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About Us

The team at Chemical Operations Group are nationally and internationally recognised experts in their fields and bring decades of real-life experience in illicit drugs, clandestine drug manufacture, forensic investigation, law enforcement, intelligence, regulation, drug contamination, drug policy and CBRN planning and emergency management.


Lead Experts and Trainers
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Paul FRACI CCHEM

Paul is an Australian and internationally recognised expert in illicit drug manufacture and drug contamination and is a subject matter expert for the 'United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime' (UNODC). Paul is a co-author of the UNODC guidelines for the Safe Handling and Disposal of Chemicals from Illicit Drug Manufacture, and the principal author of the UNODC Illustrated Disposal Guide for the management and disposal of illicit drug related chemicals in remote environments. Paul is also the principal author of the UNODC Guidelines for the Safe Handling of Synthetic Opioids for Law Enforcement and Customs Officers.

Domestically, Paul is the principal author of the Australian national guidelines for the 'Remediation of Clandestine Drug Laboratory Sites' and is a contributing author to the Western Australian Clandestine Drug Laboratory Management Guidelines as well as a number of specialist operational safety and technical procedures for illicit drug related environments ranging from meth labs to hydroponic cannabis grow operations.  

Paul holds degrees in chemistry and environmental science as well as formal qualifications in forensic investigation and intelligence and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Paul has more than 20 years' experience working in the field of illicit drugs, clandestine drug manufacture, illicit drug intelligence, law enforcement, chemical and precursor diversion and Government regulation. 

Paul brings his unique experience in and the field of illicit drugs, combined with a passion for training and teaching, and provides an engaging insight into the chemistry, forensic science, toxicology and human health consequences of illicit drug manufacture.


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Paul FRACI CCHEM

Paul is an Australian and internationally recognised expert in illicit drug manufacture and drug contamination and is a subject matter expert for the 'United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime' (UNODC). Paul is a co-author of the UNODC guidelines for the Safe Handling and Disposal of Chemicals from Illicit Drug Manufacture, and the principal author of the UNODC Illustrated Disposal Guide for the management and disposal of illicit drug related chemicals in remote environments. Paul is also the principal author of the UNODC Guidelines for the Safe Handling of Synthetic Opioids for Law Enforcement and Customs Officers and is a recognised expert in the operational management of high potency synthetic drugs.

Domestically, Paul is the principal author of the Australian national guidelines for the 'Remediation of Clandestine Drug Laboratory Sites' and is a contributing author to the Western Australian Clandestine Drug Laboratory Management Guidelines as well as a number of specialist operational safety and technical procedures for illicit drug related environments ranging from meth labs to hydroponic cannabis grow operations.  

Paul holds degrees in chemistry and environmental science as well as formal qualifications in forensic investigation and intelligence and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Paul has more than 20 years' experience working in the field of illicit drugs, clandestine drug manufacture, illicit drug intelligence, law enforcement, chemical and precursor diversion and Government regulation. 

Paul brings his unique experience in and the field of illicit drugs, combined with a passion for training and teaching, and provides an engaging insight into the chemistry, forensic science, toxicology and human health consequences of illicit drug manufacture.


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Dr Keith Norman FRACI CCHEM

Dr Keith Norman is one of Australia's most experienced and leading forensic scientists and CBRN chemists with more than 20 years' experience as a forensic scientist. Keith holds degrees in Chemistry from Curtin University a Masters in Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Western Australia and a Doctorate from Cranfield University. Keith is a Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and a member of the Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists Association.

Keith has been working continuously as a forensic scientist since 1997 working in research, analytical, law enforcement and illicit drug manufacture, HAZMAT and major incident response roles in both Australia and internationally throughout South East Asia the Middle East. His career has covered areas including toxicology, illicit drugs including drug manufacture and remote disposal and destruction, clandestine laboratory investigation, explosives, crime scene response and CBRN. Keith has published a number of papers as well as being a co-author for a number of technical references and books. 

