AIPM News

Current news items Jan 2008 - present:

1/2008 Executive Development Program
Nexus Policing Conference
IAWP 46th Annual Training Conference
106th Police Management Development Program
New Visiting Fellows Commence for 2008

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5 June 2008

1/2008 Executive Development Program

by Phil Langdon

The 5th of May 2008 saw the commencement of what will be a busy academic year for the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) and the AIPM. The 1/2008 Executive Development Program is the first of a number of development programs being run for the Emergency Services at the AIPM. Twenty four very enthusiastic, if not slightly apprehensive participants arrived at Manly, greeted by brilliant sunshine, crisp air, an army of supportive visiting fellows and staff, and a three week program full of challenges and reflection. In addition to the many fire service officers from across Australia, the course was enriched through the participation of officers of fire services from PNG, New Zealand and Hong Kong, as well as an officer from the Office of Police Integrity in Melbourne. One of the strengths of these programs is the diversity of the participants which provides invaluable networking opportunities, builds an atmosphere of trust and an awareness of the broader public safety community.   These programs could not occur without the support and willingness of member agencies to provide senior officers to act as program mentors. The 1/2008 EDP was indeed fortunate to have Gregg Paterson from the CFA and Albert Li from the Hong Kong Fire Service. These two officers received many accolades from class participants and staff alike, and their extensive experience and genuine willingness to share their knowledge added significant depth to the program.  

Deputy Commissioner Iain MacKenzie from the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service opened the program and provided the participants with a number of challenges that set the scene for the tasks that lay ahead. In addition to Gregg and Albert the participants were coached and mentored by three of our visiting fellows Lt. Col David Eyland (Defence), Superintendent Paul O’Brien (VICPOL) and Inspector David Chambers from Tasmania Police. Again the success of the Institute and its programs relies heavily on the support of all agencies in providing quality visiting fellows for twelve month secondments.     

The program concluded with a magnificent formal dinner.   The Chairman of Landcare Australia Mr. Jerry Ellis was our Principal Guest of the evening, and he gave a thoughtful after-dinner address which gave the group some insights into his experiences in a variety of leadership roles.  All at the AIPM offer their congratulations to the participants on their very fine effort in completing the program.

 

 

 

 

11 April 2008

Nexus Policing – Binding Research to Practice
May 26 – 28, 2008
Melbourne Conference and Convention Centre

The Nexus conference promises to be an exciting and high profile event. Victoria Police has developed one of the largest applied research programs in the world of policing. In all, over the past six years, the program has involved partnerships with no less than nineteen universities, both across Australia and abroad, and a total number of seventy two researchers, ranging from professors to PhD students. The disciplines involved include criminology, anthropology, organisational behaviour, forensic science, and applied ethics. The outcomes of the research will impact on how Victoria Police does its business, and, through this conference, and through networks and publishing, it will have a positive impact upon policing generally, both here in Australia and internationally.

Police governance – internal and external

• What impact might research have on the quality of the democratic accountability of the public police?
• What does research reveal about the effectiveness and legitimacy of the police?
• Will increasing levels of police research provide for more informed public and political debate about the public police?
• What is the current nature of police management and governance, how is it changing, and will research suggest new and better models of these?

Community engagement and the delivery of policing services

• How are police to respond to the increasingly pluralised nature of policing?
• What does research tell us about the quality of the interface between police and local communities, especially culturally diverse and disadvantaged ones?
• What has been the impact of counter terrorism upon police-public relations?
• What are the implications of the changing nature of serious and organised crime, on criminal investigation?

Police education and capability development

• In what ways is applied police research best organised and funded?
• What are the challenges and issues involved in bringing university and police together?
• What is the role of government in police research and improvement?
• What are the likely long term implications of research into police improvement, on the education, training and professional development of police practitioners?

Keynote Speakers, Plenary Sessions and Parallel Workshops

Each of the three days of the conference will feature keynote speakers, plenary sessions and parallel workshops. The keynote speakers will include:

Professor Martin Innes – Director, Universities Police Science Institute, Cardiff. Noted for Signal Crime, Reassurance Policing, Counter-terrorism and the role of the police.

Peter Neyroud QPM,Chief Executive, National Police Improvement Agency, UK was previously Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police and Vice-President of ACPO with responsibility for the NPIA and the reform of ACPO.

Distinguished Professor David Bayley, Dean of School of Criminal Justice, Albany State University of New York – His work has focused on strategies of policing, the evolution of police organizations, organizational reform, accountability, and the tactics of patrol officers in discretionary law-enforcement situations.

Professor Clifford Shearing, Professor of Criminology and Director of the Institute of Criminology, Law Faculty, University of Cape Town University of Cape Town. – noted or his work on public/private policing, partnership policing, security governance.

