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The research arm of the CMC conducts important research in support of the CMC's three key strategic goals: - to prevent and combat crime
- to promote high standards of integrity and reduce misconduct in the public sector
- to provide an effective witness protection service.
In addition, we conduct research in the area of policing methods and services and are sometimes called on to explore and report on public policy issues that can arise from a special referral, or as a consequence of provisions of legislation. Engagement in public policy issues provides important opportunities to further demonstrate the CMC’s independence, our commitment to rigorous, non-partisan analysis and our capacity to develop practical recommendations. Current examples are our review of Queensland's off-road motorbike noise laws, our examination of the public nuisance offence provision (download the report Policing public order: a review of the public nuisance offence) and our Inquiry into Policing in Indigenous Communities. | Summary of research topics |
Policing
We look at the impact of police activities on crime and disorder in the community. We investigate innovations within the Queensland Police Service and assess their effectiveness, and we examine initiatives that have been successfully trialled in other jurisdictions. We conduct both long-term and short-term projects, all of them directed towards identifying best practice in policing and fostering an effective, ethical police service. Illicit drugs
Illicit drugs are a constant challenge for law enforcement and public health agencies across the state. We carry out research into drug use patterns, and into what works in drug abuse prevention and treatment, as part of a concerted effort to combat this problem. We have access to a wide range of reliable data about the nature of drug use in Queensland, which helps us to identify the characteristics of illicit drug markets and assess how they vary for different types of drugs. Our researchers also examine interventions that have been successfully implemented here and overseas.
Our aim is to point the way to effective, drug-specific strategies that can be implemented in the future. Paedophilia
Combating paedophilia is one of our key priorities. Systematic research has made it possible to develop innovative methods of identifying paedophiles who use the Internet to prey on children. This has led to arrests being made, and charges successfully laid, both in Australia and overseas.
We work closely with the Queensland Police Service and other law enforcement agencies to combat these crimes. Capacity development
We take a lead role in helping public sector agencies improve their capacity to prevent and deal with misconduct. We help agencies analyse levels of exposure to risks of misconduct, and develop resource materials to provide them with practical support. Crime prevention
We work on preventing crime in addition to making arrests. Recent projects have examined recidivism among young offenders, amphetamine use, child sexual abuse prevention programs and effective sex-offender treatment programs.
We communicate this information to our stakeholders and provide resource materials.
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