Hunter Culbong

Hunter Culbong is an Academic Associate and Ph.D. Candidate at POLIS: The Centre for Social Policy Research, part of The Australian National University. His primary affiliation is within the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences. He also assists in teaching undergraduate criminology courses, combining research and pedagogical roles.

• Ph.D. Candidate (ongoing)
• Bachelor of Criminology (Honours)

His research focuses on evolving policing strategies and their societal impacts, particularly in response to risks like terrorism, civil unrest, and organized crime. He examines how police practices, procedures, and subcultures adapt to emerging crime types, with implications for public safety and community well-being. His work intersects with mental health service provision in policing contexts, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to social policy.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. However, his involvement in POLIS indicates engagement with collaborative research initiatives.

As part of POLIS, he contributes to the Centre’s mission to advance social policy research, though specific lab or team affiliations are not detailed.