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December 2004
Monash University and Victoria Police have joined forces to developcounter-terrorism measures that will involve community consultation.
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| Police listen: Dr David Wright-Neville discusses the initiative at the launch, while Dr Sharon Pickering and Police Commissioner Ms Christine Nixon look on. |
Police chief commissioner Ms Christine Nixon said the collaboration would provide innovative solutions that would enhance police tactics when dealing with security threats.
The project involves Dr Sharon Pickering, Dr David Wright-Neville, Dr Jude McCulloch and Dr Pete Lentini from Monash's School of Political and Social Inquiry in the Faculty of Arts, police, and an advisory committee that includes representatives of media, government and community organisations including the Australian Multicultural Foundation.
Dr Pickering said the project aimed to strengthen relationships between police and the community, and to consolidate and integrate community policing principles when investigating terrorist threats.
Four research teams will be formed to evaluate existing approaches to terrorism and counter-terrorism measures from the police, community, media and legislative perspectives.
"The teams will provide a strong research-based focus for the police to provide effective responses to terrorism, while maintaining strong relationships with the Victorian community," Dr Pickering said.
The three-year project, 'Counter-terrorism policing and culturally diverse communities', has received almost $300,000 in funding over three years through an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant.
Ms Nixon expressed confidence in the project. "I have no doubt it will be a forward-thinking strategy that will cater to both policing and community needs, and I congratulate all of those involved in the project," she said.
Ingrid Sanders
Contact:
sharon.pickering@arts.monash.e du.au
Ph: +61 3 9903 2537 | 