Professor Lorraine Mazzerole. Centre for Excellence, Policing and Security, Griffiths University.

Parallel workshops will be conducted by a wide range of university researchers and police practitioners from South Africa, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. These will include:

• Associate Professor Jennifer Wood, Temple University, USA
• Dr Monique Marks, University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
• Ms Julie Berg, University of Cape Town, Centre of Criminology, University of Cape Town, South Africa.

For further details visit www.nexuspolicing08.com.au.

 

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25 March 2008

International Association of Women Police 46th Annual Training Conference

The Northern Territory Police are hosting the International Association of Women Police 46th Annual Training Conference to be held in Darwin between 6 and 11 September 2008. This innovative conference offers a high quality training program developed to focus on the streams of:

• The Changing Face of Crime
• Policing – A Career of Choice
• Leading by Example
• Strengthening Partnerships

A range of workshops demonstrating innovative and new approaches; exploring complex issues, cross cultural and multidisciplinary differences, examining contemporary policing models and changes in criminal activity, crime detection and prevention will satisfy these streams. Plus case studies, best practice and technology demonstrations, keynote speakers and expert commentaries are also provided.

Registration is now available online along with a program outline, recommended accommodation and post-conference tour option, visit http://www.iawp2008.org.

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28 February 2008

106th Police Management Development Program
by Ingrid Tomanovits

The academic year for the AIPM commenced on 4 February with the arrival of 29 participants for the residential component of the 106th Police Management Development Program (PMDP). Every Australian jurisdiction, with the exception of Tasmania, sent at least one participant. The group was significantly enriched by the presence of several international participants, including two from the Solomon Islands, and one each from Canada, Papa New Guinea, Hong Kong and South Africa.

The program was also the 2008 Visiting Fellows’ first outing as syndicate leaders. They made a significant contribution to the participants’ experience and learning from the program. Syndicate Leaders for the 106th were Shane McLennan from QPS – Shane’s last outing as a syndicate leader before he returns home in late March; Paul O’Brien from Victoria Police; Phil Langdon from the NSW Rural Fire Service; Dave Eyeland from the Australia Army; Dave Chambers, flying the flag for Tasmania Police; and Toni Christmas from the AFP.

The group was also privileged to have Inspector Ian Grant from the Brandon Police Service in Canada present for the program. In his role as International Program Mentor, Inspector Grant provided significant input to the group’s discussions and was able to assist participants by sharing his knowledge and experience. He also coordinated an International Forum in the final week, which gave our international participants an opportunity to share some of their experiences with the group.

CEO of the Australia Crime Commission, Alistair Milroy, gave his official opening address on day two, setting the tone for the remainder of the program which focused on contemporary leadership and management issues and challenges. A highlight of the program was a case study on the July 2005 bombings in London, presented by Associate Professor Nick O’Brien from Charles Sturt University.

The group found the program challenging and rewarding, with many commenting that the program has given them greater confidence in taking on leadership and management positions. There was a significant emphasis on reflective learning, which many in the group found beneficial and improved their self awareness.

Former Director Academic Programs and close friend of the AIPM, Tom Rogers, now the NSW State Electoral Commissioner, was the guest of honour at the graduation dinner on Thursday 21 February. The 106th PMDP was a great start to the 2008 academic year. The staff at the Institute wish all our graduates the very best in the future.

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28 February 2008

New Visiting Fellows Commence for 2008
by Ingrid Tomanovits

The AIPM’s academic year commenced in earnest on 29 January, with the induction program for this year’s cohort of Visiting Fellows.

The role of the Visiting Fellow is to provide contemporary industry expertise and contribute to the academic programs conducted at the AIPM. This includes developing program content on collaboration with permanent Academic Programs staff, facilitating class room sessions, and acting as Syndicate Leaders and mentors to program participants during residentials. VFs also have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally while seconded to the AIPM from their home jurisdictions.

The VFs for 2008 are:

• Inspector David Chambers, Tasmania Police Visiting Fellow;
• Federal Agent Toni Christmas, Australian Federal Police Visiting Fellow;
• Lieutenant Colonel David Eyeland, Visiting Military Fellow (Australian Army);
• Superintendent Glenn Horton, Queensland Police Service Visiting Fellow;
• Mr Phil Langdon, Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) Visiting Fellow; and
• Superintendent Paul O’Brien, Victoria Police Visiting Fellow.

Superintendent Jenny Young from NSW Police and Superintendent Shane McLennan from Queensland Police Service, VFs from 2007, will be remaining with us until late March.

The AIPM welcomes our 2008 Visiting Fellows.

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