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NEWS > 18 December 2006 |
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Former chief 'used' officer
A DECORATED former federal police commander who had the ear of Victoria's most senior police "overwhelmed" a constable with his power and connections, using the junior officer to filter confidential information to an MP's wife and union figures.
Constable Norman Dunn had a long friendship with former federal police chief inspector Kerry Milte, the Victorian County Court heard yesterday, and was introduced to some of NSW and Victoria's most senior police through his mentor.
When Mr Milte asked Constable Dunn to access Victoria's Law Enforcement Assistance Program database in co... Read more
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ABC Online - Australia 18 December 2006
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Police corruption watchdog gra
The federal Attorney-General, Philip Ruddock, has officially granted Victoria's Office of Police Integrity (OPI) the power to intercept telecommunications.
The Federal Government delayed granting the power to the OPI because of concerns there was no independent body to supervise the anti-corruption agency.
The Victorian Government has since established a new office to monitor the use of interception powers.
Mr Ruddock says he is now satisfied the OPI will be kept accountable.
"You need to be satisfied that when the task is being carried out it's being carried out with integrity and in accordance with the legislative framework, in accordance with the law, and that means you need independent monitoring of it," he said.
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