❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice inquires into the transfer of a Ministry of Justice employee, a potential ethics breach, and the Internal Investigations Unit's surveillance equipment. The Minister's response confirms the transfer, addresses the ethics breach, and denies the unit's possession of surveillance equipment.
AnsweredQoN 519Legislative Assembly
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(2) If yes - (a) why; (b) was it related to the potential of a breach of code of ethics being investigated; (c) what position has this person been transferred to; (d) what skills and qualifications does he bring to the new position; and (e) was the position created for the purpose of the transfer; (3) Has the potential breach of the code of ethics been finalised? (4) If yes- (a) what were the outcomes; and (b) will the Parliament be provided with a report on the outcome? (5) If not, why not? (6) When was the original suspected breach brought to the attention of the Ministry? (7) Does the Internal Investigations Unit have surveillance equipment? (8) If so, what is the nature of the surveillance equipment held by the unit? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister
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Answered
14 November 2000
Response time
90 days
(1) Yes (2) (a) It was in the best interest of the Ministry to do so (b) Partly (c) Manager, Service Monitoring and Investigations (d) His knowledge of both, police and prison cultures and process together with knowledge and skills in investigative techniques (e) No (3) Yes (4) (a) Issues arising from the inquiry were brought to the attention of the former Manager Internal Investigations Unit (b) No (5) It is not normal practice to provide such information to Parliament (6) August 1999 (7) No. The items have been transferred to the WA Police Service. (8) See 7
(b) was it related to the potential of a breach of code of ethics being investigated; (c) what position has this person been transferred to; (d) what skills and qualifications does he bring to the new position; and (e) was the position created for the purpose of the transfer;
(c) what position has this person been transferred to; (d) what skills and qualifications does he bring to the new position; and (e) was the position created for the purpose of the transfer;
(d) what skills and qualifications does he bring to the new position; and (e) was the position created for the purpose of the transfer;
(e) was the position created for the purpose of the transfer;
(4) If yes- (a) what were the outcomes; and (b) will the Parliament be provided with a report on the outcome? (5) If not, why not? (6) When was the original suspected breach brought to the attention of the Ministry? (7) Does the Internal Investigations Unit have surveillance equipment? (8) If so, what is the nature of the surveillance equipment held by the unit? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes (2) (a) It was in the best interest of the Ministry to do so (b) Partly (c) Manager, Service Monitoring and Investigations (d) His knowledge of both, police and prison cultures and process together with knowledge and skills in investigative techniques (e) No (3) Yes (4) (a) Issues arising from the inquiry were brought to the attention of the former Manager Internal Investigations Unit (b) No (5) It is not normal practice to provide such information to Parliament (6) August 1999 (7) No. The items have been transferred to the WA Police Service. (8) See 7
(b) will the Parliament be provided with a report on the outcome?
(6) When was the original suspected breach brought to the attention of the Ministry? (7) Does the Internal Investigations Unit have surveillance equipment? (8) If so, what is the nature of the surveillance equipment held by the unit? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes (2) (a) It was in the best interest of the Ministry to do so (b) Partly (c) Manager, Service Monitoring and Investigations (d) His knowledge of both, police and prison cultures and process together with knowledge and skills in investigative techniques (e) No (3) Yes (4) (a) Issues arising from the inquiry were brought to the attention of the former Manager Internal Investigations Unit (b) No (5) It is not normal practice to provide such information to Parliament (6) August 1999 (7) No. The items have been transferred to the WA Police Service. (8) See 7
(7) Does the Internal Investigations Unit have surveillance equipment? (8) If so, what is the nature of the surveillance equipment held by the unit? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes (2) (a) It was in the best interest of the Ministry to do so (b) Partly (c) Manager, Service Monitoring and Investigations (d) His knowledge of both, police and prison cultures and process together with knowledge and skills in investigative techniques (e) No (3) Yes (4) (a) Issues arising from the inquiry were brought to the attention of the former Manager Internal Investigations Unit (b) No (5) It is not normal practice to provide such information to Parliament (6) August 1999 (7) No. The items have been transferred to the WA Police Service. (8) See 7
(8) If so, what is the nature of the surveillance equipment held by the unit? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes (2) (a) It was in the best interest of the Ministry to do so (b) Partly (c) Manager, Service Monitoring and Investigations (d) His knowledge of both, police and prison cultures and process together with knowledge and skills in investigative techniques (e) No (3) Yes (4) (a) Issues arising from the inquiry were brought to the attention of the former Manager Internal Investigations Unit (b) No (5) It is not normal practice to provide such information to Parliament (6) August 1999 (7) No. The items have been transferred to the WA Police Service. (8) See 7
Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes (2) (a) It was in the best interest of the Ministry to do so (b) Partly (c) Manager, Service Monitoring and Investigations (d) His knowledge of both, police and prison cultures and process together with knowledge and skills in investigative techniques (e) No (3) Yes (4) (a) Issues arising from the inquiry were brought to the attention of the former Manager Internal Investigations Unit (b) No (5) It is not normal practice to provide such information to Parliament (6) August 1999 (7) No. The items have been transferred to the WA Police Service. (8) See 7
(b) was it related to the potential of a breach of code of ethics being investigated; (c) what position has this person been transferred to; (d) what skills and qualifications does he bring to the new position; and (e) was the position created for the purpose of the transfer;
(c) what position has this person been transferred to; (d) what skills and qualifications does he bring to the new position; and (e) was the position created for the purpose of the transfer;
(d) what skills and qualifications does he bring to the new position; and (e) was the position created for the purpose of the transfer;
(e) was the position created for the purpose of the transfer;
(4) If yes- (a) what were the outcomes; and (b) will the Parliament be provided with a report on the outcome? (5) If not, why not? (6) When was the original suspected breach brought to the attention of the Ministry? (7) Does the Internal Investigations Unit have surveillance equipment? (8) If so, what is the nature of the surveillance equipment held by the unit? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes (2) (a) It was in the best interest of the Ministry to do so (b) Partly (c) Manager, Service Monitoring and Investigations (d) His knowledge of both, police and prison cultures and process together with knowledge and skills in investigative techniques (e) No (3) Yes (4) (a) Issues arising from the inquiry were brought to the attention of the former Manager Internal Investigations Unit (b) No (5) It is not normal practice to provide such information to Parliament (6) August 1999 (7) No. The items have been transferred to the WA Police Service. (8) See 7
(b) will the Parliament be provided with a report on the outcome?
(6) When was the original suspected breach brought to the attention of the Ministry? (7) Does the Internal Investigations Unit have surveillance equipment? (8) If so, what is the nature of the surveillance equipment held by the unit? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes (2) (a) It was in the best interest of the Ministry to do so (b) Partly (c) Manager, Service Monitoring and Investigations (d) His knowledge of both, police and prison cultures and process together with knowledge and skills in investigative techniques (e) No (3) Yes (4) (a) Issues arising from the inquiry were brought to the attention of the former Manager Internal Investigations Unit (b) No (5) It is not normal practice to provide such information to Parliament (6) August 1999 (7) No. The items have been transferred to the WA Police Service. (8) See 7
(7) Does the Internal Investigations Unit have surveillance equipment? (8) If so, what is the nature of the surveillance equipment held by the unit? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes (2) (a) It was in the best interest of the Ministry to do so (b) Partly (c) Manager, Service Monitoring and Investigations (d) His knowledge of both, police and prison cultures and process together with knowledge and skills in investigative techniques (e) No (3) Yes (4) (a) Issues arising from the inquiry were brought to the attention of the former Manager Internal Investigations Unit (b) No (5) It is not normal practice to provide such information to Parliament (6) August 1999 (7) No. The items have been transferred to the WA Police Service. (8) See 7
(8) If so, what is the nature of the surveillance equipment held by the unit? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes (2) (a) It was in the best interest of the Ministry to do so (b) Partly (c) Manager, Service Monitoring and Investigations (d) His knowledge of both, police and prison cultures and process together with knowledge and skills in investigative techniques (e) No (3) Yes (4) (a) Issues arising from the inquiry were brought to the attention of the former Manager Internal Investigations Unit (b) No (5) It is not normal practice to provide such information to Parliament (6) August 1999 (7) No. The items have been transferred to the WA Police Service. (8) See 7
Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes (2) (a) It was in the best interest of the Ministry to do so (b) Partly (c) Manager, Service Monitoring and Investigations (d) His knowledge of both, police and prison cultures and process together with knowledge and skills in investigative techniques (e) No (3) Yes (4) (a) Issues arising from the inquiry were brought to the attention of the former Manager Internal Investigations Unit (b) No (5) It is not normal practice to provide such information to Parliament (6) August 1999 (7) No. The items have been transferred to the WA Police Service. (8) See 7
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