5. Victim-centric

Stronger focus on victims, prevention and reduction of harm

Primary capability Actions

Impact of harm reduced

Managing Demand

Harm Minimisation

5.1 Implement the Drug Strategy 2019–2022 by developing and progressing an action plan to improve our operational response to illicit drugs and reduce drug-related harm within the Victorian community. Capability Department

5.2 Continued focus on reducing the impact of road trauma on the Victorian community by: • Completing the staged rollout of Automated Number Plate Recognition technology across our fleet of 220 Highway Patrol cars • Sustaining roadside drug testing at 150,000 drug tests per year.

Young people and other vulnerable individuals are prevented from entering the criminal justice system

Early Intervention

5.3 Provide a targeted joint response to high-risk young people through the provision of an Embedded

Youth Outreach Program. Action Owner

Road Policing Command

North-West Metro Region

In addition: Victoria Police will continue to develop strategic partnerships in promoting a victim-centric approach, including by supporting the whole of Victorian Government engagement with the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and the Commonwealth Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.