Defecting Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles

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Dear Australian Federal Police,

Any documents that show the training that AFP officers (mainly ACT Policing) receive to be able to defect vehicles including motorcycles.

Not interested in legislation that shows what is an acceptable modification on any vehicle but more how the officer is aware that the modification is not acceptable or is considered a dangerous modification etc.

Yours faithfully,

Phil Richards

FOI, Australian Federal Police

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Dear Mr Richards

               

YOUR FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST

 

I refer to your application dated 10 December 2019, in which you seek
access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act) as
follows:

 

"Any documents that show the training that AFP officers (mainly ACT
Policing) receive to be able to defect vehicles including motorcycles. 

 

Not interested in legislation that shows what is an acceptable
modification on any vehicle but more how the officer is aware that the
modification is not acceptable or is considered a dangerous modification
etc."

 

Timeframe

 

Your request was received by this agency on 10 December 2019, and the 30
day statutory period for processing your request commenced from that date.
The due date for your request is 9 January 2020.

 

Information considered irrelevant to the scope of your request

 

The AFP, in its management of FOI requests, excludes the following
information on the basis that is irrelevant to the scope of a request:

 

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Please be advised that effective 1 May 2011 and in accordance with section
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If, however, after noting the above, you wish to raise any concerns about
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January 2020.

 

Yours sincerely

 

 

Bella (AFP23358)
FOI OFFICER - FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
CHIEF COUNSEL PORTFOLIO

Tel +61(0) 2 51269366  Ext 269366
[2]www.afp.gov.au
[3]Australian Federal Police

 

 

 

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Dear Mr Richards

 

Your Freedom of Information Request

 

I refer to your email dated 10 December 2019 in which you seek access to
documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

 

Upon consideration of your request, the AFP is of the view that your
request will take longer than 30 days to process.  The delay is
regrettable, however, due to the AFP’s stand down period for Christmas and
New Year being within the original decision making time and the absence of
key stakeholders to assist with the review of the information, the
AFP will be unable to finalise this matter within the 30 day time
frame, therefore it will not be possible to advise you of a decision by 9
January 2020.

 

Accordingly, pursuant to section 15AA of the Act, I seek your agreement to
extend the period to notify you of a decision to on or before 8 February
2020.

 

I apologise for the delay and any inconvenience this may cause you and
will endeavour to provide you with a decision as soon as possible.

 

I would be grateful if you would advise this office in writing of your
agreement to the proposed extension of time at your earliest convenience.

 

If you have any queries in relation to this matter, please do not hesitate
to contact this office.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

TANYA (AFP14692)
ACTING SENIOR TEAM MEMBER
CHIEF COUNSEL PORTFOLIO

Tel +61(0) 2 51269366
[1]www.afp.gov.au
[2]Australian Federal Police

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Dear FOI,

Happy to accept the extension.

Yours sincerely,

Phil Richards

FOI, Australian Federal Police

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Hi

Just a follow up on this request, was due on or before 8 February 2020 and still have not received a decision?

Yours faithfully,

Phil Richards

FOI, Australian Federal Police

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Dear Mr Richards

Upon checking our system, the due date is 9 March 2020. If you have any further queries, I will have the case officer contact you on her return next week.

Regards,

JACQUELINE (AFP12306)
PRINCIPAL FOI OFFICER/TEAM LEADER, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
CHIEF COUNSEL
AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE
www.afp.gov.au

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-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Richards <[FOI #5981 email]>
Sent: Friday, 21 February 2020 12:22 PM
To: FOI <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Freedom of Information request - Defecting Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles

Hi

Just a follow up on this request, was due on or before 8 February 2020 and still have not received a decision?

Yours faithfully,

Phil Richards

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Dear FOI,

as per your emails, see below. Not sure where 9 March 2020 comes from?

Upon consideration of your request, the AFP is of the view that your
request will take longer than 30 days to process. The delay is
regrettable, however, due to the AFP’s stand down period for Christmas and
New Year being within the original decision making time and the absence of
key stakeholders to assist with the review of the information, the
AFP will be unable to finalise this matter within the 30 day time
frame, therefore it will not be possible to advise you of a decision by 9
January 2020.

Accordingly, pursuant to section 15AA of the Act, I seek your agreement to
extend the period to notify you of a decision to on or before 8 February
2020.

Yours sincerely,

Phil Richards

FOI, Australian Federal Police

Thank you for your email.

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If you are requesting personal information about yourself then please ensure you enclose a copy of your photographic identification.

Further details on how to make a valid FOI request can be found on the Australian Federal Police’s website at: http://www.afp.gov.au/about-the-afp/foi-...

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The FOI Team can be contacted on 02 6131 6131

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Dear Mr Richards,

 

Please find attached our decision in relation to your Freedom of
Information request.

 

Kind regards,

 

TANYA (AFP14692)
ACTING SENIOR TEAM MEMBER

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
CHIEF COUNSEL PORTFOLIO

Tel +61(0) 2 51269366
[1]www.afp.gov.au
[2]Australian Federal Police

 

 

 

UNCLASSIFIED

 

 

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