Kelly Hine is a Lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Prior to joining UniSC, Dr Hine was a Lecturer at the Australian National University. She attained a double degree in Psychological Science and Criminology & Criminal Justice and holds a PhD in Criminology from Griffith University. Dr Hine is on the Committee of Management in her role as Treasurer for the Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology (ANZOC).
Dr Hine is a policing researcher and specialises in front-line policing, particularly, police-citizen interactions. Her research examines the decision-making processes and impediments involved during situations that are rapidly unfolding and typically dynamic and volatile. Dr Hine’s research includes the use of force by police, the dangers of policing (including injuries and fatalities to both officers and citizens), policing major crises, the use of technology by police, and police diversity (both diversity within the workplace and policing diverse populations). In addition to her research interest in frontline policing, Dr Hine’s areas of expertise include police misconduct and police integrity. Her research has implications for the way researchers examine policing practices and interactions, the way officers are educated and trained, and the policies and procedures the guide officers.
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology
- Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society
- American Society of Criminology – Policing Division
- Police Executive Research Forum
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
- International Chief of Police
Professional Social Media
Research Grants
| Grant/Project name | Investigators | Funding body & A$ value | Year(s) | Focus (of research grant) |
| Australian Institute of Health and Welfare | Edwards, B., Payne, J., Hine, K., & Corner, E. | $26,126 | 2019 | AIHW Veteran Justice Scoping Project |
| ANU CASS Research Development Scheme | Hine, K. | $3,000 | 2019 | Effective communication for use-of-force decisions by police |
Potential research projects for HDR & Honours students
- Police use of force
- Police injuries and fatalities
- Police use of technology
- Policing major crises
- Police misconduct and integrity
- Police and diversity
Research areas
- police use of force
- policing major crises
- police technology
- police diversity
- police misconduct and integrity
Teaching areas
- Policing
- Advanced Issues in Criminology and Justice
Program coordinator
- Fleet, R. W. & Hine, K. A. (in press). Surprise, anticipation, sadness, and fear: a sentiment analysis of social media’s portrayal of police use of facial recognition technology. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice.
- Bragais, A., Hine, K. A., & Fleet, R. W. (2021). ‘Only in our best interest, right?’ Public perceptions of police use of facial recognition technology. Police Practice and Research: An International Journal, 22(6), 1637-1654. doi:10.1080/15614263.2021.1942873.
- Hine, K. A., Payne, J. L., & Piquero, A. R. (2021). When suspects resist arrest: prevalence, correlates, and implications for front-line policing. Police Quarterly, 24(2), 135-158. doi:10.1177/10986111209857767.
- Hine, K. A., Porter, L. E., & Ransley, J. (2020). An environmental approach to police misconduct: exploring situational prevention possibilities to understanding and preventing police misconduct. Policing: An International Journal, 43(6), 893-916. doi:10.1108/PIJPSM-07-2020-0119.
- Hine, K. A. & Fleet, R. W. (December 15, 2021). Information is key to public support for police use of facial recognition technology. The Conversation. Available from https://theconversation.com/information-is-key-to-public-support-for-police-use-of-facial-recognition-technology-173584
- Hine, K. A., & Bragais, A. (2020). Effective communication during major crises: A systematic literature review to identify best practices for police. Police Practice and Research: An International Journal. doi:10.1080/15614263.2020.1821681. Available from: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15614263.2020.1821681?journalCode=gppr20
- Hine, K. A., & Carey, S. (2020). The current nature of police fatalities in Australia and opportunities for prevention. Current Issues in Criminal Justice, 3(2), 191-210. doi:10.1080/10345329.2020.1784502. Available from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10345329.2020.1784502?journalCode=rcic20
- Hine, K. A., Porter, L. E., Westera, N. J., Alpert, G. P., & Allen, A. (2019). What were they thinking? Factors influencing police recruits’ decisions about force. Policing and Society: An International Journal of Research and Policy, 28(6), 665-683. doi:10.1080/10439463.2016.1251430. Available from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10439463.2018.1432612
- Hine, K. A., Porter, L. E., Westera, N. J., Alpert, G. P., & Allen, A. (2018). Exploring police use of force decision-making processes and impairments using a naturalistic decision making approach. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 45(11), 1782-1801. doi:10.1177/2F009385481878926. Available from: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0093854818789726
- Hine, K. A., Porter, L. E., Westera, N. J., & Alpert, G. P. (2018). The understated ugly side of police-citizen encounters: situation, suspect, officer, decision-making and force predictors of officer injuries. Policing and Society: An International Journal of Research and Policy, 28(6), 665-683. doi:10.1080/10439463.2016.1251430. Available from: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10439463.2016.1251430
- Hine, K. A., Porter, L. E., Westera, N. J., & Alpert, G. P. (2018). Too much or too little? Individual and situational predictors of police force relative to suspect resistance. Policing and Society: An International Journal of Research and Policy, 28(3), 587-604. doi:10.1080/10439463.2016.1232257. Available from: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10439463.2016.1232257
- Porter, L., Prenzler, T., & Hine, K. (2015). Police integrity in Australia. In S. K. Ivkovic & M. R. Haberfeld (Eds.), Measuring police integrity across the world (pp. 67-96). New York: Springer. Available from: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9781493922789
- Das, D. K., Hine, K. A., & Bussu, A. (2018). From the Editor in Chief. Responding to Cybercrime: Current Trends. Police Practice and Research: An International Journal, 19(6), 511-514. doi:10.1080/15614263.2018.1509568. Available from: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15614263.2018.1509568
- Hine, K. A. (May 1, 2020). Road crashes, assaults and being spat on: the dangers facing Australian police in the line of duty. The Conversation. Available from: https://theconversation.com/road-crashes-assaults-and-being-spat-on-the-dangers-facing-australian-police-in-the-line-of-duty-137594
- Hine, K. A. (August 28,2020). Submission to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety, Inquiry into Assaults on Members of the NSW Police Force. Available from: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=2608#tab-submissions
Dr Kelly Hine’s specialist areas of knowledge include the use of force by police, the dangers of policing (including injuries and fatalities to both officers and citizens), policing major crises, the use of technology by police, and police diversity (both diversity within the workplace and policing diverse populations). In addition to her expertise in frontline policing, Dr Hine’s areas of expertise include police misconduct and police integrity.