Reclassifying minor offences: A civil enforcement pathway using licensed private investigators in Australia
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology
Published online on June 08, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Criminology, Ahead of Print.
Australian policing has expanded hybrid governance arrangements, yet investigation into minor, high-volume incidents remains largely police bound. As serious and complex matters absorb capacity, many low-harm theft, vandalism, and public order reports ...
Australian policing has expanded hybrid governance arrangements, yet investigation into minor, high-volume incidents remains largely police bound. As serious and complex matters absorb capacity, many low-harm theft, vandalism, and public order reports ...