A message from the Chief Commissioner

In August, the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) concluded its four year audit of sex discrimination and sexual harassment in Victoria Police.

The release of the third and final report revealed that Victoria Police has taken considerable steps toward becoming an organisation that is safe, inclusive and provides career opportunities for all employees.

The journey is not complete and Victoria Police has now taken ownership of the work required to transform our workplace culture and systems.

While there is still much work to be done, a positive finding from VEOHRC’s final report was an increase in the number of employees, both women and men, undertaking flexible work arrangements.

In this edition, you can read about two senior sergeants who are successfully job-sharing a full-time role at the Victoria Police Academy.

Theirs is a perfect example of how flexible work arrangements benefit our employees and the workplace.

Victoria Police is not only becoming a more inclusive workplace for its employees, we are also taking important steps to create a more accessible service for our diverse community.

Police in Dandenong and Box Hill have learned new skills so they can more readily communicate with members of the public who have communication difficulties.

Their efforts help make Victoria Police more inclusive and enable members of the community to access police services more confidently.

We are also highlighting the work of Victoria Police Legacy, who provide incredible support to police families who have suffered the loss of a loved one.

The story, which focusses on two of our legatees, underlines the valuable partnership Victoria Police shares with Police Legacy.

I wish you all the very best for a happy and safe festive season.

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