The future of NIFS implications for Australia and New Zealand Linzi Wilson-Wilde, Eva Bruenisholz, Ann Gidley, Dean Catoggio Presented to the ANZFSS 23 rd International Symposium 2016
National Institute of Science Coordination Innovation Education & Training Quality Information Exchange
History of NIFS 1974 1991 1992 1994 Committee of Enquiry Recommended Creation of a National Institute NIFS Established Inaugural Director of NIFS Appointed Best Paper Awards Established Title 01 2010 John Harber Phillips Award Launched 2009 2008 NIFS Led Standards Committee Created Under Standards NIFS Joins ANZPAA 2002 ANZPAA Disaster First Ian Riebeling New Victim Identification Practitioner Workshop Committee Joins NIFS Delivered Australia 2011 2013 2015 End to End NIFS Project Report Independant Released Review Commenced New Operating Framework and Governance Approved Australia New Zealand Executive Committe (ANZFEC) Established 2016 NIFS Service Level Agreement Signed By 17 Agencies, Including New Zealand NIFS Formally Becomes The National Institute of Science Australia New Zealand
NIFS Independent Review 2013 - Review Initiated ANZPAA Board initiated an Independent Review of ANZPAA NIFS The Honourable Frank Vincent AO QC was engaged to undertake the Review 2014 Key Recommendations NIFS role should remain essentially the same Establishment of new governance body representative of wider forensic community Explore new funding arrangements Should remain part of ANZPAA until it becomes possible to establish NIFS as a standalone, independent entity
NIFS Framework
ANNUAL 3 YEAR ROLLING NIFS Operational Framework ROLES STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRAMS ANZPAA BOARD PROGRAM BUDGET BUSINESS PLAN PREFORMANCE REPORTING PROJECT & ACTIVITIES PROJECT/ACTIVITY BUDGET STAKEHOLDER INPUT ANZFEC
ANZFEC Members
NIFS Framework - ANZFEC c c c c c c c c c
NIFS Framework - Governance ANZPAA Board ANZFEC NIFS Groups
Strategic Intent Promote and Facilitate Excellence in Science
NIFS Framework - Structure Director General Manager Senior Project Officer Senior Project Officer Senior Project Officer Business Analyst Project Officer
NIFS Timeline Foundation Phase Independant Review Framework Implementation Review Landscape Prioritised Roadmap Innovation Investment Previous State Future State Now
NIFS Program Structure OUR ROLES CO-ORDINATION: builds jurisdictional and cross-jurisdictional capability through protocols, products and enhanced implementation support. INNOVATION: contributes to a creative and innovative forensic science body of knowledge. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: promotes and facilitated information-sharing and cross-jurisdictional dialogue and events. OUR PROGRAMS Operational Capability Program Operational Effectiveness Program R&I Strategy Program Capability Development Program Engagement & Recognition Program Specialist Advice Program EDUCATION AND TRAINING: maximises opportunities for forensic science skills and knowledge development. Education and Training Program QUALITY: Delivers quality assurance programs, develops standards and manages practitioner certification program. Certification Program Proficiency Testing Program Standards Program
NIFS Ongoing Activities Co-ordination Information Management Quality Innovation Education & Training
NIFS On Going Activities Co-ordination ANZFEC 17 Information Management Co-ordination Quality Up to 40% Discount Education & Training Innovation $70,000 Budget
NIFS On Going Activities 700 Co-ordination Average Monthly Website Visitors 9 ANZFEC SAG Meetings Facilitated 17 Information 781 Management Secure Server Documents Information Co-ordination Management Quality 4 Up to Newsletters 40% Distributed Discount Annually Resource Education Register & Training Innovation 40+ $70,000 Budget Countries
NIFS On Going Activities 361 700 AFFSAB Co-ordination Re-Certifications Average Monthly Website Visitors 9 ANZFEC SAG Meetings Facilitated 17 246 Information 781 Management After The Fact Secure Crime Server Scene Documents Proficiency Tests Information Co-ordination Management Quality 331 CTS $84K Saving Quality 4 Proficiency Up to Newsletters Testing 40% Distributed Program Discount Annually 52 FTS Resource Education Register & Training Innovation Science $70,000 40+ Standards Countries Budget Meetings ISO NATA Standards Australia
