Originally Posted by blade root
TBT,
How does this situation compare to the WA ASU lessons ?
Any org, whether EMS/Pol or Civillian, needs to be run by those with an intimate knowledge of SMS, FMS, the Act and Regs amongst others, in order to be able to provide a safe environment. In WA a couple of small holes in the armour spelled disaster.
ATSB found in the WA POL ASU a number of problems including:
Deficiencies with the Air Support Units procedures, training, and supervision of aviation operational areas such as fuel planning, fuel management, and night flying operations; and
Deficiencies associated with the Air Support Units safety management program, and limitations of the Police Service guidance and oversight of that program.
Now I have a feeling VICPOL aren't in the same boat, however a dysfunctional organisation just doesn't happen overnight. I have and do work for people who have little or no experience in what I do and it has caused massive harm not only to us but unfortunate bystanders as well. I wouldn't wish for that to happen here.
TBT