Police Accountability Project

We need a #PoliceOmbudsmanNow! Multiple systemic failings have eroded the public’s confidence in Victoria Police. We need to ensure that with power comes accountability. Sign the petition if you want change: #getinvolved" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">policeombudsmannow.com.au/#getinvolved #SpringSt #VicPol #auspol

Climate protesters have won a landmark class action over the unlawful use of capsicum spray by police in Melbourne in 2019. theguardian.com/australia-news…

Victoria Police has acted unlawfully in some recent weapons searches, so how can the community have trust they will follow the rules with their new search powers in the CBD? theguardian.com/australia-news…

Claims by Victoria Police that they will not tolerate racial profiling have been debunked by new research showing that 12 years after police committed to eliminate the practice, young men of colour are still routinely being disproportionately stopped, searched and questioned.

Victoria Police have failed to eliminate racial profiling - there must be independent oversight and accountability of police misconduct through a police ombudsman. #policeombudsmannow theguardian.com/australia-news…

Shifrah Blustein, a managing lawyer at @IMelbCL, explains why the six month designated area for the Melbourne CBD is an over-reach by Victoria Police.

If you are in the city tomorrow, come down to the Town Hall at 4.30pm for the Homelessness Speak Out prior to the council meeting. People with lived experience of homelessness will speak about why they have a right to exist in public spaces free from intimidation and harassment.

Tomorrow night, @cityofmelbourne will decide whether to spend more than $4 million on extra security guards and CCTV cameras in the CBD. Council should redirect this money to help people struggling with rising costs of living and housing affordability. imcl.org.au/news/media-rel…

While this death is now being investigated by the Homicide Squad, (which is standard practice) transparent independent investigations are essential to maintaining community confidence in the police and justice system and ensuring tragedies are prevented.

When people in distress are met with policing rather than care, the risk of escalation of harm or death increases. First responders should be equipped to provide therapeutic/health-first interventions instead of a law and order response.

The death in custody in Northcote of a 63-year-old man on Friday night is a terrible tragedy, coming so soon after similar incidents this year in Brunswick and Footscray. theage.com.au/national/victo…

Police must be held accountable for unwarranted use of force. That's why we need a #PoliceOmbudsmanNow.

Police in Victoria and other jurisdictions are using weapons at public protests that can cause permanent blindness, brain damage and respiratory and skin injuries. theguardian.com/australia-news…

If you haven't done so already, please sign the petition linked to in this article demanding the council abandon the scheme.

The @cityofmelbourne's $2 million security guard program will criminalise poverty and do nothing to improve social inclusion in the CBD. theage.com.au/national/victo…

Two Victorian families who lost their sons and brothers after contact with police are still waiting for answers more than a year later. Victoria needs a Police Ombudsman. #PoliceOmbudsmanNow theage.com.au/national/victo…

The evidence is clear, Victoria needs an Independent Police Ombudsman Read the full report here: imcl.org.au/assets/downloa…

African/Middle Eastern people were 4 times as likely to be issued a COVID fine based on their population size. First Nations people were 2 1/2 times as likely base on their population size.

This is just further evidence that VicPol engages in Racial Profiling. Our COVID-19 fines report proved that to be true. After looking at more than 30,000 fines, we found that racial profiling occurred during the pandemic.

"When they're [involved in] positive things, you call them Australian, but when they cause any minor problem, now — it's South Sudanese," #PoliceOmbudsmanNow #VicPolWatch abc.net.au/news/2024-05-2…