Australian Commissioner notes challenges facing police in emerging democracies
15 Jan 2015, 12:48 PM
Daniel Bosley
Commissioner of Police for Western Australia Karl O’Callaghan delivered a lecture to police officers this morning on the challenges facing police forces in emerging democracies.
O’Callaghan – who oversees a force of more than 5,800 officers – explained that the growth of democracy meant the need for greater accountability and openness within the police force.
“As democracy emerges, the media will become more interested in what you do – the media will want to ask more questions about what you do,” he noted.
“That can be really challenging, and it’s still challenging for me after ten years as commissioner in Western Australia.”
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