Loene M Howes
Biographic Data
| ID | 79500 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Loene M Howes |
| GIVEN NAMES | Loene M |
| FAMILY NAME | Howes |
| SIGNATURE | HOWES L M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Tasmania |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5656-6121 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 19 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Plural Policing and Access to Justice in Pacific Small Island Developing States
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) present unique challenges and opportunities for law enforcement. Characteristics such as strong communal ties, social and cultural norms, limited state visibility, and strained resources impact the interpretation and application of state laws. At the same time, local legitimacy is often found in community-oriented approaches to policing and tailored law enforcement responses through parallel policing systems.…
Globalisation and policing in Tuvalu
Global influences on policing are not a recent development. The legacy of colonisation is evident in contemporary police organisations and justice systems in the Pacific Islands, which are exposed to globalisation through a range of means. Pacific Island countries are also influenced by traditional sources of authority, such as customary chiefly systems and religious leadership, that shape and contribute to justice and policing in important and n…
Developments in DNA analysis and forensic procedures legislation
Forensic procedures legislation guides the collection and analysis of forensic material, including DNA, and the establishment of DNA databases. It requires the balancing of several competing interests, such as identifying and convicting those who commit criminal offences, ensuring that individuals in Australian society are not subjected to unlawful or unfair treatment, and preserving individual privacy and civil liberties. With increased data-sha…
Understanding the challenges of disaster victim identification
Disaster victim identification (DVI) is an important process in the aftermath of disasters to provide answers for the families and communities of victims. Australian forensic practitioners contribute to such processes internationally under difficult post-disaster circumstances. The aim of the study was to better understand the challenges experienced by forensic practitioners in international DVI operations. Participants ( N = 20) included DNA ana…
Strands in a cable’
Police investigators increasingly make use of forensic science in the investigation of crime.While there is considerable research on case outcomes following the use of forensic identification evidence (fingerprint and DNA evidence), few studies have explored how police investigators use these evidence types in their investigations.This study aimed to examine police investigators' reasoning processes about the use of forensic identification eviden…
Forensic DNA analysis and legislative provisions
This article considers the historical development of DNA-related forensic procedures legislation in Australian jurisdictions from a critical forensic studies lens. It shows that the original intent of such legislation was to balance society’s need for effective crime control against certain rights of the individual, such as privacy and bodily integrity, and the rights of a suspect to due process. The article documents how the initial legislative …
Introduction to the Special Issue—Policing in Pacific Island Countries and Territories
Policing Illicit Drugs in the Pacific
Transnational and organized crime has become more prominent in the Pacific region in recent years, leading to challenges for law enforcement agencies in the region. The production and trafficking of illicit drugs are common concerns that illustrate the nexus between transnational and local crime landscapes. This article discusses approaches to the policing of such crime used by Pacific law enforcement agencies and regional partners. Informed by r…
Community Satisfaction With Policing on Guam
Guam is a Pacific Island in Micronesia with a complex colonial history. Strategically located, Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States and critical military asset. Policing on Guam is influenced by external stakeholders and budgetary limitations. Recently, a community policing model was introduced to better meet community needs and expectations. This study explored the relevance of predictors of satisfaction with police service p…
Redrawing the Boundaries of Criminology
Forensic science is a topic of fascination and intrigue, yet popular understandings do not always accord with the realities. Trenchant critiques of forensic science – and how it is used in the criminal justice system – highlight a need for greater forensic literacy amongst criminal justice practitioners. Drawing on 15 years of unit outlines, 10 years of student evaluations and recent reflections by the teaching team, this article documents the de…
Police as knowledge brokers and keepers of the peace
Pacific Island Countries (PICs) face externally driven changes, including an international human rights agenda. Tuvalu was the first PIC to develop a National Action Plan on human rights, with a focus on improving the circumstances for women, children, and people with disabilities. Achieving these objectives requires a whole-of-government approach and a comprehensive process of community consultation. This study, undertaken at the request of the …
Interpreted investigative interviews under the Peace interview model
Investigative interviewing is a crucial but complex aspect of police work. Although research has demonstrated that the PEACE interview model is effective with victims, witnesses, and suspects, the challenges can be intensified in interpreter-assisted interviews. This article reports police interviewers’ perceptions of interpreted investigative interviews in two Australian jurisdictions. Participants (N = 19) in semi-structured interviews included…
