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Preventing crime and disorder is the founding principle on which modern policing is built. This has remained constant through our 163 year history.

We at Victoria Police have heard your concerns about the recent spate of aggravated burglaries and carjackings being committed mostly by young people across the state.

It has been five years since Brodie’s Law was introduced making serious bullying a crime punishable by up to ten years in prison; yet sadly today it remains a compelling issue in Victoria.

Today I attended an apology from the Premier on behalf of the Victorian State Government to members of LGBTI communities for historic laws which criminalised homosexual acts.

Australia and New Zealand Police Commissioners
– Protecting Women and Children from Family Violence

When violence erupts in the heart of our city, as it did on Saturday night, tough questions must be put to those in charge.

Yesterday morning I was fortunate to address the Victoria Police International Women’s Day Breakfast, and witness our best attendance in recent years.

Today is White Ribbon Day and the United Nations Elimination of Violence Against Women Day.

It’s National Child Protection Week Late and an important time to focus on the safety of our children.

In addressing violence and gender inequality, we need to consistently focus on the needs of the victim and challenge the behaviour of the perpetrator and offender. Our focus should never be on what the victim could or should have done.

I feel the need to respond to the criticism our Homicide Detective Inspector Mick Hughes has been receiving over the past day or so.

There has been concern expressed in regard to comments by Detective Sergeant Paul Tremain on Sunday, regarding the tragic deaths in Deer Park and Truganina.

I was speaking last week to a mother of teenage boys and she told me how hard it can be trying to raise gentlemen, particularly with the mixed messages often sent by our community. 

I understand there has been a lot of interest in Victoria Police’s response to Julien Blanc’s visit to Melbourne. 

The internet. The most defining technological accomplishment of the past half century, perhaps.

The Princes Highway between Melbourne and Geelong has become the focus of the speed debate recently with a proposal to increase the limit from 100km/h to 110km/h.

Today, it is more important than ever to reflect on what it is to be part of the community that is Victoria.

Rosie Batty is the most “remarkable’’ victim I have ever met.  The following is a transcript of an article written by Herald Sun Journalist Elissa Doherty.

I am pleased to present to you today the Victoria Police Blue Paper: a Vision for Victoria Police in 2025.

‘Chief to cut police on the beat’ – an explosive headline in today’s Age, and one which needs to be properly understood.