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From:
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Tuesday, 16 October 2012 2:52 PM
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s37(2)(c) Necklace - Substance Testing [DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
Follow up
Flagged
Categories:
Red Category
Sir, All,
PFA CI JIG Report - note 'key incidents'
It appears that the substance remains unidentified but is definitely not Potassium Cyanide. In separate
correspondence the Serco Deputy Director Operations has advised that AFP had performed the testing and found
that the substance is neither toxic nor illicit.
CI JIG Sit rep 10
Oct 2012.pdf
Regards
s47F
Lieutenant Commander RANR
SO2 IMA
Border Protection Command Intelligence Centre
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s37(2)(b) & s37(2)(c)
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
s47F
Tuesday, 16 October 2012 4:55 PM
s47F
s47F
s47F
Subject:
FW: s37(2)(c) Necklace - Substance Testing [DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]
s47F
Into from the CI JIG:
Key Incidents:
s37(2)(c)
s47F
From: s47F
Sent: Tuesday, 16 October 2012 14:52
To: s47F
Subject: s37(2)(c) Necklace - Substance Testing [DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]
Sir, All,
PFA CI JIG Report - note 'key incidents'
It appears that the substance remains unidentified but is definitely not Potassium Cyanide. In separate
correspondence the Serco Deputy Director Operations has advised that AFP had performed the testing and found
that the substance is neither toxic nor illicit.
CI JIG Sitrep 10
Oct 2012.pdf
Regards
s47F
Lieutenant Commander RANR
SO2 IMA
Border Protection Command Intelligence Centre
s47F
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(Security Classification: UNCLASSIFIED)
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RISK TOLERANCE SUMMARY
Title: Handling and Exposure to potentially dangerous liquids when handling and managing Potential Irregular Immigrants (PII)
Start Date: 05 Nov 12
Activity Context / Wider Situational Awareness: On 23 Sep 2012 a silver capsule was taken from a s37(2)(c)
client at the DIAC detention centre on Christmas
Island. The PII claimed that it held a substance that would enable him to commit suicide if necessary. Test results confirmed that the substance is not cyanide, with the
actually contents unknown. The capsule was discovered after the PII had been searched and transferred to DIAC custody.
Officer Conducting Assessment:
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Initials
(CL4, BPC)
Surname (Appointment/Rank)
AGS/PMKeys No.
Officer Authorising the Assessment (OAA):
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Initials
(CL5, Chief of Staff)
Surname (Appointment/Rank)
ENDORSED
______________________
Signature
_________
Date
OAA Risk Tolerance Thresholds
MISSION: - VERY LOW
AGS/PMKeys No.
PERSONNEL: - MEDIUM
RESOURCES: - VERY LOW
Signature
ENVIRONMENT: - LOW
Date
Officer Accepting Risk Tolerance Thresholds:
D.
Initials
Johnston (RADM, COMBPC)
Surname (Appointment/Rank)
AGS/PMKeys No.s47F
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UNCLASSIFIED
______________________
Signature
_________
Date
(Security Classification: UNCLASSIFIED)
RISK TOLERANCE SUMMARY
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s47E(d)
Risk
Ref.
Threat [Risk Event]
Impact(s) of Risk Event
Controls and Mitigations
Impact
Category
and Residual
Risk Level
Risk assessment;
MISSION –
MISSION –
1.1.1 Mission failure due to inability to maintain
good order;
Use of a poisonous substance
to be used for the purpose of
self-harm or harm to others
from PII.
Robust planning for border protection
operations;
Effective C2 arrangements
VERY LOW
1.1
Note: The poisonous
substance is most likely to be
found contained in a vial
attached to a necklace,
however may be concealed
by other means on the person
or within personal belongings.
Effective and timely intelligence;
1.1.2 Inability to respond to additional threats
due to exposure, incident control or MEDEVAC
Robust planning for border protection
operations;
Effective C2
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UNCLASSIFIED
(Security Classification: UNCLASSIFIED)
RISK TOLERANCE SUMMARY
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s47E(d)
Risk
Ref.
Threat [Risk Event]
Impact(s) of Risk Event
Controls and Mitigations
Impact
Category
and Residual
Risk Level
Training, education and advice on handling
and storage procedures
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
PERSONNEL –
1.2.1 Injury or incapacity; illness; death due to
exposure
PERSONNEL –
Trained first aid officers
Use of a poisonous substance
to be used for the purpose of
self-harm or harm to others
from PII.
Robust medevac plan
Training, education and advice on handling
and storage procedures
1.2
Note: The poisonous
substance is most likely to be
found contained in a vial
attached to a necklace,
however may be concealed
by other means on the person
or within personal belongings.
