General news items related to AIPM and AFP activities http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:09:54 +1000 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:07:46 +1000 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) unlicensed version http://www.feedforall.com Following extensive consultation with stakeholders, the NSW Government today announced it has abolished the overarching department of Police and Emergency Services NSW. Emergency Services Minister, Steve Whan, said Police and Emergency Services agencies would continue to report directly to their respective Ministers. The recently established “super department” would be dissolved. http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html#EmerServices Mon, 12 April 2010 10:07:46 +1000 The 115th PMDP officially concluded on Thursday evening 25th March 2010 with a spectacular graduation dinner held on site at the current home of the AIPM at North Head, Manly, NSW. The graduating group was a different one from the one that started their AIPM experience some three weeks previously. When the class of 115th reflect back upon their journey, there will be many fond memories of the lasting friendships formed, the deep learning experiences and the collective courage to make a difference in the future within their respective organizations. http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html#115PMDP Mon, 29 March 2010 10:07:46 +1000 The 114th Police Management Development Program commenced on 8th February 2010 at the current temporary home of the AIPM, the picturesque Old School of Artillery, North Head. The 24 participants were extended a warm welcome by the Executive Director of AIPM, Mr Tom Rogers, supported by the Course Coordinator, Assistant Commissioner Peter Gallagher, AIPM Visiting fellow, New South Wales Police Force. The AIPM is very fortunate to have the services of Peter Gallagher for the 2010 program of events. Peter is one of the most highly respected and competent senior managers within Australian policing jurisdictions. His strength of character and true leadership qualities is a benefit for all who have the opportunity to work with Peter. http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html#114PMDP Tues, 2 March 2010 10:07:46 +1000 This year has seen the arrival of three new Visiting Fellows to the AIPM. http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html#NewFellows Tues, 2 March 2010 10:07:46 +1000 On Monday the 23rd of November the residential component of the 113th Police Management Development Program (PMDP) commenced at the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM), Manly. The program was opened by Assistant Commissioner Carlene York from the NSW Police Force. Carlene gave a fascinating insight into her career and her current leadership role as the head of the NSW Police Forensic Department. The PMDP aims to meet the needs of police, law enforcement and public safety organizations by developing and preparing a national and international cadre of highly trained and credible practitioners with the capacity and potential to achieve senior leadership roles within their respective organizations. The participants of the 113th PMDP represented Police and Corrective Services, from throughout Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Serbia and Vietnam. Due to the diversity of the group, many participants commented that their learning was enhanced through the different management and leadership experiences that participants brought to the program. http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html#113PMDP Tues, 23 November 2009 10:07:46 +1000 The 2009 residential component of the Police Executive Leadership Program (PELP) commenced on 13 September and was completed on 25 September. The PELP is one of the most eminent senior police leadership courses offered in Australia and, once completed, results in the awarding of a Graduate Diploma in Executive Leadership. Twenty four participants undertook the residential component. They were from Western Australia Police, Queensland Police, Victoria Police, the New South Wales Police Force, South Australia Police, New Zealand Police, CRIMTRAC, the U.K.’s Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and the Hong Kong Police Force. http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html#2009PELP Tues, 23 November 2009 10:07:46 +1000 Tony Negus has been sworn in as Australia's top police officer at a ceremony at Parliament House, attended by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull and state police commissioners. Commissioner Negus is the sixth person to hold the position, taking over from Mick Keelty who retired last week. He says terrorism will remain one of the main focuses for the AFP. "I think that we need to be vigilant, we need to make sure that we take this as seriously as possible," he said. http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html#newcommish 0A46551F-F092-4CBC-96D1-9B975D51DEF7 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:07:46 +1000 Between 6 July and 24 July 2009 the 112th Police Management Development Program (PMDP) was conducted at the AIPM. This residential component of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Management was attended by 26 participants from Australian police jurisdictions of Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Northern Territory and the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Senior police from Hong Kong, New Zealand, Solomon Islands and South Africa, together with two participants from the NSW Department of Corrective Services complemented the discussions and debate with the Australian police. The first week is always extremely challenging with the participants slightly anxious and ‘getting to know’ each other. Being away from home and family, together with possibly the first time to undertake tertiary studies can be a little unsettling for the participants. The role of the syndicate leaders, course mentor and AIPM staff is to provide support and encouragement and on the first Friday the team building activity at the Sydney Sports Academy, Narrabeen enables some ‘clear thinking’ time. http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html#112PMDP 3A40ADD2-42C0-4DCC-BA7A-2B7357838F6A Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:25:33 +1000 Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has approved with strict conditions the Australian Institute of Police Management development at North Head, Manly. Mr Garrett said the approval decision followed a thorough assessment of the project's impacts on the environment, with particular focus on the little penguin, long-nosed bandicoot, the site's heritage values and the Sydney Harbour National Park. "I'm satisfied that with the redesign of the project, the mitigation measures in place and the additional conditions I've placed on this, the project can proceed under national environment law without significant impact on the environment and the site's heritage values," Mr Garrett said. The federal assessment looked closely at the project's potential impacts on the nearby little penguin colony, as well as the long-nosed bandicoot, both state-protected species. As a result of this assessment, and building upon those matters considered by the State assessment process, seven additional approval conditions have been placed on the project. These new conditions significantly strengthen the environmental protections for the little penguin and long-nosed bandicoot populations, and for the site's heritage values. http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html#FedApproval 58579B33-7463-4FC3-AB63-17F19F3A3CD0 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:25:32 +1000 The Australian Institute of Police Management recently welcomed the return of Mr Tom Rogers to the organisation, as its new Executive Director. Mr Rogers replaces Dr Jim Hann who retired from the AIPM in February 2009. The AIPM is a terrific organisation and I am delighted to once again join the AIPM team and have the opportunity to further contribute to the development of our future police and emergency services executives. Mr Rogers is a familiar face at the AIPM, and has worked extensively in the training and education sector. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of contemporary senior leadership and management issues, having previously spent five years at the AIPM as the Director of Academic Programs. http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html#newED 540EFBDF-C79E-49D7-8C3B-F29F22C8BECD Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:25:31 +1000 On Sunday the 21st of June, one of the AIPM’s premier programs, the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council’s (AFAC) Executive Leadership Program, commenced at Manly. The program aims to meet the needs of police, law enforcement and public safety organizations by developing and preparing a national cadre of highly trained and credible practitioners with the capacity and potential to achieve the most senior leadership roles within their respective organizations. http://www.aipm.gov.au/news/news.html#ELP2009 3D43C33D-A3A6-4FDA-9288-898FF773775A Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:25:30 +1000