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11 results foundAuthor: People, Julie Title: Characteristics of Complaints About Misconduct by Off Duty NSW Police Officers Summary: This study provides information about the characteristics of complaints regarding misconduct that occurs when police officers are off duty. Details: Sydney: New South Wales Police Integrity Commission, 2010. 24p. Source: PResearch and Issues Paper No. 04 Year: 2010 Country: Australia URL: Shelf Number: 117870 Keywords: Police Behavior (Australia)Police Ethics (Australia)Police Integrity (Australia)Police Misconduct (Australia) |
Author: Gorta, Angela Title: Project Manta. Report 1: Identification and Communication of Command Misconduct Risks Summary: In 2007, the NSW Police Integrity Commission commenced a project, codenamed Project Manta, to obtain a better understanding of the nature of the misconduct risks facing the NSW Police Force and how commands identify, communicate and manage their misconduct risks. This first report from Project Manta concerns the nature of the misconduct risks faced by individual commands and the identification and communications of these misconduct risks. Details: Sydney: New South Wales Police Integrity Commission, 2009. 267p. Source: Internet Resource Year: 2009 Country: Australia URL: Shelf Number: 118610 Keywords: Police Ethics (Australia)Police Misconduct (Australia) |
Author: Queensland. Crime and Misconduct Commission Title: Setting the Standard: A Review of Current Processes for the Management of Police Discipline and Misconduct Matters Summary: In August 2009, the Queensland Government published a discussion paper, Integrity and Accountability in Queensland, inviting public comment on the state’s accountability framework. The management of police discipline and misconduct matters was a significant focus of the discussion paper, which posed two key questions relating to the conduct of public officers: Are the mechanisms to find unacceptable behaviour [by public officers] sufficient? • Are the sanctions for unacceptable behaviour [by public officers] sufficient? In response to these questions, the Queensland Government received over 100 written submissions, including a significant number expressing concerns about the current discipline processes applying to members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS). In November 2009, the Attorney-General therefore requested the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) ‘to conduct an independent review of current processes for the management of Police discipline and misconduct matters’, and deliver a report on the review to him by 30 June 2010. In conducting the review, the CMC consulted about police discipline processes with QPS officers at various ranks statewide, the Queensland Police Union of Employees (QPUE), interstate police and police oversight agencies. We examined a range of documents and data relating to the QPS since the Fitzgerald Inquiry, police discipline systems more generally, and complaints against police. The review focuses on the processes applying to sworn police officers, not police recruits or civilian staff members of the QPS, in recognition of the fact that the conduct of police officers is the most critical and visible reflection of the professional standards and reputation of the QPS. The primary object of this report is to make and justify recommendations which, if implemented appropriately, will ensure that Queensland has an effective and fair system for ensuring police accountability and integrity. Part 1 provides the background to the review and describes its scope and methodology. Part 2 of the report focuses on the discipline system in principle. It discusses the characteristics of a police discipline system, proposes a model system drawn from an examination of literature detailing the findings of past reviews, and looks at the organisational context, legislative framework and structure of the system currently in place in the QPS. Part 3 discusses the QPS discipline system as it currently operates, illustrated by case studies to highlight particular issues. It examines the gap between the system in theory and its evidence in practice, and makes recommendations for improving the system and closing this gap. Details: Brisbane: Crime and Misconduct Commission, 2010. 192p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed April 4, 2011 at: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/legislativeAssembly/tableOffice/documents/TabledPapers/2010/5310T3791.pdf Year: 2010 Country: Australia URL: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/legislativeAssembly/tableOffice/documents/TabledPapers/2010/5310T3791.pdf Shelf Number: 121247 Keywords: Police AccountabilityPolice CorruptionPolice Misconduct (Australia) |
Author: Gorta, Angela Title: Minimising Officer Illegal Drug Use: The Impact of Operation Abelia in the 5 Years Since Publication Summary: Illegal drug use by police officers is a concern in many jurisdictions. It is more than five years since the Police integrity Commission published its Operation Abelia report which sought to develop a better understanding of the nature of the problem of illegal drug use by some NSW police officers and what can be done to minimise such illegal drug use. This Research & Issues Paper provides a brief outline of Operation Abelia and then describes the key outcomes arising from some of the Operation Abelia 64 recommendations and the related changes in NSW Police Force policies and practices that have occurred following Operation Abelia. It also outlines future challenges for the NSW Police Force in this area. It does not contain any formal recommendations. Details: Sydney: NSW Police Integrity Commission, 2011. 35p. Source: Internet Resource: Research and Issues Papers, No. 6: Accessed April 6, 2011 at: http://www.pic.nsw.gov.au/files/News/Abelia%20Research%20&%20Issues%20Paper.pdf Year: 2011 Country: Australia URL: http://www.pic.nsw.gov.au/files/News/Abelia%20Research%20&%20Issues%20Paper.pdf Shelf Number: 121257 Keywords: Police CorruptionPolice EthicsPolice Misconduct (Australia)Police Officers, Drug Abuse |
