Vincent Hurley

Vincent Hurley is a Lecturer at Macquarie University's School of International Studies, Department of Security Studies and Criminology. With 29 years of operational experience as a police officer in the New South Wales Police Force, where he achieved the rank of Detective Superintendent, he brings extensive practical knowledge to his academic role. He teaches courses including Law Enforcement in Australia, Policing and Crime, and Crisis Management & Disaster Relief.

Dr. Hurley's educational background includes a PhD, Masters in Business Administration, Bachelor in Criminology & Psychology, Graduate Diploma in University Teaching and Learning, and Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management. His career transition from police work to academia provides him with unique perspective on the practical application of criminological theories.

• Financialisation of policing
• Police use of force (lethal and less than lethal)
• Domestic violence policing
• Hostage negotiation
• Mental health crisis response
• Community engagement strategies

His research output shows a consistent focus on practical criminology issues, with recent publications addressing knife crime trends, police firearm protocols, and the financial dimensions of policing. His 2024 publications particularly address contemporary issues in Australian crime and policing.

• Australian Institute of Criminology award (2009)
• NSW Government Award for crime prevention and domestic violence work (2008)
• NSW Public Sector Awards (2008)
• Faculty of Arts Learning & Teaching Educational Leader Award (2024)
• Professor Mariella Herberstein Award (2017)

Dr. Hurley has supervised numerous research projects through the PACE program, working with agencies including NSW Police Force, NSW Corrective Services, and Australian Border Force. He has provided expert testimony to parliamentary inquiries and presented to over 3,000 high school students on violence against women. His media presence is significant, with over 110 interviews and a notable appearance on ABC's Q&A that garnered 17 million views.