Keith is one of the most highly respected forensic scientist and illicit drug experts in Australia and Internationally. Keith brings a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise to his training role along with a passion for teaching and education in the field of illicit drugs and chemistry.
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Dr Keith Norman FRACI CCHEM

Dr Keith Norman is one of Australia's most experienced and leading forensic scientists and CBRN chemists with more than 20 years' experience as a forensic scientist. Keith holds degrees in Chemistry from Curtin University a Masters in Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Western Australia and Doctorate from Cranfield University. Keith is a Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and a member of the Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists Association. 

Keith has been working continuously as a forensic scientist since 1997 working in research, analytical, law enforcement and illicit drug manufacture, HAZMAT and major incident response roles in both Australia and internationally throughout South East Asia the Middle East. His career has covered areas including toxicology, illicit drugs including drug manufacture and remote disposal and destruction, clandestine laboratory investigation, explosives, crime scene response and CBRN. Keith has published a number of papers as well as being a co-author for a number of technical references and books. 

Keith is one of the most highly respected forensic scientist and illicit drug experts in Australia and Internationally. Keith brings a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise to his training role along with a passion for teaching and education in the field of illicit drugs and chemistry.


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Dr Edwards

Dr Edwards is a long standing and respected subject matter expert, academic and lecturer in Public and Environmental Health and has a passion for teaching and education, regularly lecturing at both Edith Cowan and Curtin Universities in Western Australia. Dr Edwards holds a PhD in Public Health, Master's degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and is also a registered Building Surveyor. Dr Edwards brings more than 20 years' of hands on experience across multiple government portfolios including Public and Environmental Health, HAZMAT and emergency response, emergency management as well as extensive experience in government and regulatory planning and development at both State and Local Government levels.

In addition to Dr Edward's work in Public and Environmental Health, Dr Edwards has also worked extensively in the regulation of hazardous materials, emergency management and has authored numerous emergency management and response plans for a range of State and Local Government agencies.

Dr Edwards has worked extensively in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health as well as in remote Indigenous development projects. Dr Edwards has been the recipient a number of State and National awards including the Department of Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA), Community Safety Meritorious Certificate for his services to the West Australian Community.
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Dr Edwards

Dr Edwards is a long standing and respected subject matter expert, academic and lecturer in Public and Environmental Health and has a passion for teaching and education, regularly lecturing at both Edith Cowan and Curtin Universities in Western Australia. Dr Edwards holds a PhD in Public Health, Master's degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and is also a registered Building Surveyor. John brings more than 20 years' of hands on experience across multiple government portfolios including Public and Environmental Health, HAZMAT and emergency response, emergency management as well as extensive experience in government and regulatory planning and development at both State and Local Government levels.

In addition to Dr Edward's work in Public and Environmental Health, Dr Edwards has also worked extensively in the regulation of hazardous materials, emergency management and has authored numerous emergency management and response plans for a range of State and Local Government agencies.

Dr Edwards has worked extensively in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health as well as in remote Indigenous development projects. Dr Edwards has been the recipient a number of State and National awards including the Department of Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA), Community Safety Meritorious Certificate for his services to the West Australian Community.
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Nick

Nick is easily one of Australia's most operationally experienced illicit drug, specialist clandestine drug laboratory response, investigations, HAZMAT, emergency response and training professionals, with nearly 30 years of hands-on operational experience across a range of military, law enforcement and industry roles. 

Nick has spent his career at the coal face, working in some of the most challenging and confronting operational environments from Australia to the Middle East and South East Asia and has been involved in some of the most successful and direct international drug interdiction and destruction operations as part of the former Australian Federal Police's (AFP) Special Response Amphetamine Type Stimulants (SRATS) team. 

Carving out an enviable and distinguished career, Nick graduated from the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1995 and has actively served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for 27 years in both fulltime and reserve roles as well as serving in the Queensland Police and the Australian Federal Police. Nicks holds a Masters in Emergency Management as well as formal qualifications in Investigations, Military Operations and Leadership, Management of Serious Crime, HAZMAT and Chemical Investigations, CBRN, Risk Management as well as qualifications in Training and Assessment. 

