1. Day 5 CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions

2. CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions Day 5 – Session Objectives How to review investigations Briefs of Evidence Reporting investigation status Evaluate effectiveness of agency alliances Communication at a personal level Communication at a formal level Role of the media Legal systems, jurisdictions and considerations

3. Reviews WHAT IS A ? WHAT IS A REVIEW?  ‘A RETROSPECTIVE SURVEY OF THE PAST’  ‘A GENERAL SURVEY OR RECONSIDERATION OF A SUBJECT OR THING’ The Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary 1987 Edition CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions

4. TYPES OF REVIEWS CONSTANT INFORMAL REVIEWS INDEPENDENT FORMAL REVIEWS QUALITY ASSURANCE REVIEWS CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions

5. CONSTANT INFORMAL REVIEW A ‘Constant Informal Review’ is the process which occurs naturally during an investigation, where Investigators and intelligence analysts will review the progress of the investigation. CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions

6. FORMAL INDEPENDENT REVIEWS A ‘Formal Independent Review’ is a procedure commenced to scrutinise an investigation that is faltering of has failed due to an identified reason or a failing of the ‘investigation process’. This can also occur if an investigation has ‘stalled’, where an independent or new thought process may produce answers or results. CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions

7. WHAT A REVIEW SHOULD LOOK FOR All reasonable avenues of inquiry have been utilised. Sufficient resources are available to complete the investigation. Best use is being made of those resources. Any ‘lessons learned’ are shared in future investigations. Is there need for specific or urgent training. CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions

8. Timing of Independent Formal Reviews They should be as early as possible. They should have regard to any complexities or sensitivities in the investigation. Early enough to provide the likelihood of a timely conclusion. They should be conducted so all parties have some benefit from the outcomes. CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions

9. Independent Formal Reviews Terms of Reference Must be written. Must be clear and concise. Must specify a time frame. Must specify the resources available. Must include ALL relevant factors. CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions

10. ‘ THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE REVIEW IS TO ASSIST THE INVESTIGATION TEAM IN REACHING SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME.’ CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions

11. INVESTIGATION MANAGEMENT Professional investigation management rests on the following principles: Management decisions must focus on achieving the specific outcomes. (Carlos Cabal)(Melbourne Gangland Wars) Investigations are subject to the realities of resource allocations. The investigation process must be open to administrative, operational and judicial review. (Bandali Debs - The system used to manage investigations must be flexible. Communication must be clear and unambiguous. Where applicable, a multi-disciplinary approach is best. (Mokbel) CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions

12. Cont’d: Investigators and managers must manage quality, time and cost. Investigators and managers must use a 'system' to manage their investigation. (ICP / MIP) There must be a formal recording of critical decisions made during the course of an investigation (Byford – Shipman – Green River) Where relevant the organisation will commission formal independent reviews of ongoing investigations to ensure, among other things, that an effective and efficient investigation is being conducted. CIT Solutions Pty Ltd Complete Learning Solutions