Author: Gorta, Angela Title: Operation Abelia: Research and Investigations into Illegal Drug Use by Some NSW Police Officers. Volume 1: Summary Report Summary: Illegal drug use by police officers is a concern in many jurisdictions. Project Abelia combined research and investigations to develop a better understanding of the nature of the problem of illegal drug use by some NSW police officers and what can be done to minimise such illegal drug use. Volume 1 is a Summary Report which provides an outline of how Operation Abelia was undertaken and describes a selection of findings and observations made. It also provides an overview of the nine-part strategy developed from the Commission’s 64 recommendations for strengthening the NSW Police Force’s approach to minimising illegal drug use by its officers. Details: Sydney: NSW Polite Integrity Commission, 2005. 50p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed April 21, 2011 at: http://www.pic.nsw.gov.au/files/reports/Abelia_Volume_1_%20Summary.pdf Year: 2005 Country: Australia URL: http://www.pic.nsw.gov.au/files/reports/Abelia_Volume_1_%20Summary.pdf Shelf Number: 121394 Keywords: Drug Abuse and AddictionPolice EthicsPolice Misconduct (Australia) |
Author: Queensland. Crime and Misconduct Commission Title: Operation Tesco: Report of an Investigation into Allegations of Police Misconduct on the Gold Coast Summary: Operation Tesco was a CMC investigation into allegations that certain police officers on the Gold Coast were involved in inappropriate associations with criminals, drug use, misuse of confidential police information and resources, and acceptance of gratuities. It also examined police leadership and supervision in the Gold Coast area Although the investigation focussed only on three police officers, its significance lay in its exposure of the environment and attitudes that gave rise to their behaviour. It also put a spotlight on the conduct of other officers in the policing district — their use of police vehicles as private taxis, and their acceptance of free alcohol from local establishments. As well as drawing attention to the quality of supervision and the ability of local managers to recognise and deal with potential misconduct, the investigation also revealed some concerning policy gaps. Details: Brisbane: Crime and Misconduct Commission, 2011. 48p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed June 30, 2011 at: http://www.cmc.qld.gov.au/data/portal/00000005/content/14049001308722893463.pdf Year: 2011 Country: Australia URL: http://www.cmc.qld.gov.au/data/portal/00000005/content/14049001308722893463.pdf Shelf Number: 121922 Keywords: Police BehaviorPolice EthicsPolice Misconduct (Australia) |
Author: Webbe, Simone Title: Simple, Effective, Transparent, Strong: An Independent Review of the Queensland Police Complaints, Discipline and Misconduct System Summary: The Queensland police complaints, discipline and misconduct system is dysfunctional and unsustainable. Complainants and police are subjected to a complex, administratively burdensome, overly legalistic and adversarial process that is dishonoured by chronic delays, inconsistent and disproportionate outcomes. This is not news. Many reviews over decades before this one have found police discipline entrapped by a system malaise that produces the perfect paradox, which is that despite the priority concern of individual ethical police officers for a quick and fair response to complaints made against them personally, the organisation formed by majority of those same officers tends to overcook investigations, oblige protracted delays and unnecessary complexity, and operationalise injustice as it surrenders to the rules and expectations of a system that serves no one well. Genuine organisational attempts and commitment to address the problems such as the recent hopeful trials for Project Verity have only served to increase frustration by their failure to progress a solution. There is an intimidating gap between the current police complaints, discipline and misconduct system and the ideal model that is 'simple, effective, transparent and strong' that was recommended recently by the Crime and Misconduct Commission in its report, Setting the Standard. Subsequently, the Premier called for this Independent Review to consider the big picture for a better system anchored by a requirement to also deliver the operational detail - and promote public confidence. The objective of the devolution policy implemented under the Crime and Misconduct Act 2001 was to effect quicker remedial responses to complaints through police management taking responsibility. In the decade since, neither remedial nor timely objective has been achieved. Implementation was flawed in essential respects because although the legal responsibilities and rationale moved to a capacity building intent for police to manage police conduct, the legislative and procedural complaints system itself remained an outdated and ineffectual dominant orthodoxy of discipline and punishment. Public confidence was compromised by more 'police investigating police'. Public trust was undermined by long legalistic processes for possible retribution that excluded admissions, apologies, individual and organisational learnings. This Review concludes that the police complaints, discipline and misconduct system in Queensland needs to correct its fundamental structural inconsistency with the policy objective of remedial intent; manage risk according to circumstances; and incorporate solutions beyond discipline and punishment such as a more responsive consideration of the needs of the complainant and restorative justice principles. Details: Brisbane: Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet, 2011. 160p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed July 28, 2011 at: http://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/publications/categories/reviews/assets/independent-review-of-qld-police-discipline-system.pdf Year: 2011 Country: Australia URL: http://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/publications/categories/reviews/assets/independent-review-of-qld-police-discipline-system.pdf Shelf Number: 122190 Keywords: Complaints Against PolicePolice AccountabilityPolice DisciplinePolice EthicsPolice Misconduct (Australia) |
