason for this. The Court
has the ability to overturn a Binding
Financial Agreement or declare that
it is not binding where requirements
have not been met. The Binding
Financial Agreement is drawn by a
lawyer representing one party, and
both parties must receive advice with
respect to the agreement and have a
lawyer sign a statement confirming that
they have given that advice and that the
requirements of the Act have been met.
While in some circumstances a Binding
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option for parties, in most cases it is
recommended that the Application for
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are prepared as they provide parties
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Court has approved those Orders at the
time that they are made.
While in some circumstances
a Binding Financial Agreement is
the preferred option for parties, in
most cases it is recommended that
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and Minutes of Order are prepared
as they provide parties with a strong
sense of comfort, as the Court has
approved those Orders at the time that
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All of the new Members make up part of the State Government’s 2008 and
2013 State Election promises to increase police and police auxiliary numbers.
02
01 Transition Squad 02/2013
Robert Beck
Adam Bradley
Griffin Burbidge
Claire Cheadle
Jonathon Cheadle
Andrew Clark
Lee Cowell
Jamie Cresswell
Michael Cursiter
Daniel Done
Jennifer Forrest
Adriaan Geldenhuys
Faith Hoyos
Mark Kimber
Fiona Main
Paul McGinley
Mark McInnes
Katie Minor
Roderick Moore
Joseph Neal
Aaron Rigby
Marc Sanders
James Speed
William Stokeley
Stuart Trudgill
Nimal Valleekanthan
Shea Wakelin
Benjamin White
Lisa Wiggins
Robert Williams
Jonathon Adams
Michael Baughan
Jamie Brady
Thomas Briscoe
Oliver Burgess
Rebecca Corcoran
Simon Goddard
Stuart Kerr
Andrew Keyes
Ian Knapgate
Catherine McDowall
Gregor McDowall
Stuart Mosley
David Murray
Martyn O’Mahony
Michael Pepper
James Renwick
Adam Simmons
Jason Skuse
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June Tairua
Tracey Tarr
Aaron Taylor
Daniel Walsh
Arron Ward
Craig Williams
Ross Williams
Timothy Wilson
Rickie Winikerei
Gayle Young
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Jacqueline Annett
Naomi Bass
Joshua Billings
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Richard Denny
Benjamin Ducker
Donal Fahy
Michael Fine
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Paul Matthews
Stephen Murphy
Peter Oakley
Katie Patton
Ray Ridge
John Rowley
Kristian Tippins
Helen Tomkin
Burt Wahanui
Lisa Warren
Alexander Watson
Justin Williams-Jones
04 Police Auxiliary Graduation Squad 02/2013
Charlotte Alexander
Danielle Conlon
Drew Dubberlin
Jake Dunning
Kailah Ellis
Amy Harris
Jenine Holder-Campbell
Brandon Horsley-Paku
Rachel Librizzi
Nicola Marshall
Caroline Martin
Graham Murray
James Nolan
Cormac Ryan
Andrew Schultz
Russell Scowen
Dean Turner
Natalija Vuk
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05 Police Auxiliary
Graduation Squad 03/2013
Lauren Cluning
Holly Devenish
Kylie Dyer
Anthony Holmes
Sahil Kohli
Peter Le Feuvre
Stephen Morris
Natalie Parkyn
Jessie Parry
Jed Pickering
Sharmain Raine
Ryan Starling
David Trant
Fausto Valentini
Kevin Wheeler
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3482William Smith
3535William Todd
3581Kevin Jones
3782Graham Clifford
3850Peter Walsh
4082Frank Dirksz
4090Trevor Davis
4164Stuart Fozard
4206Ronald Timmins
4341Keith Pittaway
4344Paolo Zegir
4356Edward Trindall
4401Kenneth Corcoran
4409John McBeath
4416Lindsay Curtis
4455Gregory Aitken
4483Alice Trinca
4515Peter Williams
4531Graham Wells
4532Ross Hogan
4536Andrew Rigg
4539Russell Armstrong
4580Norman Smith
4587Dennis Collinson
4591Rodney Kelly
4593Mervyn Lockhart
4678Bruce Sharper
4685Neil Royle
4699Barry Shelton
