Table 2 Average instances of prior misconduct per officer
From: A machine learning analysis of serious misconduct among Australian police
Complaints | Serious misconduct (Range) | Comparison (Range) |
|---|---|---|
Improper use of force | 0.29 (0–4) | 0.12 (0–3) |
Firearm related complaint | 0.11 (0–2) | 0.02 (0–2) |
Adverse discharge of a Taser | 0.005 (0–1) | 0 |
Vehicle pursuit | 0.04 (0–2) | 0 |
Drink driving | 0.17 (0–3) | 0.03 (0–2) |
Management action | 3.75 (0–26) | 1.75 (0–14) |
Performance issues | 0.40 (0–6) | 0.09 (0–2) |
Improper association | 0.07 (0–2) | 0.01 (0–1) |
Complaint related to court | 0.45 (0–8) | 0.22 (0–4) |
Incident during arrest or custody | 0.21 (0–5) | 0.09 (0–1) |
Alleged corruption | 0.11 (0–2) | 0.01 (0–1) |
Local Area Commander Warning Notice | 0.26 (0–2) | 0.03 (0–1) |
Region Commander Warning Notice | 0.23 (0–3) | 0.03 (0–1) |
Positive drug test | 0.03 (0–1) | 0 |
Issues with an investigation | 0.55 (0–7) | 0.3 (0–4) |
Customer service | 0.69 (0–12) | 0.36 (0–4) |
Harassment, intimidation or bullying | 0.31 (0–5) | 0.12 (0–4) |
Untruthfulness/dishonesty | 0.32 (0–4) | 0.11 (0–3) |
Misuse of powers | 0.11 (0–2) | 0.08 (0–2) |
Disobey reasonable direction | 0.14 (0–7) | 0.08 (0–2) |
Unauthorised absence | 0.12 (0–3) | 0.06 (0–1) |
Property or exhibits complaint | 0.245 (0–3) | 0.13 (0–2) |
Access and disclosure of confidential information | 0.325 (0–4) | 0.12 (0–2) |
Breach code of conduct | 0.335 (0–8) | 0.05 (0–1) |
Social media related | 0.026 (0–2) | 0 |
Workplace transfers | 3.94 (0–16) | 3.63 (0–15) |
Unsubstantiated complaints | 5.19 (0–55) | 3.58 (0–25) |
Total instances of serious misconduct | 1.79 (1–13) | 0 |