Author: Victoria (Australia). Office of Police Integrity Title: Crossing the Line: Report of an investigation into the conduct of a member of Victoria Police undertaking secondary employment as a Ministerial Adviser and his relationship with a Deputy Commissioner of Victoria Police Summary: This report is presented to Parliament in accordance with section 28(2) of the Police Integrity Act 2008. It details the outcome of an investigation begun in May 2011 into: Certain activities of (then) Detective Leading Senior Constable Tristan Weston while undertaking secondary employment as a Ministerial Officer in the Office of the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. Certain communications between Mr Weston in his capacity as a Ministerial Office and (then) Deputy Commissioner Sir Ken Jones QPM. This report outlines evidence gathered in the course of the investigation, draws conclusions from such evidence and makes recommendations. Details: Melbourne: Victorian Government Printer, 2011. 88p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed November 8, 2011 at: www.opi.vic.gov.au/file.php?292 Year: 2011 Country: Australia URL: Shelf Number: 123266 Keywords: Police CorruptionPolice Misconduct (Australia) |
Author: Victoria. Office of Police Integrity Title: Reporting Wrongdoing in the Workplace: Problems for Police Summary: This report examines the application of the current legislative and policy framework for police reporting police wrongdoing. The topic is of particular importance to police because they – unlike any other public sector employees in Victoria – are compelled by legislation to report serious misconduct by their colleagues. The legislative framework for police reporting police wrongdoing is made up of certain sections of the Police Regulation Act 1958, the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 and the Police Integrity Act 2008. The historical origins of the framework indicate that it was intended to protect individuals who report wrongdoing and to facilitate organisational improvement by uncovering and remedying workplace problems. Provisions to protect police who report their colleagues’ wrongdoing were established on the basis that there is a risk of reprisal for those who report. That risk is not unique to police. However, various inquiries into police corruption in past decades, both in Australia and elsewhere, have identified a culture of misguided solidarity among police. This has given the risk of reprisal particular relevance to police. The framework for police reporting wrongdoing in the workplace is complex and confusing. Victoria Police has had difficulty classifying wrongdoing under differing legislative definitions. This has affected the quality and consistency of its responses to wrongdoing. It has also resulted in inconsistent outcomes for those who report, in terms of the protections they receive and their perceptions of the organisation’s response to what they reported. It is timely to examine the problems faced by police under the present framework while Victoria’s anti-corruption landscape is undergoing reform. Leaving aside difficulties with the current legislative framework, representatives of Victoria Police say the negative culture that denigrates police who report wrongdoing in the workplace has reduced over time. OPI investigations indicate a significant proportion of police are prepared to speak up when workplace wrongdoing occurs, suggesting that some very negative perceptions of police culture might be unfair or outdated. Despite this, OPI investigations suggest there is still a significant proportion of police who are unlikely to speak up about wrongdoing. The legislated protections against retaliation do not address the root cause of reprisal – a workplace culture of misguided loyalty. The protections are individualistic and short-term, tending to ‘look after’ victims and potential victims of reprisal rather than address why reprisal occurs in the first place. Such an approach to reprisal can inhibit organisational improvement in response to wrongdoing, which undermines the value of reporting it at all. If Victoria Police does not or cannot make improvements in response to reports of wrongdoing then the process of reporting provides little value. OPI does not recommend withdrawing either the requirement for police to report wrongdoing in the workplace or the formal protections against reprisal. So long as reprisal does occur, Victoria Police should apply sanctions for retaliation to the full extent of the law. But formal compulsions and protections are no substitute for a culture that actively supports speaking up against wrongdoing in the workplace. The current framework is an improvement on a culture of silence where no one can or will speak up about wrongdoing. But individualistic and short-term protections are not the ultimate goal. Ideally, the Victoria Police workplace will be one in which individuals who speak up about wrongdoing are fully supported – then they will have no need of protection. Details: Melbourne: Victorian Government Printer, 2012. 43p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed July 2, 2012 at: http://www.opi.vic.gov.au/ Year: 2012 Country: Australia URL: http://www.opi.vic.gov.au/ Shelf Number: 125452 Keywords: Blue Code of SilencePolice CorruptionPolice Misconduct (Australia)Whistleblowing |
