Citation

Martin P, Freeman J, Davey JD. Police Pract. Res. 2013; 14(3): 193-204.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15614263.2012.710460

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Alcohol-related harms are disproportionately represented in licensed premises. This study aimed to investigate the practices and perceived capabilities of a group of police officers who engage in policing activities in and around licensed premises in a capital city policing district in an Australian jurisdiction. Analysis of the self-reported data revealed that the 254 participants were much more likely to attend to alcohol-related incidents outside rather than inside licensed premises. Policing licensed premises that involved an alcohol-related event was perceived as the most difficult task compared to other forms of police activities, which was mirrored by low levels of perceived knowledge regarding effective intervention strategies to deal with incidents inside licensed premises. The findings have direct implication in regards to training police officers, particularly increasing their perceived knowledge and skill level to deal with incidents inside licensed premises. The views expressed in this journal article are those of the authors and in no way represent those of the any Australian policing agency.