From: A machine learning analysis of serious misconduct among Australian police
Variable | β | SE | OR |
---|---|---|---|
Demographic variables | |||
Secondary employment | 1.56 | 0.09 | 4.38** |
Awards or complimentary remarks | 0.19 | 0.19 | 1.22** |
Age | 0.44 | 0.07 | 1.53* |
Length of service | 0.31 | 0.16 | 1.37* |
Socio-economic status | − 0.72 | 0.27 | 0.48* |
Years at rank | 0.29 | 0.09 | 1.39 |
Transfers | − 0.34 | 0.26 | 0.73 |
Duty type: General duties | 0.15 | 0.05 | 1.16 |
Rank: Senior Constable | 0.10 | 0.29 | 1.10 |
Misconduct process variables | |||
Unsubstantiated complaints | 1.14 | 0.18 | 3.15** |
Local Area Commander Warning Notice | 0.44 | 0.15 | 1.55 |
Region Commander Warning Notice | 0.49 | 0.72 | 1.64 |
Performance or conduct management plan | 0.36 | 0.08 | 1.44 |
Management action | 0.23 | 0.07 | 1.26 |
Misconduct types | |||
Issues with an investigation | 0.88 | 0.22 | 2.42 |
Improper use of force | 0.64 | 0.11 | 2.00** |
Drink driving | 0.54 | 0.28 | 1.72* |
Complaint related to court | 0.59 | 0.47 | 1.79** |
Breach code of conduct | 0.59 | 0.72 | 1.80 |
Harassment, intimidation or bullying | 0.49 | 0.08 | 1.64* |
Allegation of corruption | 0.22 | 0.20 | 1.25 |
Positive drug test | 0.27 | 0.13 | 1.31 |
Disobey reasonable direction | 0.37 | 0.33 | 1.44 |
Firearm related complaint | 0.17 | 0.17 | 1.18 |
Untruthfulness/Dishonesty | 0.16 | 0.29 | 1.17 |
Rudeness to members of the public | − 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.91 |
Breach privacy, unauthorised disclosure of data | − 0.45 | 0.21 | 0.64 |
Property or exhibits complaint | − 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.55 |