Crime and Corruption Act 2001

The commission has the following functions—

to undertake research to support the proper performance of its functions;

to undertake research into the incidence and prevention of criminal activity;

to undertake research into any other matter relating to the administration of criminal justice or relating to corruption referred to the commission by the Minister;

to undertake research into any other matter relevant to any of its functions.

Without limiting subsection (1)(a), the commission may undertake research into—

police service methods of operations; and

police powers and the use of police powers; and

law enforcement by police; and

the continuous improvement of the police service.