A SURVEY OF INNOVATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF ETHICAL STANDARDS BY AUSTRALIAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS

Authors: PRENZLER T.¹; RONKEN C.¹

Source: Police Practice and Research, Volume 4, Number 2, January 2003 , pp. 149-161(13)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

This paper examines Australian responses to the problem of police misconduct in terms of three models of integrity development: minimalist, intermediate and advanced. A survey was conducted of the eight main police departments in order to identify current strategies to prevent corruption and maximize ethical conduct. The survey found a variety of innovative programmes in operation including targeted integrity testing, drug and alcohol testing, and complaint profiling. However, no department reported a comprehensive programme of integrity development and maintenance. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of integrating diverse strategies in an advanced model of integrity management.

Keywords: Corruption prevention; Police corruption; Police misconduct; Police integrity; Police ethics; Internal affairs

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Mt. Gravatt Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia

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