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NSW Police Force Aboriginal Strategic Direction 2018-2023: monitoring report
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 NSW Police Force Aboriginal Strategic Direction 2018-2023: monitoring report
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The Aboriginal Strategic Direction 2018-2023 provides the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission with the role of monitoring the progress of the NSW Police Force under the Strategic Direction. The Commission has undertaken this review at the request of the NSW Police Force. Reviewing the Strategic Direction also aligns with the Commission's function as the independent police oversight agency helping to promote the integrity of law enforcement in NSW.
In order to monitor progress, the Commission sought and received information from the NSW Police Force, and met with a range individuals and organisations directly involved in addressing the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system. The Commission did not meet directly with communities for this review, but intends to take the time to build effective and lasting relationships with Aboriginal communities across the state over the next few years.
This review identified positive developments during the life of the Aboriginal Strategic Direction 2018-2023. This includes practical programs aimed at building relationships and helping to improve the lives of Aboriginal people. The Commission also heard about the essential role played by the NSW Police Force in helping to keep communities safe in times of crisis during the period, including natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic.
This report identifies a number of areas where future NSW Police Force Aboriginal Strategic Directions could be improved. The importance that police place on their work with Aboriginal peoples is reflected in the fact that the Aboriginal Strategic Direction Steering Committee is chaired by the Corporate Sponsor for Aboriginal Engagement, while the Commissioner of Police chairs the Police Aboriginal Strategic Advisory Council. The Commission hopes that these chairpersons, and the NSW Police Force more generally will take the Commission's observations into consideration when developing their approach to engagement with and service delivery to Aboriginal people and communities.
