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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Knife crime focus as accused machete attacker charged

A teen charged over an alleged machete attack has been remanded in custody as police pledge to continue reducing knife crime.

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Police probed over sex crimes, violence 'alarming'

Hundreds of police have been investigated for alleged sex crimes and family violence while off and on duty, prompting alarm from the force's chief.

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Man Trying to Burn Down Restaurant Forced to Strip After Accidentally Setting Pants on Fire: Police

An alleged arson attempt went south when a suspect accidentally set their own pants on fire, according to Victoria Police.

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Mystery over failure to charge alleged Nazi salute cop

A state's prosecutor's office and top law officer won't say the reasons why charges weren't laid against a police officer accused of performing the Nazi salute.

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Veteran cop escapes charges for alleged Nazi salutes

Criminal charges will not be laid against a veteran police sergeant accused of twice performing the Nazi salute in front of colleagues.

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Commission knocks back bid to end police pay dispute

A major police union is launching a fresh bid to settle a pay dispute as the Fair Work Commission knocks back the force's bid to end the fight.

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Two Men Have Been Charged With Drug Trafficking Offences At Victoria’s Beyond The Valley Festival

Two Victorian men have been charged with drug trafficking offences at Victoria's Beyond The Valley music festival on Monday.

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Festival drug arrests as pill testing trial starts

One person has suffered a drug overdose at a festival hosting the start of a pill testing trial, while two men have been charged for trafficking.

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Man charged with drug trafficking at music festival hosting Victoria’s first mobile pill testing service

Police allegedly seized MDMA, cocaine and other pills from patron at Beyond the Valley music festival

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Woman in custody after fatal stabbing in suburban home

A woman is in custody and a man is dead after a fatal stabbing in a home in a regional suburb.

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You're kidding: cops sue force claiming unpaid overtime

Police union members could receive hundreds of millions of dollars for what they say is unpaid overtime over the past six years amid a protracted pay dispute.

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