The AiPOL JOURNAL provides an important forum to discuss concepts and ideas on ways to achieve better policing for our community as well as dealing with the issues that affect the welfare, wellbeing and safety of police in general.
Volume 15 Number 4 December 2023
Illicit Drug Data Report
Australia’s illicit drug problem: Challenges and opportunities for law enforcement
Ecstasy and Relaed Drugs Reporting System 2022 – ACT
Illicit Dug Reporting System 2021 – ACT
ACT Drug Law Reforms
Police criticise move by ACT to decriminalise use of cocaine, heroin and ice
The New Drug Reality in Canberra
How to decriminialise drugs: the design features of a non-criminial response to the personal possesion of drugs
The savings associated with decrinialisation of drug use in New South Wales, Australia: a comparison of four drug polocies
Decriminalisation but no safe supply – So how do we close that care gap?
Welcome to the ‘plea deal state’ where coldblooded killers have murder charges dropped and get out of jail years earlier. WAYNE FLOWER reports on the disturbing trend of shocking crimes NOT going to trial
Plea bargains and the efficiencies of justice
Representation reduces number and severity of charges, new research shows
Plea negotiations: An empirical analysis
Negotiating about charges and pleas – balancing interests and justice
Victims ignored in plea deals
Australia’s justice systems are prioritising cost efficiency and productivity. Some experts have concerns
The Australasian Institute of Policing welcomes the passing of the Surveillance Legislation (Identity and Disrupt) Bill 2020 by the Australian Parliament, as recommended by the Institute in this edition.
Special Operation Ironside
The ‘most significant’ police operation in Australian history