Table 1 Demographic data
From: A machine learning analysis of serious misconduct among Australian police
| Serious misconduct group (n = 600) | Comparison group (n = 600) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 37.2 years | 38.1 years |
| Gender |
21.7% female 78.3% male |
23.5% female 76.5% male |
| Duty type | ||
| General Duties: 65.8% | General Duties: 55% | |
| Specialist Command: 34.2% | Specialist Command: 45% | |
| Final rank at time of analysis | ||
| Constable: 27% | Constable: 23% | |
| Senior Constable: 57% | Senior Constable: 60% | |
| Sergeant: 13% | Sergeant: 15% | |
| Commissioned Officer: 3% | Commissioned Officer: 3% | |
| Years at rank | 5.9 years | 6.3 years |
| Length of service | 12.6 years | 12.87 years |
| Socio-economic status per geographic area | 5.76 (out of 10) | 6 (out of 10) |
| Income | $88,391.70 per year | $89,575.00 per year |
| Designated Detective | 13% | 10% |
| Awards or compliments | 7.23 per officer | 6.68 per officer |
| Dismissal proceedings | 50.2% | 0% |
| Prior remedial action for misconduct | 72.1% | 6% |
| Currently active employee | 46.3% | 64% |
| Secondary employment | 44.3% | 9.5% |
| Work in metropolitan areas | 60% | 62% |