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Clive Harfield is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the Thomas More Law School, part of the Faculty of Law and Business at Australian Catholic University. His research focuses on ethics in policing, covert investigations, cybercrime, and legal policy. He has contributed to over 40 scholarly outputs including books, peer-reviewed articles, and policy reports.
Notable areas of research include the management of informants, corruption resilience in law enforcement, data breach notification policies, and the archaeological analysis of cybercrime. His work frequently bridges legal frameworks with moral philosophy, examining how technological advancements and transnational crime challenges impact policing ethics and community safety.
Recent publications address issues like youth car theft prevention in Townsville (2023), vulnerabilities in data breach laws (2022), and the ethical implications of Edward Snowden's disclosures (2021). He has authored/co-authored textbooks on criminal law for common law jurisdictions (2023) and edited volumes on comparative policing (2018).
Harfield's research also extends to historical studies, including analyses of war memorials (2022) and medieval legal families (1984). His work consistently emphasizes the intersection between legal systems, moral responsibility, and societal impact.
