Dr. Douglas Allan

Associate Professor Douglas Allan is a senior academic and university leader at Charles Sturt University’s Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security. His work connects academic expertise with the practical needs of policing and security organisations, with a focus on professional education, applied research and leadership development. With a research background in financial crime and criminal tradecraft, Doug brings a practice-focused perspective to university–industry collaboration. He advocates for academics to work as partners in service of the profession, understanding operational priorities, developing solutions collaboratively and sharing responsibility for outcomes. His interests include strengthening leadership capability, translating research into practice and building education pathways that recognise professional experience.