Community interpreters’ experiences of police investigative interviews
Procedural justice refers to fairness in police dealings with members of the public. By facilitating communication between the police and people with whom they do not share a common language, interpreters assist policing organisations to provide fair and equitable services for all members of the community. Yet research findings suggest that interpreters’ presence, behaviour, and interpreting choices can negatively impact the fairness of police in…
High-stakes interviews and rapport development
In high-stakes interviews on matters of national and international security, interpreters are essential when interviewers and interviewees lack a common language. Although rapport-based interviews are effective in eliciting more complete and accurate information from witnesses and suspects in monolingual interviews, little is known about an interpreter’s influence on rapport in interpreter-assisted interviews. Experienced interviewers (N = 121) d…
Discord in the Communication of Forensic Science
The criminal justice system is one arena in which nonscientists use scientific findings and expert opinions to aid decision making. Forensic science is a standard feature of criminal investigations, out-of-court settlements, and trials. Yet forensic science may be poorly understood by those who use it as a decision aid, with a consequent risk of contributing to miscarriages of justice. In this article, we discuss some of the contentious aspects o…
Career decisions by Australian police officers
Australian police officers (N = 182) who were staying in policing (n = 96), orundecided about staying (n = 57), and former police officers who had changedcareers (n = 29) completed free-response questionnaires about their decisions tochoose and stay in (or leave) policing careers. Thematic analysis of responsesrevealed different considerations by group. Categories of the kaleidoscope careermodel were used to evaluate the relative importance of th…
Developing the Methodology for an Applied, Interdisciplinary Research Project
Methodologists have urged researchers who use mixed methods to justify their methodological choices and provide greater clarity about the philosophical underpinnings and implications of their approaches. This article outlines the reasoning process undertaken in an endeavor to develop philosophical clarity for an applied, interdisciplinary, mixed methods research project about the communication of scientific evidence in the legal system. I used Gr…
Sometimes I give up on the report and ring the scientist
Despite increased use of forensic science in police investigations, relatively few studies have examined how well forensic science is communicated to police investigators. This study explored practitioners’ perceptions of the effectiveness of such communication in Australian jurisdictions. Sixty-five participants, consisting of police (investigators, n = 28; and liaison officers, n = 10) and case-reporting scientists (forensic biologists, n = 16;…
Social persuasion to develop rapport in high-stakes interviews
Motivating cooperation in official police interviews is a central professional challenge across jurisdictions and cultures. Rapport-building is regarded as a critical antecedent of interviewee cooperation, but relatively little is known about how rapport is developed in practice. A total of 123 experienced intelligence and investigative interviewers from five Asian-Pacific jurisdictions (Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea and Sri Lank…
Social persuasion to develop rapport in high-stakes interviews
Motivating cooperation in official police interviews is a central professional challenge across jurisdictions and cultures. Rapport-building is regarded as a critical antecedent of interviewee cooperation, but relatively little is known about how rapport is developed in practice. A total of 123 experienced intelligence and investigative interviewers from five Asian-Pacific jurisdictions (Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea and Sri Lank…
Discord in the Communication of Forensic Science
The criminal justice system is one arena in which nonscientists use scientific findings and expert opinions to aid decision making. Forensic science is a standard feature of criminal investigations, out-of-court settlements, and trials. Yet forensic science may be poorly understood by those who use it as a decision aid, with a consequent risk of contributing to miscarriages of justice. In this article, we discuss some of the contentious aspects o…
Developing the Methodology for an Applied, Interdisciplinary Research Project
Methodologists have urged researchers who use mixed methods to justify their methodological choices and provide greater clarity about the philosophical underpinnings and implications of their approaches. This article outlines the reasoning process undertaken in an endeavor to develop philosophical clarity for an applied, interdisciplinary, mixed methods research project about the communication of scientific evidence in the legal system. I used Gr…
Sometimes I give up on the report and ring the scientist
Despite increased use of forensic science in police investigations, relatively few studies have examined how well forensic science is communicated to police investigators. This study explored practitioners’ perceptions of the effectiveness of such communication in Australian jurisdictions. Sixty-five participants, consisting of police (investigators, n = 28; and liaison officers, n = 10) and case-reporting scientists (forensic biologists, n = 16;…
Understanding the challenges of disaster victim identification
