I had a good relationship, but the decision on whether to transfer or not to transfer and on the interrogation of detainees was part of ASIC, not part of HQ. He had the last say. If there was a problem, he would authorize the release or transfer, but if there was a case that was controversial....
And lo and behold, don't take Ottawa out of the loop, because any detainee information was being shared with Ottawa instantly. So anybody in Ottawa knows what's going on.