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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1999 Week 4 Hansard (22 April) . . Page.. 1227 ..
Mr Stanhope asked the Minister for Justice and Community Safety, upon notice:
In relation to the AFP Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) position -
(l) How long has the position been in existence.
(2) What is the role and function of the position.
(3) What is the length of the tenure.
(4) What are the requirements pertaining to the position in relation to liaison roles with Winnunga Nimmityjah Health Service.
(5) What is the impact, if any, on indigenous arrest rates in the ACT since the establishment of the position.
Mr Humphries
: The answers to Mr Stanhope's questions are as follows:(l) The position of Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (ACLO) has been in existence since 25 February 1997.
(2) The Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer's role is to establish effective communications between police and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
develop a network of contacts within the police and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander communities to strengthen cooperation and communication;
establish and maintain close personal rapport with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander organisations and groups within the community;
build a good working relationship with School Liaison Officers;
provide timely advice on issues which may affect relations between Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders and police;
assist Indigenous community members in their dealings with policing issues;
assist police in explaining procedures to members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community;
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