Report under section 242(3) of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 for the period ending 7 August 2015 Criminal Oranisations Search Warrants

The Ombudsman is required to inspect the records of the NSW Police Force to check on their compliance, and the compliance of their officers, with Division 2 Part 5 of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002. These inspections must take place at least every 2 years. Section 242(3A) of the Act commenced on 7 August 2009, and requires the Ombudsman to furnish a report to the Attorney General and the Minister for Police as soon as practicable after the expiration of each 2 years following the commencement of Section 242(3A). The Minister is required by section 242(4) to lay the report, or cause the report to be laid, before both Houses of Parliament as soon as practicable after receiving the report. This report is for the period 7 August 2013 until 7 August 2015.