Nick continues to follow his passion for service, emergency response and training, serving with the ADF and actively working in emergency response and training both in Australia and internationally, providing specialist emergency response, investigation and complex criminal investigation training for international law enforcement and military as well as for industry and a range of international NGO's.

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Nick

Nick is easily one of Australia's most operationally experienced illicit drug, specialist clandestine drug laboratory response, investigations, HAZMAT, emergency response and training professionals, with nearly 30 years of hands-on operational experience across a range of military, law enforcement and industry roles. 

Nick has spent his career at the coal face, working in some of the most challenging and confronting operational environments from Australia to the Middle East and South East Asia and has been involved in some of the most successful and direct international drug interdiction and destruction operations as part of the former Australian Federal Police's (AFP) Special Response Amphetamine Type Stimulants (SRATS) team. 

Carving out an enviable and distinguished career, Nick graduated from the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1995 and has actively served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for 27 years in both fulltime and reserve roles as well as serving in the Queensland Police and the Australian Federal Police. Nicks holds a Masters in Emergency Management as well as formal qualifications in Investigations, Military Operations and Leadership, Management of Serious Crime, HAZMAT and Chemical Investigations, CBRN, Risk Management as well as qualifications in Training and Assessment. 

Nick continues to follow his passion for service, emergency response and training, serving with the ADF and actively working in emergency response and training both in Australia and internationally, providing specialist emergency response, investigation and complex criminal investigation training for international law enforcement and military as well as for industry and a range of international NGO's.
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Michael

Michael is an investigation, risk and emergency management professional with over 17 years of law enforcement and industry investigative experience.

Working at a management level within law enforcement, Michael has directly supervised investigative teams and personally conducted a large number of high-level complex criminal investigations and prosecutions involving trans-national organised crime, drug trafficking, illicit drug manufacture and other high-profile criminal investigations across a variety of crime types. 

Michael holds formal qualifications in policing, investigations, emergency and risk management, leadership, HAZMAT response, occupational health and safety and workplace training and assessment. Michael has provided expert training in a range of investigative processes including complex criminal investigations, brief preparation and risk management for both law enforcement and restricted professional bodies within private industry. 

Michael has exceptional stakeholder liaison and management skills having performed external liaison roles with various law enforcement agencies both domestic and international, Government Sectors, community groups and committees. Michaels many years of experience from general duties and community policing to specialist investigative roles in high risk operational environments has allowed Michael to develop excellent investigative, risk management and communication skills based on real world practical and hands-on experience. Michael combines this exceptional experience with his passion for teaching, which allows Michael to deliver training which is both engaging, insightful and taught from a wealth of real-life operational experience.

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Michael

Michael is an investigation, risk and emergency management professional with over 17 years of law enforcement and industry investigative experience.

Working at a management level within law enforcement, Michael has directly supervised investigative teams and personally conducted a large number of high-level complex criminal investigations and prosecutions involving trans-national organised crime, drug trafficking, illicit drug manufacture and other high-profile criminal investigations across a variety of crime types. 

Michael holds formal qualifications in policing, investigations, emergency and risk management, leadership, HAZMAT response, occupational health and safety and workplace training and assessment. Michael has provided expert training in a range of investigative processes including complex criminal investigations, brief preparation and risk management for both law enforcement and restricted professional bodies within private industry. 

Michael has exceptional stakeholder liaison and management skills having performed external liaison roles with various law enforcement agencies both domestic and international, Government Sectors, community groups and committees. Michaels many years of experience from general duties and community policing to specialist investigative roles in high risk operational environments has allowed Michael to develop excellent investigative, risk management and communication skills based on real world practical and hands-on experience. Michael combines this exceptional experience with his passion for teaching, which allows Michael to deliver training which is both engaging, insightful and taught from a wealth of real-life operational experience.