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SUMMARY:Drug Checking/Analysis at NSW Music Festivals
DESCRIPTION:The Illicit Drugs Analysis Unit’s role in Harm Minimisation \nJoin us for our first NSW Branch meeting of 2026 as we explore the critical work of the Illicit Drugs Analysis Unit (IDAU) and its role in the NSW Government’s 12-month drug checking trial at music festivals. \nFollowing the recent NSW Drug Summit\, strong support emerged for the implementation of drug checking services across the state. In response\, NSW has commenced a time-limited trial delivering on-site drug analysis and harm-reduction advice directly to festival attendees. \nOver recent years\, IDAU analysis of drug seizures has revealed increasing complexity in active ingredients\, emerging novel psychoactive substances\, and higher dosages than historically observed. This presentation will examine how drug checking services have been established in the festival environment and how forensic science is supporting public health outcomes in this evolving landscape. \nIDAU analysts — specialists in the examination of illicit drugs and pharmaceuticals — conduct on-site drug checking using: \n\nNear Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy\nFourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy\nChemical class (colour) tests\nDrug-specific test strips\n\nThe purpose of the service is to identify the primary active ingredient(s) present in submitted substances. Results are communicated directly to clients\, alongside tailored harm-reduction advice delivered by experienced peer workers\, supported by clinical leads and IDAU forensic analysts. \nThe trial forms part of a broader collaborative operation at music festivals\, working alongside rapid drug surveillance and early warning systems to maximise public health benefits and reduce drug-related harm. \nThis session offers valuable insight into the intersection of forensic science\, public health policy\, and frontline service delivery. \nImportant Notice for ANZFSS Members\n\nA brief Special General Meeting (SGM) for all ANZFSS members will be held immediately prior to the NSW Branch meeting. \nThe purpose of the SGM is to formally adopt the proposed Rules of Association amendments\, which were supported by members through last year’s online voting process. \nThe SGM will take no more than five minutes. We require member attendance to reach quorum\, so your participation is essential. \nMembers may attend: \n\nIn person at the NSW Branch meeting\, or\nOnline via the Teams link below\n\nMembers attending online may remain connected for the full NSW Branch presentation. \n\nEvent Details\nLocation: Forensic Medicine and Coroners Court Complex\nDate: Thursday 12 March 2026\nArrival: 6:00 pm\nSGM (Members only): 6:45 pm\nPresentation: 7:00 pm\nCost: Free for members | $10 for non-members \nOnline access (Microsoft Teams):\nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/42212945745878?p=fXFtnn6kA7Dq3OPWsR\nMeeting ID: 422 129 457 458 78\nPasscode: QA3Zh9zv \n\n 
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/drug-checking-analysis-at-nsw-music-festivals/
LOCATION:NSW State Coroner’s Court\, 1A Main Ave\, Lidcombe\, NSW\, 2141\, Australia
CATEGORIES:New South Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSW Branch":MAILTO:nswbranch@anzfss.org
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SUMMARY:ANZFSS WA Branch Event: Breaking Data Silos - The Power of Graph Analytics in Law Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, Western Australia Police Force launched IRIS\, a graph‑powered intelligence platform that has transformed how officers access\, connect\, and interpret information. Built on Neo4j and unifying more than a billion data points\, IRIS enables rapid exploration of relationships between people\, entities\, locations\, and events; revealing patterns traditional systems simply cannot. This presentation – originally delivered at ANZFSS 2025 and awarded “Best Presentation in Forensic Intelligence & Data Analytics” – will showcase how IRIS is positioning WA Police as a national leader in intelligence capability. This includes critical use cases such as monitoring high‑risk offenders\, identifying and locating priority persons of interest\, and accelerating a wide range of policing investigations. \nLauren Atwood began her career as an andrologist\, with a degree in biomedical science (forensic biology). She spent six years working for IVF Australia before returning to the forensic fold\, conducting research with NSW Police. After six years driving forensic innovation\, Lauren shifted into data analytics with WA Police\, where she now leads the Data Capability and Insights (DCI) Unit. The DCI Unit designs\, builds and manages IRIS\, the graph‑analytics intelligence platform powering investigations across Western Australia. Lauren has been an ANZFSS member for nine years\, serving five as Secretary of the NSW Branch committee. \nDate & Time: Tuesday 31 March 2026. Refreshments and networking from 5.30pm\, seminar commencing 6.00pm \nVenue: Exhibition Space\, Ground Floor Building 500\, Curtin University Bentley Campus
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-branch-event-breaking-data-silos-the-power-of-graph-analytics-in-law-enforcement/
LOCATION:Exhibition Space\, Curtin University Building 500\, Level 1\, Building 500\, Curtin University\, Kent St\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia
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SUMMARY:Unmasking the Bicycle Bandit — SA Branch Member Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening as Detective Senior Sergeant Danny Gillan and Detective Brevet Sergeant Adrian Moulds from South Australia Police take us inside the investigation known as Unmasking the Bicycle Bandit. \nBetween 2004 and 2014\, a lone offender committed a series of armed bank robberies across the Adelaide Hills\, earning the media monikers “The Hills Bandit” and “The Bicycle Bandit”. After years of investigative effort\, the offender was finally identified in 2023 through the successful application of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG). \nThis presentation will walk through the investigative strategy\, forensic breakthroughs\, and the long game that ultimately led to the offender’s arrest and conviction. \nLocation: \nUnley Community Centre \n18 Arthur Street\, Unley SA \n  \nDate: Tuesday 31 March 2026 \nTime: 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start \n  \nCost: \n• Members — Free \n• Student non-members (with valid ID) — $5 \n• Non-members — $10 \nRegister here: \nhttps://members.anzfss.org/booking.php?id=106
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/unmasking-the-bicycle-bandit-sa-branch-member-night/
LOCATION:Unley Community Centre\, 18 Arthur Street\, Unley\, South Australia\, 5061\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,South Australia
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