Vision

Question 1

**Vision - Example (Death in Custody - Pursuit)

Answer 1

Death in Custody (Pursuit), victim young FN man

led initial investigation for report to Coroner - manage multiple scenes concurrently and tasked staff to obtain crucial evidence (external CCTV)

tasked senior detective as family liaison due to extensive experience working in remote Aboriginal communities in NT - to enhance outcomes in terms of transparency, modelling Commissioners values of integrity, professionalism and respect

innovation in strategically preparing interview schedule and plan for +30 witnesses to differentiate individual conduct from collective response

analysed multiple information sources - identified significant operational deficiencies / lack of adherence to pursuit policy and also issues with trail bikes not being fitted with siren to engage in UDD

briefed Senior Management Team ESC & CCC on findings through IN PERSON BRIEFING AND EMAILS

relevant and timely updates to Coroner via email updates, sought feedback to improve on outcomes

Coroner made recommendations based on investigation to review pursuit policy which has since taken effect and led to positive reforms of policy in terms of risk vs loss of life

Discuss fact that victim was FN descent

Question 2

**COI findings

Answer 2

examined QPS response to DV, found cultural issues within QPS have led to:
1. deficiencies in responding to DV involving FN peoples; (mistrust, fear of DOCS involvement, resistance violence)
2. overrepresentation of FN in CJS (plus broader combination of factors, ie a) colonisation, b) dispossession, c) intergenerational trauma and d) systemic racism)

**found racism is a significant problem, manifests as discriminatory behaviour towards FN employees, employees from other cultural backgrounds and members of the community - in breach of their human rights

Question 3

**FN affairs op plan / QPS strategic plan

Answer 3

1. increase organisation cultural capability - maximise capability to respond to the needs of our communities including victims and those over represented in the CJS
2. Enhance engagement opportunities - strengthen relationships which focus on reducing demand across the CJS and reducing harm, particularly for vulnerable Queenslanders
3. Support and drive cultural inclusion across the organisation - continue to support and engage our people to create healthy, inclusive and safe workplaces

Question 4

**Cultural capability - what is it

Answer 4

refers to the skills, knowledge, behaviours and systems that are required for police officers to plan, support, improve and deliver services for FN peoples and communities in a manner that is culturally respectful and appropriate

**distrust and fear are exacerbated when police do not have or do not demonstrate cultural capability

Question 5

**Historical vs contemporary issues relating to police

Answer 5

Historical - police involved in massacres of an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 FN peoples during frontier wars, includes Native Mounted Police who may be responsible for up to half of these killings, capture of FN peoples and forcible movement to communities, the role of the superintendent in policing community, and the ‘protector’ being government appointed role in governing all matters pertaining to FN peoples, police enforcing legislation such as ‘the Act’
Contemporary - distrust and fear of police, police stations not considered safe, resistive violence, fear of child removal / DOCS intervention, fear of death in custody and other systemic barriers

Question 6

**Truth telling - why is it important

Answer 6

• treaty must be based on truth - how past laws, policies and practices have, and continue to, impact A/TSI peoples - builds trust, promotes open communication and strengthens relationships
• the truth about our past will help Queenslanders understand how modern Queensland came to be, but it may be difficult and traumatic - that is why it must be combined with ‘healing’
• create a plan for Queensland to build and share rich collections of A/TSI people’s stories that exist - acknowledge rich culture that has survived

2 stage approach:
1. local truth-telling and healing activities working with our public institutions
2. a formal truth-telling and healing inquiry set up under legislation

Question 7

**Vision - example - Kurilpa Derby

Answer 7

ID Problem - significant increase in persons attending local festival ‘Kuripla Derby’ involving street race of wheeled devices and subsequent closure of main street for party.

Anticipated safety issues to crowd and for local FN persons who frequent main street most of which are homeless.

ID key stakeholders - Event holder, a number of services who provide support to local FN persons and local licenced premises. Discussed ways of keeping all persons safe, including barriers to provide protection from wheeled devices to pedestrians and methods of keeping patrons within licenced premises and not spilling onto roadway.

Communicated with attending police personnel rationale of keeping all persons safe.