4729Gregory Hill
4766Kevin Schorer
4773Graham Moon
4779Kim Porter
4782Denis Perich
4815Cyril Laurent
4821Ferdinand Gere
4862Brian Eddy
4875Stephen Ullrich
4880Brian Keed
4885Robert Corry
4887Jonathon Adams
4888Andrew Hill
4897Donald Hawkins
4904Barry Mann
4917Michael Wells
4918Stephen Stingemore
4919Larry Turner
4920Desmond Coffey
4921Ronald Crane
4924Francis McGrath
4925Stephen Brajkovich
4935Arthur Harris
4947Robert O'Sullivan
4986Stephen Sloan
4994James Wilson
5008Christopher Cassidy
5018Gary Flynn
5019Peter Zilujko
5045Ljiljana Cvijic
5068Anthony Moffat
5071Francis Bell
5095Bela Malasits
5118Vicki Wray-Watts
5129Philip Gors
5143Philip Clews
5153Michael Anicich
5207Harold Heavens
5250Stephen Jervis
5267Antony Jarret
5269Kevin Dale
5272Geoffrey Sorrell
5295Peter Smith
5296Gary Sparks
5336John Hart
5349Arno Albrecht
5352Dudley Congdon
5354Russell August
5371Jilles Jasper
5374Jeffrey Hilderbrandt
5378John Reindl
5392Bruce Murray
5418Paul Sampson
5422William Collidge
5433Robert Hislop
5472Robina Raabe
5490Maria Coyne
5503Gerard Cassidy
5512Barry Stevens
5514David Haendel
5522Darryl Stewart
5533Maxwell Haines
5551Yunus Wadson
5563Gregory Walker
5606Ian Pheasant
5631Trevor Snashall
5632David Trimble
5634Gregory Webb
5638Colin Asplin
5642David Lucas
5643Janet Pleece
5670Peter James
5707Neil Dawson
5710Malcolm Scott
5714Robert Taylor
5719Timothy Murray
5740Donald Campbell
5741James Little
5742Michael Mayes
5789Jerzy Woznica
5800David Whitelaw
5822Gregory Dalwood
5829Jillian Willoughby
POLICE TORCHES
• 150 metre throw
• 1070 lumens
º High, medium low beam and strobe
• Only 15cm long - belt size
• Rechargeable and supplied with battery
• Free holster for Police - just mention when ordering
40
www.wolfeyes.com.au
Phone 1300 911 007
5846Mark Weir
5863Raymond Collins
5872Steven Balcombe
5874David Roper
5876Paul Barfoot
5877Robert Moore
5893Graeme Arbery
5924Markus Kelly
5932Ingolf Stange
5936Darcy O'Neil
5941Peter Grover
5944Barry Kitson
5961John Cawley
6034Kerrie Graham
6047Gregory Maslin
6066Jeffrey Willoughby
6076Brett Bale
6121Mark Fairclough
6170John Esslemont
6205John Hancock
6223Godfrey Hester
6306John Dart
6316Raymond Holt
6348Joel Zanetti
6360Graham Cameron
6377Alan Boyer
6397Brian Joynes
6398Robert Stevens
6523Paul Drayton
6614Thomas Fergusson
6660James Watts
6728James Franseschini
6733Stephen Hackwell
6778Ian Wray
6783Albert Finnegan
6802Alan Nieuwenhuis
7101David Jones
7123Bernard Brennan
7124Christopher Lawlor
7148Geoffrey Bradley
7860Archibald Smyth
8183Malcolm Hicks
8346Rocky Scully
8363Chez Mitchell
8784David Robson
9518Peter Johnson
9617Bruce Fowler
10026Robert Bandy
10964Andrew Wright
Resigning
members
6276Anthony Brackenreg
6291Craig Sweeney
6520Craig Stevens
6640Kim Papalia
6811Gregory Saggers
6981Raymond
Van Der Kooij
7045Peter Anicich
7154Ian Mondy
7322Shane Pearmine
7348Ian Tinson
7493Ricki Wilden
7498Vandra Leigh
7574Rochelle Bailey
7590Glenn Allen
7845Warren Wheatley
8343Douglas O'Neil
8344Gary Boulton
8373Jess Olsen
8457Neil McMahon
8480Helen Hart
8503Jeffrey St Jack
8516Elaine Montgomery
9053Nicole Fairman
9055Allan Berry
9136Brett Hackshaw
9622James Clark
10045Durnon McCutcheon
10406Kenton Bibby
10424Megan Morris
10594Jody Trotter
10601Kristi Phillips
10665Bevan Steele
10888Natalie Boyd
10995Travis Healy
10997Tiffany Trust
11229Timothy Ayres
11358Kellie Carder
11375Sean Fitzmaurice
12193Casey Guyler
12282Jay Leeder
12438Glynis Ozies
12565Patricia Farmer
12576Goce Dilevski
12653Gayle
Skilton-Bowles
12813Anthony Kapsanis
12906Nathaniel Kett
13102Alison Cleggett
13156Damon Hall
13173Vicki Fourie
13517Adam Gunnis
13532Michael Henderson
13758Heinrich Wasserman
13871Ellen Cartwright
14077Rachael Giggins
14094Richard Clark
14335Brandon Reid
14404Bryan
Van Den Kerckhove
14732Caitlin Coyles
14838Bianca Murphy
40219Natalie Clark
99805Ryan Cormac
99818Russell Scowen
KICKING GOALS FOR THE
RYAN MARRON
FOUNDATION.
