Closing the Technology Gap in Policing

Closing the Technology Gap in Policing

Author: Bravecasting November 16, 2025 Duration: 1:02:32

David Bartlett is a former Victoria Police detective and Australian Crime Commission investigator with experience in counter terror work, international drug operations and organised crime. 

 

He shares how early frontline policing, tech skills and major investigations revealed the growing technology gap that criminals are now exploiting. 

 

David has since founded the Safer Places Network, a national voluntary CCTV register designed to get critical footage to investigators faster while protecting community privacy.

 

You can learn more about how you can get involved with the Safer Places Network here.

 

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: David Bartlett

Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard

Editor: Michael Tankard

This episode contains extra content from NINE Entertainment and The ABC.

 

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For those drawn to the shadows that linger just beyond the backyard fence, Australian True Crime offers a compelling and often unsettling exploration. Hosted by Meshel Laurie, whose genuine fascination with the genre drives every conversation, this podcast delves into the stories that unfold in the very streets and suburbs we think we know. It moves beyond the headlines to examine the intricate, human details of cases that have shocked the nation. Laurie’s approach is characterised by thorough research and a commitment to presenting multiple perspectives. Each episode is built around interviews with a range of voices, including journalists who have covered the cases, investigators who worked the scenes, and at times, the victim survivors or even perpetrators themselves. This method provides a multi-faceted view, probing the underbelly of Australian communities to uncover the complex realities behind the crime. Listening to this podcast feels like sitting down for a deep, sometimes difficult, but always engrossing discussion about the darker threads woven into the fabric of Australian life. It’s for anyone who understands that true crime is, at its core, about people and place, and that the most mysterious tales are often those closest to home.
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