Profile
Kelly Hine is a Lecturer at the Australian National University. She attained a double degree in Psychological Science, and Criminology and Criminal Justice, and holds a PhD in Criminology. Dr Hine specialises in police-citizen interactions including the use of force by police and officer injuries. Her research examines the decision-making process, and impediments to this process, during situations that are typically dynamic and volatile. 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 police use of force, the way officers are educated and trained about force scenarios, and the policies and procedures that guide officers in use of force decisions.