The Australian Federal Police in partnership with Casefile have released a podcast series Crime Interrupted, giving the Australian public and potential recruits a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes to disrupt serious and organised crime.
The AFP partnered with the award-winning true crime podcast Casefile to share how its incredible officers-women and men, and people from diverse backgrounds and skills-used their smarts to investigate and interrupt the most serious of crimes.
Assistant Commissioner Justine Gough, who leads the AFP's cybercrime command and is the AFP's Champion for Women, said the AFP's mission is to protect Australians and Australia's interests, with Crime Interrupted highlighting the dedication, breadth of skills and resilience of AFP members in unleashing maximum damage on the criminal environment.
"These are true crimes, and you will hear from our experienced members who every day, are outsmarting serious, complex and organised crime around the country and linking in with our global network across 30-plus countries," Assistant Commissioner Gough said.
"We do this in collaboration with State and Territory police, and with our international partner agencies, some of which are featured in this podcast series.
Along with providing a rare glimpse inside AFP operations and its people, the podcast series is encouraging a new generation of recruits to consider a career with the AFP.
"Crime can be smart, so we must continue to be smarter. To stay a step ahead, the AFP is looking for people who are driven to make a difference. We are looking for people from all walks of life-women, people from diverse backgrounds and with varying skillsets-because diversity is a core element of modern policing," Assistant Commissioner Gough said.
"Not only does it ensure we reflect the community we serve, which is critically important in achieving our mission, it also allows the AFP to build and maintain community trust. We value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger."
In episode one of Crime Interrupted you will hear from AFP members acting Commander Danielle Woodward (and former Olympian medalist) and Detective Inspector James Cheshire who talk through their involvement in Operation Kitrino, the AFP investigation into a well-established human trafficking syndicate operating within the brothel industry in Melbourne.
If you are fit and healthy, motivated and resilient, a career in the AFP can present you with opportunities for diverse, stimulating and challenging work.
Sworn roles include positions in community policing (ACT Policing), national investigations such as organised crime, counter terrorism, child exploitation, and protection operations.
In 2020/21, the AFP interrupted 411 major criminal operations, including terrorism, drug trafficking and child exploitation. With more than 200 roles across the AFP, in Australia and across the globe, you could help us interrupt crime and stay a step ahead.
Take the first step in your policing career and apply now at jobs.afp.gov.au.
You can listen to Crime Interrupted for free wherever you get your podcasts. Search for Crime Interrupted, or visit afp.gov.au/CrimeInterrupted
