The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has launched a new podcast series giving the public and potential recruits a glimpse into what happens behind the scenes to disrupt serious and organised crime.
Assistant Commissioner, Justine Gough said AFP partnered with the award-winning true crime podcast Casefile on Crime Interrupted to share how its officers investigated and interrupted the most serious of crimes.
Assistant Commissioner Gough said the new series highlighted 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,” she 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.
“In episode one of Crime Interrupted you will hear from AFP members Acting Commander, Danielle Woodward (an Olympic silver medallist) 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.”
Assistant Commissioner Gough said the podcast series also aimed to encourage a new generation of recruits to consider a career with the AFP.
She said AFP was looking for people who were 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,” she 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.”
Assistant Commissioner Gough said Crime Interrupted was available for free wherever people got their podcasts and on the AFP website.
The AFP podcast can be accessed at this PS News link.
