Victoria Police

We recently teamed up with Frankston City Council and Metro Trains to run train safety sessions with our older Victorians. 🚆🧓 Officers accompanied participants from Frankston Railway Station to Melbourne CBD, providing reassurance and safety tips on catching public transport. We had a great time with many of the participants leaving feeling more confident to use public transport.

First Constable Sihag began his policing career in the New South Wales Police Force. After several years stationed in Blacktown, he made the (easy) decision to move south and join Victoria Police. Why the change? For Sihag, it came down to lifestyle, balance and community. Many of his close friends had already relocated to Melbourne, so he decided to make the move permanent. "There's so much more variety here - whether it's food, sport or places to explore. It just feels like home now." While changing jurisdictions came with new systems and processes to learn, Sihag says the transition has been positive. “Everyone has been welcoming and supportive. Even when I didn’t know something, people were always happy to help.” Now stationed in Werribee, he’s enjoying the busy pace of policing in Victoria and is already looking ahead to future opportunities, including State Highway Patrol. Fluent in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu, Sihag brings more than just policing experience - he also brings valuable language skills and cultural understanding to his work. As for the move down south? He reckons this shade of blue suits him much better.

PSO Pride Patrol 🌈👮 Spot a rainbow vest near a station? That's one of our PSOs who also doubles as an LGBTIQA+ Liaison Officer! Two roles, one goal: keeping our public transport network safe for all 💜 Keen to speak to your local LLO, or learn more about the role? Head to > https://lnkd.in/g_RsrAVZ Or maybe the PSO role in general tickles your fancy! Find out more about PSO careers > https://lnkd.in/gykKqrcW

There's nothing quite like that 'just graduated' feeling 🎓 After 31 weeks at the Victoria Police Academy, we saw not one, but two (!!) squads graduate last week 👮♂️ Now they're on to their next adventure - keeping Victorians safe 💙

Chief Commissioner Mike Bush shares how new reforms will strengthen police presence, help reduce crime, and keep Victorians safe.

You’ve likely seen our Solo Unit riding through traffic and thought, “Yeah, that’s a pretty cool job.” And yeah, you’re right, it is. But there’s another side of the job you likely don’t see. Our Solo members are often the first on scene at some of Victoria’s worst road incidents. Our Solo members are often the ones who deal with the aftermath when things go wrong, and it’s a big reason why they’re so passionate about motorcycle safety. Each time they put on the uniform, they’re not just keeping the roads safe for everyone, they’re also showing what it means to ride with skill, discipline and responsibility. If you’re thinking about a career where the roads are your office, and every day you’re making a difference, this ‘pretty cool job’ could be for you. And if you’re out on two wheels this weekend, take it from the experts: ride safe, gear up, and always respect the road.

Girls in Aviation event 🚁 On the weekend, emergency services, including the Victoria Police Air Wing, hosted around 50 young people at the Girls in Aviation event at Essendon Fields Airport. The attendees had the chance to speak with some of our Air Wing officers and learn about the career opportunities at Victoria Police.

Leading Senior Constable Heriot and Acting Sergeant Sambamurthy recently visited Trinity College at the University of Melbourne to chat with international students on the importance of safety. The session focused on staying safe while using public transport, with a spotlight on STOPIT and the Emergency+ app. STOPIT is a non-urgent, text-based notification service for the discreet reporting of unwanted sexual or anti-social behaviours on public transport. Big thanks to Trinity College for hosting us and for the students' enthusiasm and great questions. 📍 Wurundjeri Country #RegionalPolicing #CommunityPolicing #STOPIT

Meet the pawsome duo lending a helping paw in early mental health intervention. Not only do they bring smiles, but they also spark conversations, encourage connection, and help break down the stigma around mental health. 👋👮🐶 #WorldMentalHealthDay #PeerSupport #SupportDogs #Dogs #Policing

Kia ora NZ Police 👋 No rivalry, just a little healthy competition from a Kiwi who is happy to be here! If you're thinking about crossing the ditch (or state border), see what’s brewing at Victoria Police > https://lnkd.in/ghNxV9Zt