Victorian Police

This list was originally attached to the story Police Anger Over Ned Kelly Logo Proposal in our Soap Box section but the links got so long it was time to give it a section on its own! It's not that we want to be seen as police knockers, because if it wasn't for all the decent cops out there we'd be living in a hell hole similar to Iraq. But when the ex-Victorian Chief Police Commissioner, Christine Nixon banged on about how evil Ned Kelly was, it was hard to take her seriously. Especially when we keep reading stories, some of them quite perturbing, like the examples below.

'...It was a shame we Australians celebrate a bushranger ... Ned murdered people and may have murdered many more...'
Victorian Chief Police Commissioner Christine Nixon, June 27, 2002

This is the same genius who decided she needed a decent feed so on the night of Australia's worst natural disaster. After being told many lives had been lost in the Black Saturday bushfires, Victoria's then Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon left the command centre at 6pm, turned off her mobile phone and went out for a lovely pub meal. This woman is no Anna Bligh:

'...''I had to eat, it's as simple as that,'' she said...

...Police Association secretary Greg Davies said it was a disgrace that the former police chief had dined out while country Victorians were fighting for their lives. ''Victorians who have lost family members, relatives, friends, properties and had their lives altered permanently have every right to be completely disgusted if the person running the show went to dinner five minutes after being told of the expected loss of life,'' he said...'
from Nixon was wrong to go: Brumby

Then when she retired we 'lucky' Victorians got this knuckle-head Simon Overland, who appears to have spent his formative years eking out an existence as a Sam the Eagle Muppet impersonator right down to a brain full of stuffing:

'...Victoria’s top police officer has been caught carrying bullets on a domestic flight - an offence that carries a maximum seven-year jail term. A union official has called for Chief Commissioner Simon Overland to be immediately suspended after he admitted carrying a magazine containing three live rounds of ammunition on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Canberra yesterday. It was not until the police chief attempted to board a Qantas flight back to Melbourne that Australian Federal Police officers discovered the security breach...'
from Overland 'bullets' offence carries seven-year jail term

No surprise he went the way of the dodo bird as well... Now we have good old cross-dresser Ken Lay who seems to have trouble remembering his own department's rule about speeding. His poor memory even extends to informing his superiors about the severity of the fine (see: Traffic chief's speeding confession came too late). Is he another,  'Do as I say, not as I do' Inspector Plod? Time will tell.

All we want is for the Victorian Police to hand over their 'war trophies', namely Dan Kelly and Steve Hart's armour to more deserving institutions such as the Victorian Museum or State Library of Victoria. However, as it's the only items of worth in their pitiful police museum, I strongly doubt it. This is the same museum which fails to mention the innocent victims of the Glenrowan siege.

It was, after all, police bullets which caused the death of plate layer Martin Cherry and the child Johnny Jones. Furthermore police were responsible for wounding his sister Jane Jones in the forehead (later to die), Michael Reardon in the shoulder, and William Metcalf in the eye. No wonder it seems some coppers are a law unto themselves:

Former detective on drugs, kill-threat charges AAP 18/03/03
Health blast over police hold cells Chee Chee Leung 18/03/03
Ex-drug squad head linked to speed sales Peter Gregory 01/03/05
Police mum on scandal Martin Watters 20/3/07
Too fast, but cops escape the fine Jason Dowling 08/04/07
Top Officer On Bash Charge Nick McKenzie & Andrea Petrie 15/05/07
Watchdog Lashes Mullett Meddling Nick McKenzie 15/05/07
Trial for policeman on booze-bus bribery charge Andrea Petrie 29/05/07
Police officers to contest assault charge Steve Butcher30/05/07
Geelong Cop 'lobbied' for Mate Nick McKenzie & Royce Millar 04/06/07
Stand-off on drug testing of police John Silvester 04/06/07
Embarrassed cops admit ticket blunder Ari Sharp 20/07/07
Tanner twist: police may face charges Seamus Bradley 12/08/07
Police hero accused of bullying Andrea Petrie 29/08/07
Police to exhume cold-case body Reko Rennie 29/08/07
Death riddle grave opens Mark Buttler 29/08/07

'...One of them, Constable Ashley Cook, had told her: "I'd have had a nervous breakdown if you were treating me the way I've been treating you." In another confrontation, Constable Cook allegedly warned Ms Findlay that "someone might get a .38 and blow you away". Ms Findlay is also suing the area's superintendent, Dennis Henry, and chief inspector, Henry Button, for failing to take action to protect her despite repeated complaints...'
from  Ex-policewoman sues 'bullies'

