John Dawson Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Researched and developed investigative policies on search warrants, evidence collection and Powers of Entry • Developed training frameworks for compliance unit employees through effective research and analysis• Conducted research on strategic policies to inform compliance and investigation guidelines • Assisted with field operations relating to stakeholder engagement, education and investigationsAchievements:• Identified knowledge gaps and subsequently created and implemented policies regarding employee ability to confidently conduct compliance and criminal investigations• Identified lack of suitable modern investigative equipment for investigations and accountability and recommended the introduction of Digital Voice Recorders, Digital Cameras and Body Worn Cameras • Created and implemented policies on Entry Powers for investigations, warrant applications and procedures • Designed, developed and implemented a training manual and syllabus for investigative training• Mentored and provided development to Compliance Officers across various stakeholder businesses

• Officer in Charge of 32 employees at Yamanto Station • Effective management of human, financial and physical resources, accountable for a Divisional Financial Budget of approximately $465,000• Provided open and transparent leadership in line with the QPS Strategic Plan, with a focus on achieving results in relation to crime, traffic and disaster response• Supported productive working relationships within the district, wider community and greater QPSAchievements:• Achieved an 87% approval rating as Officer in Charge in Working for Queensland 2019 survey, with the station acknowledged as the best General Duty Station in QPS• Attended Scenic Rim Incident Command Centre at Boonah Showgrounds as Liaison Officer during bushfire• Liaison Officer for West Moreton Health during a Covid-19 outbreak at Brisbane Youth Detention Centre

Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

• Functioned as Staff Officer to the Assistant Commissioner and Executive Officer during disaster events• Assisted operations capability staff in the State Disaster Coordination Centre during disaster activation• Analysed and reported on Disaster Management Plans for State, District and Local groups• Attended multi-agency meetings in relation to the State Disaster Management Plan to engage, consult and clarify accountabilities with key stakeholdersAchievements:• Facilitated 8 QDMC meetings for a severe weather event in March 2022, prepared meeting plans, communicated effectively with all core members and assisted officials• Conducted briefings on overnight disaster status, made recommendations to Assistant Commissioner • Analysed and reported on Norfolk Island’s Disaster readiness and response, provided local departments with action plans and tool kits whilst minimising impacts on QFES and QPS during developing cyclone

• Managed eight investigative units across South-West Queensland, provided advice relating to major and serious criminal investigations district-wide • Oversaw investigations including homicide, rape, drugs and weapons and prepared response and briefings to the Superintendent• Coordinated investigations including planning, preparedness and response utilising specialist investigative support units and technical investigative strategiesAchievements:• Oversaw child rape investigation, authorised forensic and specialist support, crime scene declaration procedures and provided guidance in relation to interview techniques with suspect located and charged• Chaired weekly meetings in relation to missing person involving specialist investigative units and approved new covert and overt investigative strategies, with suspect charged• Reviewed daily crime statistics for the Dalby district upon increased property crime, tasked local detectives to conduct investigations, with persons of interest identified, stolen property located and offenders charged

Certificate Iv In Project Management

Diploma Of Public Safety (Policing)

Advanced Diploma Of Investigative Practice