CCC reports on actions taken by WA Police in relation to use of police dogs.

The Corruption and Crime Commission has obtained two unexplained wealth declarations in the WA Supreme Court equating to almost $1 million.

The unrelated successful cases follow investigations undertaken into the accumulation of unexplained wealth dating back more than a decade.

The Corruption and Crime Commission tabled a report in State Parliament today warning of serious misconduct and corruption risks when good governance is lacking, usual procedures aren’t followed, and when consultants act as public servants.

The report details Project Stella Orion - a multi-stage housing development in the City of Cockburn. Stage 1 of the development was successfully completed by private interests. 

The Corruption and Crime Commission has today tabled in State Parliament a Report on oversight of a police investigation into an arrest for disorderly conduct following its monitoring and review of the way WA Police dealt with an allegation of misconduct by an officer.

The matter relates to the arrest of Mr X on 8 May 2020, who was charged with Disorderly Behaviour and, three days later, Assault Public Officer. 

The Corruption and Crime Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Emma Johnson.
Ms Johnson is making a return to the Commission having served as a member of Senior Executive, responsible for strategy and assessment from 2016 to 2018.

In the interim period, she has further developed her leadership capabilities in integrity agencies including the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority and Sport Integrity Australia, which was established in 2020 and where she was Deputy CEO.

The Corruption and Crime Commission has tabled in Parliament a report detailing a Police Sergeant’s unacceptable treatment of a man in custody, and formed an opinion of serious misconduct against the officer.

Its inquiry follows an ‘inadequate’ managerial investigation by WA Police and underlines the importance of the Commission’s oversight role.

In this issue you will find:

• The most frequent types of allegations across the WA public sector.
• The allegation categories for WA Police Force.
• A focus on the Local Government Sector.

The Corruption and Crime Commission has today tabled a report in Parliament following its preliminary investigation into an allegation of serious misconduct at Rockingham General Hospital.

The allegation related to the death certification process for patient Mr Kevin Reid, who died at the hospital in September 2022.

It was alleged that an executive officer at the hospital attempted to coerce a medical services registrar into changing the date of death on Mr Reid’s death certificate. 

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the Commission’s operational and financial performance for the financial year during which time there were more than 7,000 allegations of serious misconduct assessed (down just 2.5 per cent on last year’s record).

The Commission assessed a near record number of allegations with just over half coming from the community, demonstrating an encouraging level of awareness and ongoing confidence in the work of the Corruption and Crime Commission.

The Corruption and Crime Commission's Annual Report 2020-21 has been tabled in State Parliament today. 

The report details a year of significant activity and achievements, with 7,190 allegations formally assessed by the Commission. This is a 25 per cent increase on last year and set the scene for a busy year.

About a quarter, or 1,860 of the allegations, were referred to public sector agencies (including the WA Police Force) for action, with Commission oversight.