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Dr. Kate Cashman is a Senior Lecturer in Policing and Emergency Management at the University of Tasmania’s School of Social Sciences and affiliated with the Tasmanian Police Academy. Her expertise spans investigative interviewing, legal training for police, and forensic studies. She coordinates the Investigations stream of the Professional Honours program with Tasmania Police and is a researcher at the Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies. Dr. Cashman is an award-winning educator with strong industry collaboration, evidenced by high student and stakeholder feedback. Beyond academia, she owns businesses including a leadership consultancy (co-curating TEDxHobart), a yoga studio, and accommodation in southern Tasmania.
Research Focus: Dr. Cashman’s work prioritizes applied research to enhance criminal justice practices, particularly for vulnerable populations. She employs qualitative methodologies and collaborates with policing and frontline organizations to improve training and systemic collaboration. Key areas include forensic literacy integration into curricula, police interview techniques, and sexual violence policy.
Teaching & Supervision: She teaches subjects like Law for Police Officers, Forensic Studies, and Evidence Law. Current doctoral supervision includes topics such as youth-police engagement, trauma impacts of court proceedings, and public sector leadership. Completed supervision includes judicial sentencing practices in intimate partner violence cases.
Service & Engagement: Dr. Cashman delivers specialized training (e.g., mandatory reporting for teachers) and participates in media discourse on legal challenges with forensic evidence. Her research outputs reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary solutions for justice system improvements.
