Acknowledgements
List of Tables
List of Figures
Preface by Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon (Victoria Police)
Foreword by Professor David Dixon
Introduction
Conflict of Interest and Police Corruption
This Study
Conflict of Interest Defining the Problem and Its Dimensions
Introduction
What is Conflict of Interest?
Manifestations of Conflict of Interest
Dealing with the Problem: The System of Accountability
Introduction
Conflict of Interest and Police Misconduct
Accountability in Operation: The Victoria Police Discipline System
Building Accountability
The Private Realm: Relationships and Involvements
Introduction
Organisational Involvements
Family-based Involvements
Problematic Personal Relationships
Discussion
The Public Realm: Use and Abuse of Police Powers and Authority
Introduction
Intervention, Action, or Involvement in Police Investigations and Processes
Use of Police Power to Harass
Exercise of Improper Influence in Civil Matters
Discussion
The Public Realm: Use and Abuse of Police Resources
Introduction
Misuse of Confidential Information
Misuse of Other Police Resources
Summary and Discussion
Conclusions and Reflections: Conflict of Interest, Police Ethics and Accountability
Introduction
Defining the Problem and its Dimensions
Conflict of Interest and Police Ethics
References Index