Disaster victim identification (DVI) is an important process in the aftermath of disasters to provide answers for the families and communities of victims. Australian forensic practitioners contribute to such processes internationally under difficult post-disaster circumstances. The aim of the study was to better understand the challenges experienced by forensic practitioners in international DVI operations. Participants ( N = 20) included DNA ana…
Strands in a cable’
Police investigators increasingly make use of forensic science in the investigation of crime.While there is considerable research on case outcomes following the use of forensic identification evidence (fingerprint and DNA evidence), few studies have explored how police investigators use these evidence types in their investigations.This study aimed to examine police investigators' reasoning processes about the use of forensic identification eviden…
Forensic DNA analysis and legislative provisions
This article considers the historical development of DNA-related forensic procedures legislation in Australian jurisdictions from a critical forensic studies lens. It shows that the original intent of such legislation was to balance society’s need for effective crime control against certain rights of the individual, such as privacy and bodily integrity, and the rights of a suspect to due process. The article documents how the initial legislative …
Community interpreters’ experiences of police investigative interviews
Procedural justice refers to fairness in police dealings with members of the public. By facilitating communication between the police and people with whom they do not share a common language, interpreters assist policing organisations to provide fair and equitable services for all members of the community. Yet research findings suggest that interpreters’ presence, behaviour, and interpreting choices can negatively impact the fairness of police in…
High-stakes interviews and rapport development
In high-stakes interviews on matters of national and international security, interpreters are essential when interviewers and interviewees lack a common language. Although rapport-based interviews are effective in eliciting more complete and accurate information from witnesses and suspects in monolingual interviews, little is known about an interpreter’s influence on rapport in interpreter-assisted interviews. Experienced interviewers (N = 121) d…
Social persuasion to develop rapport in high-stakes interviews
Motivating cooperation in official police interviews is a central professional challenge across jurisdictions and cultures. Rapport-building is regarded as a critical antecedent of interviewee cooperation, but relatively little is known about how rapport is developed in practice. A total of 123 experienced intelligence and investigative interviewers from five Asian-Pacific jurisdictions (Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea and Sri Lank…
Career decisions by Australian police officers
Australian police officers (N = 182) who were staying in policing (n = 96), orundecided about staying (n = 57), and former police officers who had changedcareers (n = 29) completed free-response questionnaires about their decisions tochoose and stay in (or leave) policing careers. Thematic analysis of responsesrevealed different considerations by group. Categories of the kaleidoscope careermodel were used to evaluate the relative importance of th…
Developing the Methodology for an Applied, Interdisciplinary Research Project
Methodologists have urged researchers who use mixed methods to justify their methodological choices and provide greater clarity about the philosophical underpinnings and implications of their approaches. This article outlines the reasoning process undertaken in an endeavor to develop philosophical clarity for an applied, interdisciplinary, mixed methods research project about the communication of scientific evidence in the legal system. I used Gr…
Sometimes I give up on the report and ring the scientist
Despite increased use of forensic science in police investigations, relatively few studies have examined how well forensic science is communicated to police investigators. This study explored practitioners’ perceptions of the effectiveness of such communication in Australian jurisdictions. Sixty-five participants, consisting of police (investigators, n = 28; and liaison officers, n = 10) and case-reporting scientists (forensic biologists, n = 16;…
High-stakes interviews and rapport development
In high-stakes interviews on matters of national and international security, interpreters are essential when interviewers and interviewees lack a common language. Although rapport-based interviews are effective in eliciting more complete and accurate information from witnesses and suspects in monolingual interviews, little is known about an interpreter’s influence on rapport in interpreter-assisted interviews. Experienced interviewers (N = 121) d…
Discord in the Communication of Forensic Science
The criminal justice system is one arena in which nonscientists use scientific findings and expert opinions to aid decision making. Forensic science is a standard feature of criminal investigations, out-of-court settlements, and trials. Yet forensic science may be poorly understood by those who use it as a decision aid, with a consequent risk of contributing to miscarriages of justice. In this article, we discuss some of the contentious aspects o…
Community interpreters’ experiences of police investigative interviews
Procedural justice refers to fairness in police dealings with members of the public. By facilitating communication between the police and people with whom they do not share a common language, interpreters assist policing organisations to provide fair and equitable services for all members of the community. Yet research findings suggest that interpreters’ presence, behaviour, and interpreting choices can negatively impact the fairness of police in…
