Law Enforcement

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International cooperation in emergencies

14th October, 2008 by Malcolm Shore | ASM | Sep/Oct 2008
Disaster planners can ensure communications support first-responder agencies through compliance with ITU/UN standards.
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Maritime security landscape set for change

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
From preparing for the impact of climate change and rising sea levels, to heightened Federal and State law enforcement presence to protect our marine resources, the port and maritime security landscape in Australia is poised for major change.
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Interoperability: the key to emergency first-responder effectiveness

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
Australia’s law enforcement and emergency service organisations have undergone a quiet revolution in terms of skills, equipment and capability, particularly in the area of emergency first response.
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Seagoing patrol vessels strengthen police CT role

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
State Police marine commands are being strengthened with bigger, high-tech ocean-going patrol boats to help counter terrorism and seaborne crime.
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National criminal intelligence system coming

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
Federal, State and Territory police are expected to have new technology in place next year which will allow instant exchange of information about criminals and suspects from around Australia.
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Crime fighting and disaster response boosted

13th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Jun 2008
The Federal Government has allocated a total of $1.39 billion to the Australian Federal Police in 2008-09, including a $400 million package over five years for capacity development as well as regional and overseas deployments.
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Overseas Role of AFP expanded

28th September, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Jun 2008
The Australian Federal Police will receive $53.7 million over the next two years to help develop a more effective police service for the people of East Timor.
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Responding to high-tech crime

13th August, 2008 by Nick O'Brien | ASM | April 2008
The increasing use of the Internet for financial transactions and as an everyday business tool has created new revenue streams for criminal networks. Nick O'Brien reports on how law enforcement authorities are responding.
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AFP training program gets results

13th August, 2008 by Nick O'Brien | ASM | March 2008
Our specialist contributor, Nick O'Brien continues his overview of the International Deployment Group within the Australian Federal Police. Nick writes that an important factor in IDG's success has been its training program.
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AFP international deployment role grows

29th July, 2008 by Nick O'Brien | ASM | February 2008
Nick O'Brien looks at how the Australian Federal Police has boosted its capacity to provide offshore law and order assistance.
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