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The Latest Breaking News from Victoria Police

Hero sheep shearer tackles teenage boy with loaded shotgun on passenger plane

The boy was disarmed and detained before police arrived on the scene at Avalon Airport in Victoria state

Evening Standard

Teen charged in Australia after allegedly boarding plane with shotgun

Seventeen-year-old boy charged with eight offences following incident on Jetstar Airways plane.

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A boy with a loaded shotgun boarded a plane in Australia but was tackled by a former boxer

Police say a 17-year-old boy with a loaded shotgun boarded a plane in Australia before being restrained by a pilot and two passengers

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17 Y.O Charged After Allegedly Attempting To Board Jetstar Flight With Shotgun

Passengers and crew members intervened to tackle the teenager until the police arrived.

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Exams, psych test axed in bid to boost police recruits

A bid to boost police numbers will see one force drop requirements including an entrance exam and psychological testing for those keen to join law enforcement.

AAP

Ex partners biggest risk for domestic violence reports

Family violence incidents reported to one state's police force over the past four years involved more former than current partners, according to new figures.

AAP

‘He knows how to make sure that there is no evidence’: when your domestic violence abuser is a police officer

People experiencing domestic violence are often urged to report their abuse to police. But what if your abuser is a police officer?

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Bitter dispute ends as cops vote for bumper pay deal

Police officers have voted in their thousands to bring protracted and bitter negotiations with a state's force to an end.

AAP

Alleged gangland boss gets gun charges against dropped

Victoria Police will pay the court $20,000 after they withdrew four firearm charges against alleged gangland boss Fadi Haddara in a brief hearing.

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Men charged with Nazi salute after photo emerges online

A group of men have been charged with performing the Nazi salute after police investigated a photo of them performing the prohibited gesture circulating online.

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Slater & Gordon Rocked By ‘Malicious’ Hoax Email That Exposed Staff Salaries & Performances

The email — which has since been referred to Victoria Police — BCC’ed hundreds of staff members at law firm Slater and Gordon.

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Top cop warned of huge job as leadership crisis deepens

A former police chief has spoken of a "herculean task" to turn the force around as internal battles and a state's fight against rising crime continues.

AAP

New Class Action Challenges Vic Police For Using Pepper Spray On Peaceful Protestors

A climate activist and his legal team have described the use of OC spray like “two cigarette butts being jammed into your eyes”.

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Police say pepper spraying 'peaceful' protester lawful

Police say the pepper spraying of a man claiming to be peacefully protesting was justified because he was impeding an arrest, as the activist's trial starts.

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Premier stands by police minister after top cop fiasco

Premier Jacinta Allan has backed her police minister after the top cop was forced out after a loss of confidence from the force he led for nearly five years.

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'Witness protection': clarity coming on police boss

Officers are expected to learn who will lead a state police force moving forward as the government claims a decision is yet to be made on its chief.

AAP

Pressure on police chief after no-confidence vote

There are reports one state's police chief will not stay in the job after a more than half the force declared they have no confidence in him.

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Cops loss of confidence in commissioner: secret ballot

A majority of Victoria's police officers have lost confidence in the leadership of their chief commissioner.

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Accused criminals left to own devices in 'bail fail'

A state will stop using private firms to track accused criminals on bail after dozens were left unmonitored when a provider suddenly collapsed.

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March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

LGBTQI members and advocates have bared their skin and souls in sweltering heat at an annual pride march as the community warns it is under renewed threat.

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Detectives Vow To Find The Remains Of Samantha Murphy A Year On From Her Disappearance

Victoria Police have vowed to find the remains of Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy ahead of the anniversary of her disappearance.

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Alleged ‘Pam The Bird’ Melbourne Graffiti Artist Arrested & Facing More Than 50 Charges

Looks like Melbourne's most elusive feathered friend has had its wings clipped. A 21-year-old from Yarraville was arrested

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Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban

A major pride march will not feature officers after a state police force withdrew from participating following a ban on uniforms.

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At Least 683 Vic Cops Investigated For Alleged Domestic & Sexual Violence In Past 5 Years

Several officers were on duty when the alleged offences occurred.

AAP

Police mull no confidence vote, chopper used in action

Members of Victoria Police are considering a vote of no confidence in the force's leaders, as frustrated officers took their protest to the skies.

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