Car Fire 16-7-08 - FRS, WAPol, AFP

[auntys_eyes]

A few mixed pics from the car fire on Horrie Miller Drive near the International Airport Terminal. Mercedes sedan v tree.

Welshpool 2nd (MPHR 72)






JB 10?



AFP

[Turbo]

Nice pics mate!

[wizzard]

i was trying to get a pic of the car in the tree as i drove past as it was in a good angle, very interesting, but i got the evils from one of the coppers

[woobla1]

I bet the afp loved getting involved

I feel sorry for them being stuck at the airport with not much to do. They must relish a bit of a chance to put the lights on lol.

[Tyranus]

Great shots mate!

[gkoutlis]

Well Done A_E - nice to see your Quality Pics back again

[crewman]

Hey Woobla, Just to confirm - the vehicle and officers in attandance are actually AUP or Airport Uniformed Police. Although they wear the AFP uniform, are in fact WAPOL seconded to the Aiport for duties for up to 1 year at a time.
Bonus for AFP is these officers operate under dual legislation.

[chrissss]

Nice pics

[auntys_eyes]

Thank you all for the compliments

[woobla1]

Hey Woobla, Just to confirm - the vehicle and officers in attandance are actually AUP or Airport Uniformed Police. Although they wear the AFP uniform, are in fact WAPOL seconded to the Aiport for duties for up to 1 year at a time.
Bonus for AFP is these officers operate under dual legislation.

oh thats interesting thanks for that info didn't know that. Is that the same around all airports? and why don't afp do it? short of Mpower?

[crewman]

Woobla - the reasons behind the cross over are varied. Manpower is certainly one, I'd imagine it costs less to employ trained and experienced cops as opposed to selecting and training your own. One important factor I'm led to believe is the ability to perform state Police functions. The previous 'Force' residing at Aus Airports was the APS or Australian Protective Service. Although employed by the Australian Federal Police, were limited in powers. Most related to Commonwealth lands etc before they could be enacted/enforced. With having WAPOL gazetted officers, simple offences such as traffic, behaviour or theft for eg, could be handled on the spot. This dual power so to speak, can come in handy when required for other more sensitive situations if you get my drift - National Security related episodes at Airports are becoming more regular.

Cheers!

[jasonjag]

[quote="woobla1"][quote="crewman"]Hey Woobla, Just to confirm - the vehicle and officers in attandance are actually AUP or Airport Uniformed Police. Although they wear the AFP uniform, are in fact WAPOL seconded to the Aiport for duties for up to 1 year at a time.
Bonus for AFP is these officers operate under dual legislation.[/quote]


oh thats interesting thanks for that info didn't know that. Is that the same around all airports? and why don't afp do it? short of Mpower?[/quote]

Yes, Many AFP officers are overseas on Peace keeping, I was told talking to an AFP officer last monday. jj

[ConstableCare]

Woobla - the reasons behind the cross over are varied. Manpower is certainly one, I'd imagine it costs less to employ trained and experienced cops as opposed to selecting and training your own. One important factor I'm led to believe is the ability to perform state Police functions. The previous 'Force' residing at Aus Airports was the APS or Australian Protective Service. Although employed by the Australian Federal Police, were limited in powers. Most related to Commonwealth lands etc before they could be enacted/enforced. With having WAPOL gazetted officers, simple offences such as traffic, behaviour or theft for eg, could be handled on the spot. This dual power so to speak, can come in handy when required for other more sensitive situations if you get my drift - National Security related episodes at Airports are becoming more regular.

Cheers!

Spot on "crewman"...

Cheers, CC