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This is an out of scope recommendation
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Aboriginal police aides in Western Australia
That the question of Aboriginal police aides in Western Australia be given urgent consideration in light of recent developments, including the Police Aides Review (1987), the development of programs for police aides in other jurisdictions and the investigations into the work of police aides reported in the report of Commissioner Dodson and in this National Report and the recommendations of this report. In the consideration of Aboriginal police aides special attention should be given to the wisdom of police aides being engaged to work in communities other than those from which they were recruited.
Aboriginal Justice Caucus Assessment
The Aboriginal Justice Caucus confirmed that Recommendation 233 is not relevant to Victoria.
Background
At the time of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC) Western Australia had had Aboriginal police aides for years. The scheme was criticised for being ineffective in improving community relations and poorly regarded by the Aboriginal community, partly because aides were often placed outside their own communities and performed traditional policing roles rather than liaison work.
Actions Taken Since Last Review
Recommendation 233 is solely the responsibility of the Western Australian Government.