NSW Crime Commission

We’re looking for talented legal professionals to join the Crime Commission's Legal team. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality legal advice and representation, working on complex and meaningful matters, and being part of a collaborative and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Here at Wesnet we have known for a long time that GPS trackers are linked to DFV and other major crimes. Wesnet was pleased to be consulted by the NSW Crime Commission regarding Project Hakea (https://lnkd.in/ggTSAYDd), set up to investigate the use of tracking and other surveillance devices as an enabler of serious and organised crime in NSW. Wesnet commends the NSW Crime Commission for focussing on the perpetrators. The project made some terrifying findings based on the analysis of sales of over 5,500 tracking and other surveillance devices: • There was significant evidence of organised criminals using tracking devices to monitor, control, and test the “loyalty” of their intimate partners • 25% of customers had a recorded history of domestic violence • 126 customers were Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) defendants at the time they purchased a tracking device, including some customers who purchased a tracking device in the days after an AVO was enforced • Some providers openly advertise the use of tracking and other surveillance devices for covert monitoring of intimate partners, and sell discreet surveillance devices along with other products, such as purported ‘infidelity’ test kits. The findings and recommendations of the project call for actions to encourage broad community awareness regarding criminal use of tracking devices, create a regulatory framework for the sale of tracking devices, strengthen legislation, and reduce access to tracking devices by criminal offenders who are subject to AVOs, community-based sentences, and bail and parole conditions. #Wesnet #ProjectHakea

Our strong and stable economy makes Australia an attractive destination for money laundering. Criminals continue to exploit legitimate channels to reintegrate their proceeds of crime back into the economy. AUSTRAC is committed to detecting and disrupting this activity, but what are the challenges we face? And how can businesses mitigate their risks? Read our new national risk assessment, which takes a deep dive into the threats, vulnerabilities and other risk factors: https://lnkd.in/guZMDA58 Brendan Thomas #amlctf #nationalriskassessment #antimoneylaundering #moneylaundering

Today the NSW Crime Commission published Project Hakea - an investigation into the criminal use of tracking and other surveillance devices in NSW. The Commission analysed records of more than 5500 tracking devices sold to more than 3000 NSW-based customers since the beginning of 2023. By matching sales data against criminal histories and intelligence records, it was identified that: • 37% of customers who had purchased tracking devices were adversely known to police. • 25% of customers had a history of domestic and family violence (DFV). • 15% had a history of serious and organised crime. • 9% of customers had a history of both domestic and family violence and serious and organised crime. The analysis also showed a high number of offenders convicted of offences had used GPS tracking devices as a tool in their criminality. The Crime Commission has made five recommendations for reform, aimed at reducing access to tracking devices by criminals, strengthening criminal legislation to reflect the seriousness of this type of offending and increasing community safety. The report has generated critical intelligence and insights into this serious offending and provided a strong evidence base to Government on how the criminal use of tracking devices can be disrupted, to increase safety for victims of DFV and the community. The report can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/gUrKHbQW

Next week, the NSW Crime Commission will issue a public report of an investigation into the criminal use of tracking and other surveillance devices. Project Hakea: Criminal use of tracking and other surveillance devices in NSW outlines the Commission’s findings and recommendations to address the criminal use of tracking and other surveillance devices in NSW. The report will be published at 0900 Tuesday 25 June 2024 on the NSW Crime Commission website: https://lnkd.in/gaNVihaQ

We're #hiring! The Commission is looking for an Executive Support Officer to support our Operational Executives. If you have a proven track record providing administrative and clerical support services in a dynamic, high-volume work environment, this may be the career development opportunity you have been looking for. The role contributes to a high performing team and acts to ensure consistent, efficient and responsive services are provided across the Division. You will be responsible for providing efficient administrative and clerical support to the Division's Executive and various operational teams. https://lnkd.in/g5V5qPdb

We're #hiring! The Commission is looking for a Data Analyst to join the team. https://lnkd.in/gubDjFpy The Data Analyst works within the Data Analytics Team which is part of the Commission’s Electronic Collection & Data Analytics Unit. The Data Analyst is focused on supporting Operations through the analysis of data and the development of new analytic techniques. The Data Analyst is also involved in the development and delivery of key products, services and applications. You will be undertaking data analysis to solve challenging problems and providing technical advice and insight to support operational outcomes. You'll be relied upon to provide concise advice and determinations in a dynamic and complex work environment.

We're #hiring! The Commission is looking for a Forensic Accountant to join our Operations team to support the investigation of serious and organised crime. Apply below

We're hiring! The Policy & Governance Officer is responsible for coordinating and undertaking corporate and operational policy development, providing analysis and advice to support the Commission's core business. The role is also responsible for contributing to the maintenance of compliance arrangements, undertaking projects, research and analysis and preparing reports. The Policy & Governance Officer is also the key point of contact for managing complaints made to or about the Crime Commission. You will be passionate about developing and maintaining high quality policies, procedures, manuals and templates to support the governance arrangements of the Commission ensuring consistency and legislative compliance in the way operations are undertaken. You will also take pride in coordinating a high quality and responsive complaints management process, including assessing complaints, briefing the Executive as required and liaising with external oversight bodies. The Policy & Governance Officer is a key member of the Office of the Commissioner, assisting in fostering effective communication, information exchange and cooperation amongst team members and undertaking administrative and governance related work as required, to ensure that the team delivers results. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gX9SZsRz