Author: Victorian Ombudsman Title: Investigation into Allegations of Improper Conduct Involving Victoria Police Summary: July 2011, I received a disclosure from a whistleblower alleging that Mr Simon Overland, in exercising his powers of superintendence and control of Victoria Police during his time as Chief Commissioner, did so in a manner that fell within one or more of the categories of ‘corrupt conduct’ in section 3 of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 (the WPA). The disclosure included: • Mr Overland, by: • accepting a temporary membership from the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC); • accepting other offers of corporate hospitality; and • allowing and accepting behaviour of Victoria Police employees regarding the acceptance of gifts and benefits; adversely affected the honest performance of functions of Victoria Police employees regarding the acceptance of gifts and benefits. • Mr Overland (and others within Victoria Police) performed and allowed the performance of certain employment functions with inappropriate partiality including: • the reappointment of a superintendent; • an unnecessary and unethical termination payment to a senior executive; and • preferential treatment of two superintendents under investigation. 8. The WPA is designed to encourage disclosures of improper conduct about public officers and bodies and to provide protections for persons who make those disclosures. The Ombudsman’s role under the WPA includes determining, subject to specific provisions of the WPA, whether a matter requires investigation, and conducting or overseeing investigations. 9. Under the WPA, I may only investigate a disclosure if I determine that the matter is a public interest disclosure. To be a public interest disclosure, I must be satisfied that a person: • believes on reasonable grounds; and • the disclosure shows or tends to show that a public officer or body has, is, or proposes to engage in improper conduct in their capacity as a public officer or public body. 10. Improper conduct in the WPA is defined as: • corrupt conduct; • a substantial mismanagement of public resources; • or a substantial risk to public health and safety or the environment. This conduct must also, if proven, constitute a criminal offence or reasonable grounds for dismissal. 11. I considered that the conduct of Mr Overland, if proven, would have been reasonable grounds for the termination of his appointment as Chief Commissioner when he occupied this position. I therefore considered that this disclosure was a public interest disclosure. 12. This report details the results of my investigation into the public interest disclosure. Other allegations were also included in the disclosure although I have not considered it appropriate or in the public interest to report those allegations to the Parliament. I have, however, included the results of my investigation in relation to those matters in my separate report to the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police made pursuant to section 63A of the WPA. Details: Melbourne: Victorian Government Printer, 2012. 51p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed November 6, 2012 at: http://www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/Allegations_of_improper_conduct_-_Victoria_Police.pdf Year: 2012 Country: Australia URL: http://www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/Allegations_of_improper_conduct_-_Victoria_Police.pdf Shelf Number: 126890 Keywords: Police CorruptionPolice EthicsPolice Misconduct (Australia) |
Author: New South Wales. Ombudsman Title: Ombudsman Monitoring of the Police Investigation Into the Death of Roberto Laudisio-Curti. A Special Report to Parliament under s.161 of the Police Act 1990 Summary: It is essential that police thoroughly and objectively investigate incidents where a person is killed or seriously injured during policing activities. The community and families of victims reasonably expect that investigators will determine what occurred and appropriately address any identified criminal conduct, officer misconduct or shortcomings in policy, procedures or training. The sudden and tragic death of Roberto Laudisio-Curti on 18 March 2012 raised issues of significant public interest both here in Australia and abroad after it was revealed that Mr Laudisio-Curti — an otherwise fit and healthy 21 year-old — died shortly after 11 officers used physical force, multiple Tasers, OC spray, handcuffs and a baton while attempting to arrest him for allegedly stealing two packets of biscuits from a convenience store. This office decided to actively monitor the police investigation into Mr Laudisio-Curti’s death to provide a level of reassurance to members of Mr Laudisio-Curti’s family and the community that the investigation would be conducted in an appropriate, accountable and transparent manner. The purpose of this report is to outline how police investigated Mr Laudisio-Curti’s death in the lead up to the coronial inquest and to explain how we monitored the police investigation. The report details issues we identified while monitoring the investigation and our concerns about the failure of investigators to adequately identify and address certain issues during the investigation. Details: Sydney: NSW Ombudsman, 2013. 58p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 18, 2013 at: http://www.ombo.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/8395/SR_Ombudsman-monitoring-of-the-police-investigation-into-the-death-of-Roberto-Laudisio-Curti.pdf Year: 2013 Country: Australia URL: http://www.ombo.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/8395/SR_Ombudsman-monitoring-of-the-police-investigation-into-the-death-of-Roberto-Laudisio-Curti.pdf Shelf Number: 127991 Keywords: Police BehaviorPolice Misconduct (Australia)Police TrainingPolice Use of Force |