26 August 1998

Commentators:
Associate Professor Mark Findlay, Faculty of Law, University of Sydney
Mr Tim Sage, Representative from the Police Integrity Commission

Speakers:

"Frisky Business - Police, Search Powers and Young People"
Mr Michael Antrum, Principal Solicitor National Children’s and Youth Law Centre

"Policing and Police Powers Since the Royal Commission"
Associate Professor David Dixon, Faculty of Law, University of NSW, Sydney

"Recent Trends in the use of 'Alternatives to Charge': A Police Perspective"
Sergeant David Darcy, Supervisor, City Central, Local Area Command, NSW Police Service

"Using Complaints to Improve Policing"
Ms Irene Moss OA, NSW Ombudsman

Convenor:
Dr Ania Wilczynski

Anxiety about the incidence of violence in public places is driving an increasing interest in the so-called 'New York miracle' of Zero Tolerance policing. Most Australian jurisdictions are broadening the powers available to police, including the introduction of extended powers for police to search for knives and move people on in NSW.

This seminar will critically examine the perceived need for tougher laws and changes to police practice. It will also address concerns about how the use of these powers may effect police relations with groups targeted in street policing operations, particularly young people.