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Professional and Personal Development

Professional and Personal Development is available to all members of the Department and aims to increase tertiary education and development opportunities for Department of Police and Emergency Management (DPEM) members.

Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies (TILES)

TILES was formed by the University of Tasmania and the Department of Police and Emergency Management. It is the focal point for all law enforcement research conducted at the University of Tasmania.

TILES research focuses on prevention, enforcement and corrections.
 
Research outcomes will have significant impact on crime prevention and law enforcement and will go some way to addressing the Australian Government’s national research priorities.

The TILES Board of Directors approved the following theme areas to be undertaken by the Institute:

• Drug Law Enforcement;
• Crime Prevention;
• Natural Resources and Environmental Crime; and
• Forensic Science and Policing.

The Institute is based in the School of Government, Faculty of Arts, at the University of Tasmania.

For more information on TILES research and projects go to TILES website: www.utas.edu.au/tiles/

Tertiary Education Assistance Scheme (TEAS)

The Tertiary Education Assistance Scheme (TEAS) is available to all members of the Department and
aims to increase tertiary education opportunities for members. The Scheme is part of a broader workforce planning and development policy.

The Department provides interest-free loans, time to study and reimbursement for costs incurred, such as for textbooks. Together with the University of Tasmania’s School of Government and TILES, the Department of Police and Emergency Management has created the Bachelor of Social Science (Police Studies) and the postgraduate courses - Graduate Certificate in Police Studies, Graduate Diploma in Police Studies and Master of Police Studies.

Since the inception of TEAS, the Department has had many serving police officers and State Service employees undertaking university education. The Bachelor of Social Science (Police Studies) has a range of majors available (e.g. Arts, Commerce, Information Systems, Sociology and Psychology). The postgraduate program is linked to the qualification process for Inspector, which ensures a high level of commitment and completion.

Tasmania leads the way with this innovative approach.

Scholarships

The Tertiary Education Assistance Scheme administers the Commissioner of Police Scholarships and the Department of Police and Emergency Management Scholarships. The scholarship scheme is unique in government and stands as a further testament to the Department’s commitment to the community and the growth in the ability of employees.

Commissioner of Police Scholarships are awarded by the Commissioner to members who have performed with distinction during their training at the Tasmania Police Academy.

A number of scholarships are provided to police officers and State Service personnel for part-time study at the University of Tasmania. The scholarships are keenly contested.

State Service Training and Development – Work Advance Program (WAP)

The Work Advance Program was implemented in February 2007 to form part of a structured development plan for State Service employees. The Work Advance Program is designed to assist, progress, initiate and develop State Service employees’ learning and professional development.

The framework is designed to achieve positive benefits for individuals and the organisation. The program is delivered online and provides the opportunity for participants to undertake program modules from their work area.