Les liaisons dangereuses

Relations between police commissioners and their political masters

Bibliographic Data

ID11962003
AuthorsJenny Fleming (0000-0002-7913-3345, Australian National University, corresponding author)
Year2004
Volume63
Issue3
Pages60-74
Publication date2004-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAustralian Journal of Public Administration (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0313-6647 • E-ISSN: 1467-8500
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1467-8500.2004.00391.x
OpenAlexW2047682005
LanguageEN
Citations received14

This article reflects on the difficult and ambiguous relationship between Australian Police Commissioners and their political masters. The article looks at South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales and examines the nature of the conflict arising in these jurisdictions from the ambiguous nature of the roles Police Commissioners and Ministers are expected to play. In exploring the uncertainties and expectations that surround the Police Commissioner–Minister relationship, the article considers what lessons can be drawn from such examples. The article reflects on the political and social ramifications of such altercations and considers ways of managing future conflict

Criminology · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Labor Movements and Unions · Law · Policing Practices and Perceptions · Public Administration · Public Policy and Administration Research

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