Interpreted investigative interviews under the Peace interview model
Investigative interviewing is a crucial but complex aspect of police work. Although research has demonstrated that the PEACE interview model is effective with victims, witnesses, and suspects, the challenges can be intensified in interpreter-assisted interviews. This article reports police interviewers’ perceptions of interpreted investigative interviews in two Australian jurisdictions. Participants (N = 19) in semi-structured interviews included…
Police as knowledge brokers and keepers of the peace
Pacific Island Countries (PICs) face externally driven changes, including an international human rights agenda. Tuvalu was the first PIC to develop a National Action Plan on human rights, with a focus on improving the circumstances for women, children, and people with disabilities. Achieving these objectives requires a whole-of-government approach and a comprehensive process of community consultation. This study, undertaken at the request of the …
Introduction to the Special Issue—Policing in Pacific Island Countries and Territories
Policing Illicit Drugs in the Pacific
Transnational and organized crime has become more prominent in the Pacific region in recent years, leading to challenges for law enforcement agencies in the region. The production and trafficking of illicit drugs are common concerns that illustrate the nexus between transnational and local crime landscapes. This article discusses approaches to the policing of such crime used by Pacific law enforcement agencies and regional partners. Informed by r…
Community Satisfaction With Policing on Guam
Guam is a Pacific Island in Micronesia with a complex colonial history. Strategically located, Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States and critical military asset. Policing on Guam is influenced by external stakeholders and budgetary limitations. Recently, a community policing model was introduced to better meet community needs and expectations. This study explored the relevance of predictors of satisfaction with police service p…
Redrawing the Boundaries of Criminology
Forensic science is a topic of fascination and intrigue, yet popular understandings do not always accord with the realities. Trenchant critiques of forensic science – and how it is used in the criminal justice system – highlight a need for greater forensic literacy amongst criminal justice practitioners. Drawing on 15 years of unit outlines, 10 years of student evaluations and recent reflections by the teaching team, this article documents the de…
Understanding the challenges of disaster victim identification
Disaster victim identification (DVI) is an important process in the aftermath of disasters to provide answers for the families and communities of victims. Australian forensic practitioners contribute to such processes internationally under difficult post-disaster circumstances. The aim of the study was to better understand the challenges experienced by forensic practitioners in international DVI operations. Participants ( N = 20) included DNA ana…
Strands in a cable’
Police investigators increasingly make use of forensic science in the investigation of crime.While there is considerable research on case outcomes following the use of forensic identification evidence (fingerprint and DNA evidence), few studies have explored how police investigators use these evidence types in their investigations.This study aimed to examine police investigators' reasoning processes about the use of forensic identification eviden…
Forensic DNA analysis and legislative provisions
This article considers the historical development of DNA-related forensic procedures legislation in Australian jurisdictions from a critical forensic studies lens. It shows that the original intent of such legislation was to balance society’s need for effective crime control against certain rights of the individual, such as privacy and bodily integrity, and the rights of a suspect to due process. The article documents how the initial legislative …
Developments in DNA analysis and forensic procedures legislation
Forensic procedures legislation guides the collection and analysis of forensic material, including DNA, and the establishment of DNA databases. It requires the balancing of several competing interests, such as identifying and convicting those who commit criminal offences, ensuring that individuals in Australian society are not subjected to unlawful or unfair treatment, and preserving individual privacy and civil liberties. With increased data-sha…
Globalisation and policing in Tuvalu
Global influences on policing are not a recent development. The legacy of colonisation is evident in contemporary police organisations and justice systems in the Pacific Islands, which are exposed to globalisation through a range of means. Pacific Island countries are also influenced by traditional sources of authority, such as customary chiefly systems and religious leadership, that shape and contribute to justice and policing in important and n…
Plural Policing and Access to Justice in Pacific Small Island Developing States
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) present unique challenges and opportunities for law enforcement. Characteristics such as strong communal ties, social and cultural norms, limited state visibility, and strained resources impact the interpretation and application of state laws. At the same time, local legitimacy is often found in community-oriented approaches to policing and tailored law enforcement responses through parallel policing systems.…
Political science (17 works) · Sociology (13 works) · Psychology (11 works) · Public relations (11 works) · Criminology (10 works) · Law (10 works) · Policing Practices and Perceptions (7 works) · Deception detection and forensic psychology (6 works) · Economic Justice (6 works) · Engineering (6 works)