Removal and storage of items
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Trained first aid officers
1.2.2 Psychological effects & additional stress on
BPC assigned personnel
Robust medevac plan
Understanding of cultural differences of PII
Access to psychological services
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UNCLASSIFIED
MEDIUM
(Security Classification: UNCLASSIFIED)
RISK TOLERANCE SUMMARY
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s47E(d)
Risk
Ref.
Threat [Risk Event]
Impact(s) of Risk Event
Controls and Mitigations
Impact
Category
and Residual
Risk Level
RESOURCES –
Appropriate measures for escalation of force
Use of a poisonous substance
to be used for the purpose of
self-harm or harm to others
from PII.
1.3
Note: The poisonous
substance is most likely to be
found contained in a vial
attached to a necklace,
however may be concealed
by other means on the person
or within personal belongings.
RESOURCES –
VERY LOW
1.3.1 Damage or destruction of mission essential
equipment during incidents of non-compliance
PPE
Appropriate storage and segregation areas
for substance and PII
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UNCLASSIFIED
(Security Classification: UNCLASSIFIED)
RISK TOLERANCE SUMMARY
s47E(d)
Appropriate measures for escalation of
force;
1.3.2 Treatment/rehabilitation and workers’
compensation costs following exposure and/or
injury
Appropriate storage and segregation areas
for substance and PII
PPE
Planned approach to annual budget
Appropriate storage and segregation areas
for substance and PII
1.3.3 Remediation and repair costs for
infrastructure/property and equipment damage
due to exposure
PPE
Planned approach to annual budget
1.3.4 Use of additional safety resources for force
protection appropriate to the threat
Planned approach to annual budget
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UNCLASSIFIED
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(Security Classification: UNCLASSIFIED)
RISK TOLERANCE SUMMARY
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Substances handled and stored
ENVIRONMENT –
Use of a poisonous substance
to be used for the purpose of
self-harm or harm to others
from PII.
ENVIRONMENT –
appropriately
1.4.1 temporary damage and harm to the natural
environment through exposure of harmful
chemicals;
PPE appropriate to environmental conditions
1.4
LOW
Note: The poisonous
substance is most likely to be
found contained in a vial
attached to a necklace,
however may be concealed
by other means on the person
or within personal belongings.
Substances handled and stored
appropriately
1.4.2 demanding operating environment and
conditions
PPE appropriate to environmental conditions
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UNCLASSIFIED
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FOI Document #17
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From:
Sent:
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Subject:
Tuesday, 28 May 2013 1:14 PM
s47F
RE: WHS WG Action Item - Completed [DLM=Sensitive]
THX | Chief of Staff | Border Protection Command | Australian Customs and Border
s47F
Protection Service | Level 1, 2 Constitution Avenue CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
s47F
From: s47F
Sent: Tuesday, 28 May 2013 12:36 PM
To: s47F
Subject: WHS WG Action Item - Completed [DLM=Sensitive]
s47F
As noted below for your action item (serial 3 para 19 – Liaise with BPC‐IC to determine if there have been similar incidents related to hazardous /unknown substances. Answer: No subsequent Reporting held by BPC‐IC. Regards s47F s47F
Governance Officer Border Protection Command s47F
From: s47F
Sent: Tuesday, 28 May 2013 11:33 AM
To: s47F
Cc: s47F
Subject: RE: Information Request [DLM=Sensitive]
s47F Please be advised there have been no subsequent reported incidents of PII carrying hazardous or unknown substances. With respect to the incident you are referring to, the substance was subsequently tested by AFP and determined to be neither toxic nor elicit. Regards, s47F 1
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s47F
Manager Intelligence Planning and Support I Border Protection Command Intelligence Centre AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SERVICE s47F
From: s47F
Sent: Tuesday, 28 May 2013 10:39 AM
To: s47E(d)
Cc: s47F
Subject: FW: Information Request [DLM=Sensitive]
Importance: High
Good Morning, I sent the below information request two weeks ago and have yet to receive a response. The information is required for a WHS meeting between JTF639 Chief of Staff and CoS HQBPC next Monday (3 June). Can you please provide an update to me (or s47F
if preferred) on the below request by COB this Friday. Any questions let me know. Regards s47F s47F
Governance Officer Border Protection Command s47F
From: s47F
Sent: Wednesday, 8 May 2013 3:09 PM
To: s47F
Cc: s47F
Subject: Information Request [DLM=Sensitive]
Good Afternoon s47F
s22
The original incident that this query has arisen from is the incident last September involving a PII with a necklace containing cyanide. (I have attached the Minutes of the last meeting and highlighted the relevant section to give you context (pg 4 Agenda Item 5). If possible could you please provide this information by COB next Monday (13 May). Thank you for your assistance. Any questions please ask. Regards 2
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Governance Officer Border Protection Command s47F
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SENSITIVE
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MINUTES OF THE BPC WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY WORKING
GROUP (WHS WG) — HQBPC CANBERRA
27 November 2012
Present:
s47F
s47E(d)
s47F
Apologies:
s47F
CoS BPC
DG&CS BPC
MOS Aviation
WHS MOS
National WHS
BPC
Co-Chair
Secretariat
CoS JTF639
Co-Chair
Manager Northern Regions BPC
JTF639 J1/4
WHS Darwin
WHS MOS
A/g DOPSPLANS BPC
DOPS BPC
SENSITIVE
1
SENSITIVE
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2
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AGENDA ITEM 3— OUTCOMES OF RISK ASSESSMENT FOR EXPOSURE
TO CYANIDE
18. Discussion: A risk assessment has been conducted, and while still in draft form
no ‘high’ risks have been identified. Risk mitigators and actions will be included
in the final assessment.
