Engaging with Partners/Inter agency Cooperation Week2-3

Question 1

External Partners:

Answer 1

• Nsw Health (Hospitals, doctors and Ambos).
• Fire and Rescue.
• Rural Fire.
• SES (State Emergency Service).
• FaCs (Family/community services).
• Department of Housing.
• Local Government.
• RMS.
• Correctives.
• Beyond Blue/Dads in distress/ DV support agencies (Police are to refer people in need to these agencies).

Question 2

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU):

Answer 2

A MoU is a document used where the parties wish to record an understanding rather than have an intention to create a legally binding relationship. MOUs can be contrasted with contracts, agreements and deeds, which are intended to have legal force.
Simple term = They are an agreement between two agencies. They act as a form of
Operating procedures. For example,

NSWP MoU with FaCs:
If FaCs want information about a DV relating to a childs welfare, we agree to give them the information and vice versa.
There is also an MoU between NSWP and NSW Health in regard to Mental Health patients. Allows the exchange of information and sets guidelines to how 22s are conducted.

Question 3

Role of External Partners:

Answer 3

• Provide statements for police (Ambos, doctors, fire).
• Assist in investigation with information exchange and resources (E.g RMS with licence information, address history, vehicles owned, etc).

Question 4

Skills required to engage positively with partners (EAC):

Answer 4

• Effective communication.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Continually building knowledge base.

Question 5

Why is effective engagement with partners important in achieving positive outcomes?

Answer 5

-Finding a resolution for incidents may require skills and resources from internal and external partners

Question 6

SCC (State Crime Command):

Answer 6

• Internal organisation that provide resources and trained police to assist in investigation of serious crime (Homicide, gang crime, major drug supply, kidnapping etc).
• You can request their assistance by submitting a (RA form) Request for Assistance form.
• Request must meet certain criteria; theres a checklist on the intranet.

Question 7

Some of the available Internal partners:

Answer 7

• SPG Dog Squad
• POLAIR
• Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit
• Forensic Services Group (FSG)
• Expert Referral Unit
• Tactical Operations Unit (TOU)
• Child Abuse Squad (CAS)
• SPG Intel Unit
• Negotiation Unit

Question 8

What do DVLO’s do?

Answer 8

A DVLO is a specialist in dealing with domestic and family violence issues. They:
• Providing information about the Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) process.
• Supporting victims of domestic and family violence through the court process.
• Assisting victims to access other relevant local support services.
• Keep up to date with legislation and inform other police.
• Quality review DV COPS events and charges.
• Run DV victim meetings and education programs.