Training Police to Understand Autism
People on the autism spectrum are 20 times more likely to come in contact with somebody…
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A Concerning Militarisation of the Police
Recently there have been concerns about the increasingly militaristic face of the Australian Police Force. We…
Strip Searching Report Urges Change
Are police stripping away the rights of everyday Australian citizens? This is the key question being…
Police Using Controversial New Encryption Powers
On December 6th new legislation was passed that requires Telecommunication companies to hand over information on…
‘Jiggers’ Use in Horse Racing
Melbourne horse racing figure Darren Weir had an ugly wakeup call this week when Victorian Police…
Royal Commission into Victorian Police Misconduct
Earlier this week, we heard of the shocking scandal out of Victoria that a criminal defence…
The $200 000 Bill For Police to Attend Bohemian Beatfreaks
Bohemian Beatfreaks is coming up this weekend, and it's set to be a big doof near…
BOCSAR’s Double-Counting of Drug Crimes
The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has been double-counting data around drug busts for the…
Dictionary of Sydney: Why Police Started Carrying Guns in Sydney
The police of the City of Sydney haven't always carried firearms. The decision was made in…
Pill Testing at Groovin the Moo
Last weekend at Canberra's Groovin the Moo music festival, we saw the introduction of Australia's first…
Body Worn Cameras: The Future Of Policing?
In light of the release of disturbing footage on Tuesday that showed Victoria Police officers engaging…
Ex Police Woman and Author Karen Davis
For 20 years, Karen Davis was part of the police force, experiencing things that most of…