19. The BPC Steering Group will be briefed on risk mitigation strategies.
20. Decision: This ITEM IS OPEN.
21. For Action:
CoS BPC – Distribute the risk assessment to WHS WG members and brief the
BPC Steering Group on the risk mitigation strategies.
SENSITIVE
3
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4
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MEETING CLOSED AT 1530 AEDST
SENSITIVE
5
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SENSITIVE
MINUTES OF THE BPC WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY WORKING
GROUP (WHS WG) — HQBPC CANBERRA
22 October 2012
Present:
s47F
CoS BPC
DG&CS BPC
Manager BPC OPS
National WHS
National WHS
BPC
Co-Chair
CoS JTF639
JTF639 J1/4
Co-Chair
Secretariat
s47E(d)
s47F
Apologies:
s47F
Manager Northern Regions BPC
WHS Darwin
WHS MOS
A/g DOPSPLANS BPC
National WHS
Manager BPC OPS
DOPS BPC
SENSITIVE
1
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SENSITIVE
s22
5
38
Conduct cyanide risk assessment and report
back at the next BPC WHS WG meeting,
or earlier if the risk is assessed as ‘high’.
CoS BPC
27 Nov 12
s22
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AGENDA ITEM 6—OTHER BUSINESSS
35. Discussion: The need to update medical advice provided to crews with respect to
dealing with cyanide was raised, following the recent occurrences of PII wearing
necklaces suspected to be containing cyanide.
36. It was agreed that an assessment of risks to both PII and Customs and Border
Protection/Defence crews would be conducted, along with the development of
updated medical advice. Defence Joint Health Command should be consulted in
this process.
37. Decision: This ITEM IS OPEN.
38. For Action:
CoS BPC – conduct cyanide risk assessment and report back at the next BPC
WHS WG meeting, or earlier if the risk is assessed as ‘high’.
MEETING CLOSED AT 1500 AEDST
SENSITIVE
5
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From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
s47E(d)
s47F
s47E(d)
RE: RFI BPC - s37(2)(c) Orange Necklaces [DLM=For Official Use Only]
Friday, 28 September 2012 4:10:30 PM
s47F
This isn't something that the PSIAT look at. I would suggest that you send the enquiry through to
Enforcement Ops.
Regards,
s47F
Senior Analyst | PSIAT
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
s47F
From: s47F
Sent: Friday, 28 September 2012 3:56 PM
To: s47E(d)
Subject: RFI BPC - s37(2)(c) Orange Necklaces [DLM=For Official Use Only]
Good afternoon,
BPC is interested to know the veracity behind any religious connections to s37(2)(c) orange necklaces
(as below). From a BPC perspective, we are interested to know due to any sensitivities in
confiscating personal belongings from IMAs.
s37(2)(b) & s37(2)(c)
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Kind regards,
s47
F
s47F
| A/g Manager Maritime Security Threats
Border Protection Command Intelligence Centre
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
s47F
FOI Document #22
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
s47F
s47F
s47
RISK SUMMARY [SEC=PROTECTED]
Tuesday, 26 February 2013 12:57:49 PM
20130108_RISK TOLERANCE SUMMARY_LIQUID CAPSULES.docx
s47F
Tomorrow is the BPC Stg Gp (1500).
One of the items is the WHS update.