On Going Activities 6 361 700 ANZPAA Co-ordination AFFSABNIFS Re-Certifications Best Paper Average Awards Monthly Website Visitors 9 ANZFEC SAG Meetings Facilitated 17 246 Information Providing Guidance On After 781 Management Current The Fact & Emerging Secure Research Crime Server Scene & Innovation Documents Proficiency Tests Information Co-ordination Management Innovation Quality 331 CTS $84K Saving Quality 4 Proficiency Up to Newsletters Testing 40% Distributed Program Discount Annually 52 FTS Resource Education Register & Training Innovation Science $70,000 40+ Standards Countries Budget Meetings ISO NATA Standards Australia
NIFS On Going Activities Fingerprints Shoemarks Damage DNA Ballistics 331 Handwriting CTS $84K Saving 361 700 ANZPAA Co-ordination AFFSABNIFS Re-Certifications Best Paper Average Awards Monthly Website Visitors Quality 4 Proficiency Up to Newsletters Testing 40% Distributed Program Discount Annually 52 FTS 6 Science Workshops 9 ANZFEC SAG Meetings Facilitated 17 Information Education Co-ordination Management Innovation Quality & Training Resource Education Register & Training 246 Information Providing Guidance On After 781 Management Current The Fact & Emerging Secure Research Crime Server Scene & Innovation Documents Proficiency Tests Ian Riebeling New Practitioners Workshop Innovation Science $70,000 40+ Standards Countries Budget Meetings ISO NATA Standards Australia
NIFS Ongoing Activities CWALN 361 700 ANZPAA AFFSABNIFS Re-Certifications Best Paper Drug Average Awards Monthly Referencing Collection Website Visitors Co-ordination Co-ordination Fingerprints DNA Consumables Negotiations Shoemarks Damage DNA Ballistics After Quality The 331Quality 4 Fact Up to Handwriting CTS $84K Saving ANZFEC ACIC Proficiency Newsletters Testing 40% Distributed Program Discount Annually 52 FTS 6 DVI Science Workshops AFSSAB Re-Certifications Proficiency Testing Standards Meetings Science Workshops 9 ANZFEC SAG Meetings Facilitated 17 Information Education Co-ordination Management Innovation Quality & Training Resource Education Register & Training Ian Riebeling New Practitioners Workshop 246 Information Providing Guidance Secure On After 781 Management Server Current TheInformation Fact & Emerging Secure Research Crime Server Scene Management & Innovation Documents Proficiency Tests Website Ian Riebeling New Practitioners Workshop Innovation Science 40+ Standards Countries Meetings International $70,000 Innovation NATA Budget Conferences ISO SAGs John Harber Phillips Award Newsletter Resource Register Best Paper StandardsAwards Australia
NIFS Project Activities Co-ordination Quality Innovation
NIFS Project Activities Fundamentals National DNA Familial Searching Policy Error Rates Co-ordination Evaluative Reporting Expert Testimony Court Requirements End-to-End Phase 2
NIFS Project Activities Science Summit R&I Strategy & Roadmap Innovation ANZFSS Symposium Sponsorship
NIFS Project Activities AFFSFAB Future Directions Quality Providing a robust mechanism for forensic practitioner certification
NIFS Project Activities Fundamentals Evaluative Reporting DNA Familial Policy End-to-End Phase 2 Science Fundamentals Summit Co-ordination Co-ordination Error Rates Expert Testimony Req National AFFSFAB DNA Familial Future Searching Directions Policy R&I Strategy Error & Rates Roadmap R&I Strategy & Roadmap Quality Innovation Science Summit ANZFSS Symposium Sponsorship Co-ordination Innovation Quality Evaluative End-to-End Reporting Phase 2 Providing a robust mechanism ANZFSS Expert for forensic practitioner Quality Testimony Symposium certification Innovation Court Requirements Sponsorship AFFSAB Future Directions
NIFS Investment in Research & Innovation
Foundation Phase Fundamentals Project Underpinning Science Validation Criteria Research & Innovation Project Survey Practitioners Survey Academia Survey Select Disciplines Survey Companies Gap Analysis Prioritise Distill Issues & Questions Roadmap Research & Innovation Strategy NIFS Investment
R&I Strategy: Key Objectives Provide a mechanism to assist in improving forensic science R&I Provide guidance to focus research Provide guidance to meet end user requirements Improve efficiency and value of forensic science Develop research culture within providers Enhance partnerships (national and international)
New Landscape
A New Landscape ANZPAA Board SMANZFL ACIC ANZFEC NATA Standards Australia ANZFSS AAFS ADVIC International Networks Academia CWALN SAGs AFFSAB QMF
What Does This Mean? Greater Involvement in Science Clearer Reporting & Governance Greater Ability to Leverage Funds Streamlined Project Approvals Greater Responsiveness Targeted Investment
Revised Organisational Relationships ANZFEC ACIC Academia NATA SAGs Service Providers
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