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Drunken arrests decision sparks division

The Victorian government will press ahead with decriminalising public drunkenness without giving police new powers in a decision that has divided organisations.

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Decision not to give Victoria Police new powers when public drunkenness is decriminalised draws union criticism

The decision to not give police new powers when Victoria decriminalises public drunkenness has been welcomed by Aboriginal groups, but unions say it will leave police unable to intervene until offences are committed and could see workloads fall to paramedics.

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Massive police hunt for Victorian recruits

More than 40,000 people who previously expressed interest in joining Victoria Police will be contacted by the force as part of a major recruitment drive.

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Victoria Police discipline harms officers

Victoria's police disciplinary process can injure workers to the point of no return, with delays in the system of "significant concern", authorities say.

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Former MVAC CEO and Hawthorn racism report author denies wrongdoing amid reports of financial crime investigation

Phil Egan "categorically" denies stealing from a Victorian Aboriginal cooperative following media reports he was involved in an investigation of alleged fraud at the organisation.

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A-League pitch invaders given 20-year ban

Football Australia has banned a group of spectators involved in a violent pitch invasion during the recent A-League Melbourne derby, as police ID more people.

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Farmers shocked by shooting death of 'pet' bull, Mansfield Police report widespread illegal spotlighting

The recent alleged spotlight shooting of a bull in regional Victoria is part of a worrying trend, police say, with reports of homes and livestock hit by bullets.

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Vic coroner calls for new boating offence

A coroner has asked the Victorian government to create a new offence for skippers who operate their boat in an unsafe manner, causing injury or death.

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Footage Shows A Melb Billionaire’s Dinner Guests Hid From Police Mid-Lockdown But No One Got Fined

Footage has emerged of Melbourne billionaire Anthony Pratt‘s dinner party during lockdown 2021 and, wouldn’t you know it, Victoria Police has ruled out taking any action against him.Police were called to the Kew mansion of the recycling and packaging billionaire on July 23, 2021 after neighbours dobbed him in for flouting…

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Police charge three men after Melbourne pitch invasion at Victory v City A-League derby

Police charge three men with a range of offences in relation to the violent pitch invasion at Saturday's A-League match at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

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Soccer clash bucket-thrower comes forward

The man who injured a player and referee by allegedly throwing a bucket during Saturday's abandoned A-League soccer clash in Melbourne has come forward.

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Victoria Police ramps up investigation into A-League Men Melbourne derby pitch invasion

Victoria Police says its investigation into Saturday night's incident in Melbourne is continuing, but it is yet to issue arrests after more than 150 spectators stormed onto the playing surface.

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Three more teenage boys charged in relation to fatal stabbing of Hashim Mohamed at St Kilda

Police execute warrants across Melbourne's outer suburbs and charge two 17-year-olds and a 15-year-old in relation to a brawl at Melbourne's St Kilda beach which ended with a fatal stabbing.

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Victoria Police not doing enough to prevent database misuse, privacy experts say

Privacy specialists say Victoria Police needs to improve its systems to prevent sensitive information being wrongly accessed by employees, after the ABC revealed 178 officers have faced complaints about the misuse of a key database.

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Victoria Police allegedly use LEAP database to pursue, stalk, harass women prompting calls for inquiry

The ABC has spoken to three women who say Victoria Police officers accessed the LEAP database to stalk, harass or pursue relationships with them. Lawyers fear these are not isolated incidents.

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Mourners in Archie Roach's funeral procession fined after being caught by red light camera

Victoria Police has reviewed several fines given to members of the Archie Roach funeral cortege, but says they won't be overturned due to the seriousness of the offences.

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Glitter Nova youth pride celebration postponed due to safety concerns after protest threat

An end-of-year pride celebration for LGBTQIA+ youth in St Kilda has been suddenly postponed after the council became aware of a protest threat.

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Eagles' Winder under police investigation

West Coast's Isiah Winder is under investigation over an incident in Geelong at the weekend, after the AFL/AFLPA Indigenous and multicultural players summit.

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Vic Cops Have Copped A Complaint For Pepper-Spraying CHILDREN Watching Soccer At Fed Square

A 13-year-old was left with burns to his face, arms and torso.

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Police officer who shot and killed Gabriel Messo may have committed homicide, coroner says

A junior police officer who gunned down a man as he savagely stabbed his own mother in broad daylight may have committed homicide, according to Victoria's coroner, who has referred the case to state prosecutors.

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Steven Johnson faces court charged with alleged murder of Christopher Jarvis

The lawyer of a former Victoria Police officer who has been charged with murder has told a court media reporting of the case could lead to issues during his client's time in custody.

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Former police officer charged with murder of missing man Christopher Jarvis

A former police officer has been charged with murder over the disappearance of Victorian dad Christopher Jarvis. There were emotional scenes when his co-accused fronted court on Wednesday.

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Vic police arrest shooting preventable

A coroner has recommended Victoria Police develop systems to ensure officers are fit for duty, in finding a 2013 death during a police arrest was preventable.

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Victoria Police criticised in coronial inquest into fatal shooting for not monitoring members' mental health

A coroner finds Victoria Police failed to adequately monitor whether its members were mentally and physically fit for duty, and for delaying a ban on single-officer patrols, after the 2013 death of Vlado Micetic in Melbourne.

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Police will not press charges after MP called for Daniel Andrews to become 'red mist'

Police say no charges will be laid, after investigating comments from independent MP Catherine Cumming, who told a Melbourne rally Premier Daniel Andrews should be turned into "red mist".

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