Police-community relations
Assessment
Investigations into the use of OC spray by Victoria Police
This publication provides a summary of IBAC’s thematic review of a series of Victoria Police internal investigations into incidents involving the use of oleoresin capsicum aerosols (OC spray) by its officers. It indicated that some Victoria Police officers consider that using OC spray is a ‘low level’ type of force.
Report
Northern Territory Police Review
This independent review was led by former NT Police Officer and NT Police Association President, Vince Kelly, and critically evaluates and recommends improvements in policing models, resource allocation, and staff wellbeing practices to meet contemporary standards and community expectations.
Report
An investigation into the use of the NSW Police Force Suspect Targeting Management Plan on children and young people
This is the NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commission's final report under Operation Tepito, which began in 2018 following community concerns about the use of the NSW Police Force Suspect Targeting Management Plan (STMP) on children and young people aged under 18 years.
Report
NSW Police Force Aboriginal Strategic Direction 2018-2023: monitoring report
The NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commission has reviewed the New South Wales Police Force’s 2018-2023 strategy to improve relations with First Nations people in NSW. The findings are outlined in this report.
Report
Reporting of dating app facilitated sexual violence to the police: victim-survivor experiences and outcomes
This study examines experiences of victim-survivors who reported in-person to the police about online sexual harassment and violence perpetrated by someone they met on an online dating platform.