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THE AFP CONFIDANT NETWORK

THE AFP CONFIDANT NETWORK. Our shared goal: To embrace and foster an AFP culture that has no tolerance to corruption, unethical or inappropriate behaviour. What is the AFP Confidant Network? Internal AFP Network (formerly known as Professional Reporting)

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THE AFP CONFIDANT NETWORK

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  1. THE AFP CONFIDANT NETWORK Our shared goal: To embrace and foster an AFP culture that has no tolerance to corruption, unethical or inappropriate behaviour.

  2. What is the AFP Confidant Network? Internal AFP Network (formerly known as Professional Reporting) Environment conducive to reporting corruption and misconduct NON ARBITRARY CHOICE for reporting corruption and misconduct Can allow for anonymity Provides support options and feedback throughout process Not part of Professional Standards (PRS)

  3. Why was the AFP Confidant Network established? Address Commonwealth Ombudsman concerns Lessons learnt Internally Other G.O./N.G.O. Various Royal Commissions

  4. Who are the Confidants and how does a Client contact one? AFP employees (sworn and unsworn) All ranks and levels Confidants listed under our homepage The CNCT can assist in identifying one (separation) Encouraged to discuss outside of workplace Encouraged to utilise Confidants outside their work area

  5. How are the Confidants selected, trained and coordinated? Selected or volunteer from any AFP workplace On-line training, 2 day workshop and ongoing refresher training Referrals are coordinated through Coordination Team, Canberra.

  6. Trusting the Network Confidentiality is vital to the Network We look to maintain confidentiality whenever possible May not be possible in criminal matters Does not affect our commitment to procedural fairness and the AFP Core Values Information is stored and managed on our own IT system, not on the LAN or PROMIS

  7. What do we do with Confidant Network referrals? All referrals are reported to the Coordination Team Available options and support services are considered Options provided to Confidant Ongoing feedback & support is provided to client

  8. Evaluation and Review Yearly reviews are conducted in partnership with key stakeholders Regular integrity checks for Confidants Mandatory training Quarterly reports identifying trends

  9. FAIR – the Confidant Network model Fairness – to all parties involved Advice and support – even if not a Confidant matter Independence and Information – not part of PRS Referral and Reporting – conduit of information and a coordination point enabling employees to fulfil their reporting obligation

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