From Sep last year there became a possible issue with
were perceived to be a self-harm threat.
s37(2)(c)
PIIs wearing necklaces which
, working to the previous COS, had the lead for this, which included
drafting a risk assessment summary (see attached).
s47F
Subsequently it appears that the necklace did not contain any hazardous material; I also
believe that there has been nothing further to indicate that this was in fact a “real”
threat.
Bottom Line: we want to put this incident to bed. While we can enter into the BPC risk
register (soon to be started), we can also notate that it was a non-issue. We will
obviously file it away for future use if required.
I will be there at the 1630 mtg. It would be good to quickly discuss and get your
perspective, including that I am right when I say that it is not a current “real” threat.
Regards, s47F
| Chief of Staff | Border Protection Command | Australian Customs and
Border Protection Service | Level 1, 2 Constitution Avenue CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
s47F
s47F
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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
s47F
s47F
RE: RISK SUMMARY [SEC=PROTECTED]
Tuesday, 26 February 2013 5:52:09 PM
s47F Ack. Thx.
| Chief of Staff | Border Protection Command | Australian Customs and
Border Protection Service | Level 1, 2 Constitution Avenue CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
s47F
s47F
_____________________________________________
From: s47F
Sent: Tuesday, 26 February 2013 5:04 PM
To: s47F
Cc: s47F
Subject: RE: RISK SUMMARY [SEC=PROTECTED]
s47F ,
I agree with your assessment that this issue is not a current “real” threat. I have not
seen any further reporting relating to the necklaces.
s37(2)(c)
Regards,
s47F
Manager | Irregular Maritime Arrivals
Border Protection Command Intelligence Centre
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
s47F
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____________________________
From: s47F
Sent: Tuesday, 26 February 2013 12:55 PM
To: s47F
Cc: s47F
Subject: RISK SUMMARY [SEC=PROTECTED]
s47F
Tomorrow is the BPC Stg Gp (1500).
One of the items is the WHS update.
FOI Document #23
From Sep last year there became a possible issue with
were perceived to be a self-harm threat.
s37(2)
PIIs wearing necklaces which
, working to the previous COS, had the lead for this, which included
drafting a risk assessment summary (see attached).
s47F
Subsequently it appears that the necklace did not contain any hazardous material; I also
believe that there has been nothing further to indicate that this was in fact a “real”
threat.
Bottom Line: we want to put this incident to bed. While we can enter into the BPC risk
register (soon to be started), we can also notate that it was a non-issue. We will
obviously file it away for future use if required.
I will be there at the 1630 mtg. It would be good to quickly discuss and get your
perspective, including that I am right when I say that it is not a current “real” threat.
Regards, s47F
<< File: 20130108_RISK TOLERANCE SUMMARY_LIQUID CAPSULES.docx >>
| Chief of Staff | Border Protection Command | Australian Customs and
Border Protection Service | Level 1, 2 Constitution Avenue CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
s47F
s47F
FOI Document #24
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
s47F
s47F
s47F
RE: Information Request [DLM=Sensitive]
Tuesday, 28 May 2013 11:37:02 AM
s47F
Please be advised there have been no subsequent reported incidents of PII carrying hazardous
or unknown substances.
With respect to the incident you are referring to, the substance was subsequently tested by
AFP and determined to be neither toxic nor elicit.
Regards,
s47F
s47F
Manager Intelligence Planning and Support I Border Protection Command Intelligence Centre
AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SERVICE
Level 1, 2 Constitution Avenue | Canberra | ACT 2600 | Australia
s47F
From: s47F
Sent: Tuesday, 28 May 2013 10:39 AM
To: s47E(d)
Cc: s47F
Subject: FW: Information Request [DLM=Sensitive]
Importance: High
Good Morning,
I sent the below information request two weeks ago and have yet to receive a response. The
information is required for a WHS meeting between JTF639 Chief of Staff and CoS HQBPC next
Monday (3 June).
Can you please provide an update to me (or s47F
if preferred) on the below request by
COB this Friday.
Any questions let me know.
Regards
s47F
s47F
Governance Officer
Border Protection Command
s47F
FOI Document #24
From: s47F
Sent: Wednesday, 8 May 2013 3:09 PM
To: s47F
Cc: s47F
Subject: Information Request [DLM=Sensitive]
Good Afternoon s47F
s22
The original incident
that this query has arisen from is the incident last September involving a PII with a necklace
containing cyanide. (I have attached the Minutes of the last meeting and highlighted the
relevant section to give you context (pg 4 Agenda Item 5).
If possible could you please provide this information by COB next Monday (13 May).
Thank you for your assistance. Any questions please ask.
Regards
s47F
s47F
Governance Officer
Border Protection Command
s47F
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