Date:
Time:
Location:
Saturday, 17th May 2014
League game kicks off at 2.00PM
Steel Blue Oval
Old Perth Road, Bassendean
Vale
Serving
11534
David Wood
Senior Constable
Aged 51
Retired
3243
Donald Alfred Smoothy
Chief Inspector
Aged 81
3290
Noel Charles Plunkett
Sergeant
Aged 80
2368
John William Lavers
Third Class Sergeant
Aged 83
3095
Norma Joy Thurstun
First Class Sergeant
Aged 88
The transfers list can now
be accessed in the Members Section
of our website: www.wapu.org.au
Steel Blue boots will be hosting the Swan
Districts versus Claremont WAFL game to
support the Ryan Marron Foundation.
FREE ADMISSION for Police Officers, Paramedics
and Fire Fighters - just show us your badge at the gate.
To find out more or donate to the Ryan Marron Foundation visit:
ryanmarronfoundation.org
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Where are
they now?
What are you up to now?
I have been very busy mainly in the West Pilbara,
Eastern Goldfields and Murchison helping out my
mates on their cattle stations. It is very hard for
them to get people to work for them due to the
hard work and poor wages.
I helped the Pastoralist and Graziers Association
(PGA) on legislation regarding pastoralists having
hand guns, also helped form a committee on
stock theft.
I have completed several investigations for
a private company, been prospecting and
travelling with friends and family.
In 2013, I was President of the Swan Districts
Football Club, which was very challenging,
but also very rewarding.
What areas did you work in?
Superintendent
David Parkinson
APM (retired)
I joined the WA Police on
November 3, 1975 and
retired on July 7, 2008.
In your opinion what have been
the biggest changes in policing
over the years?
What did you like most about
policing?
I miss being able to pull up hoons and thugs,
on my frequent trips away.
I am beside myself by the time I get to my
destination, after witnessing the horrendous
behaviour on our roads by a number of our
road users.
What did you dislike about policing?
Lack of support from other government agencies
and the judiciary, bullying by some senior officers
who did not have capacity to gain respect
from their subordinates and the never ending
paperwork that kept officers behind a desk for
the majority of the shift.
42
I was very fortunate to have travelled widely in the
State Protection Portfolio and saw all of Australia,
New Zealand and also travelled to London-MI5
and Belfast.
Probably the most interesting was the joint AFP/
WAPOL investigation into the Japanese Aum
Supreme Sect on Banjawarn Station, East of
Leonora. I was second in command to the AFP
lead investigator, this occurred after the sarin gas
attack in a Tokyo subway, killing several people
and critically injuring dozens more.
I believe I am the only serving or former police
officer that is both life member of the WA Police
Social Club and WA Police Commissioned
Officers’ Mess.
Like most police officers I started at Central
Police Station after graduation in 1976, I was
transferred to Kalgoorlie General Duties in
October 1976 to 1980.
I was then transferred to 79 Division from 1980-84.
In 1984, I was an inaugural member of the
Weapons Training Unit, after police became fully
armed, I was fortunate to travel the State teaching
police officers in the use of revolver, shotgun
and .223 rifle.
In 1986, I was transferred to the Protective
Services and Counter Terrorist Intelligence
Unit where I stayed until my appointment to
Superintendent in August 1996.
Upon promotion to Superintendent, I was
given the State Protection Portfolio, comprising
Tactical Response Group, Witness Protection
and The Protective Services Unit.
2001-2003: District Superintendent-East
Metropolitan District. 2003-2005: Divisional
Superintendent-State Protection Portfolio. 20052008: District Superintendent-Peel Police Region.
The diversity and the camaraderie, you never knew
from hour to hour what was going to happen next.
What was the highlight of
your career?
No doubt technology is the biggest change in
policing. I remember when I was stationed in
Kalgoorlie it took hours to get an MDL or licence
check, now it is instantaneous.
Is there anything you would do to
make policing as a procession safer
and more appealing?
Almost all coppers want to be out on the street,
interacting with their community, conducting
investigations and locking up baddies.
Police are now tied up with administration,
red tape and beaurocracy giving them little
time on the track.
I would simply try to have an auxiliary force to
handle these issues, obviously Government have
a part to play in financing this.
What do you miss the most about
the job?
Any special comments?
Policing people are exceptional people, the
Government and community need to support
them, not subject them to crippling budget cuts
and red tape.
Over 4,500
police have
trusted us
to look out
for them.
You can too.
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