A recurring feature of high profile Victoria Police investigations is the unauthorised release of confidential information or ‘leaking’. This report sets out the findings of an Office of Police Integrity (OPI) review of Victoria Police’s management of investigations, in particular, the management of ‘high profile’...

This report examines the application of the current legislative and policy framework for police reporting police wrongdoing. The topic is of particular importance to police because they – unlike any other public sector employees in Victoria – are compelled by legislation to report serious misconduct...

This report details the findings of a Review of Victoria Police use of ‘stop and search’ powers associated with the control of weapons. The OPI review found little evidence to suggest that concerns have been realised relating to arbitrary use of powers or the targeting...

This report details the outcome of an OPI investigation concerning the conduct of a member of Victoria Police undertaking secondary employment as a Ministerial Adviser and his relationship with a Deputy Commissioner of Victoria Police. The Office of Police Integrity (OPI) is an anti-corruption and...

Assessing outcomes from the Victoria Police Aboriginal Strategic Plan 2003-2008, this report finds there have been significant improvements in police-Koori relations in some areas. The report recommends that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural training be a prerequisite for all police prior to deployment to...