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Victoria Police is the primary law enforcement agency of Victoria, Australia. It was formed in 1853 and currently operates under the Victoria Police Act 2013.As of December 2019, Victoria Police had over 21,399 officers, including 1,484 Protective Services Officers and 253 Police Recruits in training, 2 reservists and 3,616 civilian staff and 391 custody officers across 333 police stations. It had a budget of A$3.01 billion.Between 31 July 2018 and 18 July 2019, Victoria Police recorded 514,398 offences, an increase of 1.5% from the previous year. Victoria Police also responded to 897,016 emergency calls, a reduction of 0.3% from previous year.

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    VIC Can Fraud Charges be Reduced?

    Hi An ex-employee has been charged with 250 counts of fraud ($200k +) from my employer. The committal mention date has been set. When will the charges be on the public record / will we (the victims) ever get to read the charges in detail? Also is there any chances the charges would be...
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    VIC Loan Car from Dealership - Who is Responsible for Car Registration?

    We were provided a loan car from a car dealership when ours was being fixed. This was a regular occurrence between the years of 2009 - 2012 as they could not locate the problem which was that the car would simply stop in the middle of the road and we would have to get it towed to the dealership...
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    VIC Criminal Law and Victoria Police - Tested Drugs Positive on Saliva Test

    After the processing of a positive saliva test for THC in Victoria, the Victoria police take the person home in the police car and then instruct them not to drive for 4 (four) hours. This rule is 24 (twenty-four) hours for amphetamines. This is specific to Victoria (I know of 24 hours for both...
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    VIC Can I Defend Myself Against an Intervention Order?

    I have a clean record. I haven't done anything at any time that has created a criminal record for me. My ex-girlfriend has now filed for an intervention order against me, claiming that during our relationship (which lasted 22 months, and ended 6th October 2011), I physically and sexually abused...
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    VIC Visitation Rights - Should I Collect My Son with Victoria Police?

    Department of Human Services has said they are now closing the case there is nothing further they can do or assist with. It will now have to go to the courts. Whilst the investigation was going, the Department of Human Services put it across to the other party/the other parent to have...
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    VIC Which Version of NHVR Law Does Victoria Police Use?

    Hello, I would like to find out what National Heavy Vehicle Law Victoria police should be using. I believe they are using a 2013 Victoria version, however, the latest on the NHVR website is late 2014, QLD. This law is designed to be one law for all (participating) states. But I don't believe...
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    VIC Mobile Phone Seized by Police - How to Get It Back?

    Hi there, S was at their friend's house the the other day not knwoing he was about to sell drugs to someone until the police (crime command) division of the Victoria police raided the house with a search warrant. Now S had no knowledge of drug deals taking place and hasn't got any drug history...
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    VIC How Do I Take Victoria Police to Court?

    Long story short: Ex police put a contract out on my head and police officers in plain clothes provided surveillance as to my whereabouts for the gunman. I came face to face with the gunman and he put a gun to my head in broad daylight. I have witnesses and more evidence that will prove this...
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    VIC Husband Applying for Spouse Visa - Re-certify Marriage Certificate?

    My husband is applying for a spouse visa overseas. He is Sri Lankan, I am an Australian citizen. We got married in Victoria in 2013, but have been together since 2010. We obtained a marriage certificate and got a copy certified by the Victoria police. When my husband applies for the visa, does...
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    VIC New Legislation on Breath Test by Victoria Police?

    Hi. I'm seeking some information about the new retrospective legislation (Victoria Police Amendment (Validation) Bill 2015) relating to Victoria Police unauthorised breath testing and how it affects my case.