Ex-policewoman sues 'bullies' Kate Hagan 30/08/07
New leads in body mystery Reko Rennie 31/08/07
'Kit Walker' affair under new scrutiny Nick McKenzie 07/09/07
The curious case of a cyclist's life destroyed Wood & Moynihan 12/09/07
Police exempt on inquest evidence Julia Medew 12/09/07
Police tied to underworld hit Nick McKenzie 14/09/07
Brumby rules out corruption probe AAP 14/09/07
Nixon 'annoyed' at story Reko Rennie 14/09/07
Officer linked to underworld hit suspended Turnbull & Robert 14/09/07
Police chiefs warned of rogue cops Nick McKenzie 15/09/07
Officer 'railed' against anti-corruption body Nick McKenzie 15/09/07
Victoria needs a permanent fighter Bob Falconer 15/09/07
A crime story that needs another ending Editorial 15/09/07
The high cost of her justice — his livelihood AAP 16/09/07
Police watchdog needs more power Nick McKenzie 17/09/07
A fine mess Lawrence Money 24/09/07
Conwoman's lover on gun charges Reko Rennie 25/09/07
Police accused of race attacks on Africans Liz Porter 30/09/07
Policeman accused of robbery Chris Evans 01/10/07
Suspended policeman left victim 'traumatised' Julia Medew 02/10/07
Corrupt cops in 'syndicates' AAP 10/10/07
Somali youth to sue police over 'unprovoked' attack Liz Porter 21/10/07
Police union paid $4 million to defend bent cops Gary Hughes 29/10/07
Call for police watchdog revamp Nick McKenzie 02/11/07
Charges loom on mystery death of lonely Hughie Gary Tippet 04/11/07
Ex-cop Tanner blasts Nixon Mario Xuereb 09/11/07
Top cop's 'jealous' rant Reko Rennie 09/11/07
Ashby's turn in hot seat Roger Franklin 09/11/07
Top officer linked to corruption scandal Dan Oakes 09/11/07

'...Mr Ashby's resignation came during another day of explosive allegations at the corruption inquiry, as he and police media director Stephen Linnell were caught on secretly recorded phone calls allegedly plotting to undermine this week's hearings. Both men could face criminal charges, and possibly jail...'
from 'Nixon: I feel betrayed'

Top cop quits after admitting conspiracy Catherine Best 09/11/07
Ashby quits, Linnell suspended over OPI probe Ross, Moor, Pinkney, Pilcher 09/11/07
The secret police tapes - day 2 OPI Transcript 09/11/07
Top cop Ashby resigns AAP, with Reko Rennie  10/11/07
Nixon: 'I feel betrayed' Dan Oakes & Andrea Petrie 10/11/07
Panic and fear as the penny drops for two close confidants Simon Mann 10/11/07

'...What he didn't know then, but soon found out, was that the man who king-hit him that night was Senior Detective Glenn Saunders, then of the armed robbery squad. What he would also find out was that Saunders' big, cold-eyed mate was another armed robbery detective, Paul Mullett. Later, Saunders would leave the force in disgrace after a drug corruption scandal. Mullett would survive and thrive to become a senior sergeant — and head of the Victoria Police Association, one of the highest-paid union bosses in Australia...'
from Might, muscle and Mullett - the heavy hand of Victoria's most powerful cop

End of a top officer's life in the force John Silvester 10/11/07
Good cop, bad cop and 5 lost virtues Roger Franklin 10/11/07
Fist and cuffs: 'He's never been afraid of an angry man' Andrew Rule 11/11/07
Mullett - the heavy hand of Victoria's most powerful cop Andrew Rule 11/11/07
Fallen rival's barbs fail to scar deputy commissioner Peter Munro 11/11/07
Director, Ashby not home Mark Russell 11/11/07
Minister backs Nixon Liam Houlihan 11/11/07
Police integrity cops a hiding Brendan Donohoe 11/11/07
Second senior officer quits police Dan Oakes 12/11/07
Phone bugs stun police union chief Paul Mullett Keith Moor 15/11/07
Premier issues gag on Police Association's Paul Mullett Ashley Gardiner 16/11/07
Mullett: 'I'm not a crook' Keith Moor 16/11/07
What now? Keith Moor 16/11/07
Probe raises a few questions Roger Franklin 16/11/07
Clash of loyalties ahead for Victoria's police force Nick McKenzie 17/11/07
Time bomb threatens to blow the force apart John Silvester 17/11/07
Mullett locked out John Silvester and Andrea Petrie 17/11/07
Rats among the ranks John Silvester 17/11/07
Union head banned from police buildings AAP 17/11/07
Police bosses at war as Paul Mullett stands firm Moor, Buttler & Wilkinson 17/11/07
Police Association boss Mullett career is on the line Mark Buttler 17/11/07
Mullett to fight on AAP 17/11/07
Tapped calls put spotlight on police justice John Silvester 10/12/07
Police 'hindered' race probe Liz Porter 23/12/07
Corrupt cop ordered to repay $68k of his super Gary Hughes 23/12/07
Dozens of police under investigation Andrea Petrie 15/01/08
Greek fans threaten legal action over spray Doherty, Medew & Petrie 17/01/08
'What were the police thinking?' Peter Katsambanis 17/01/08
Rape charge police officer bailed AAP 18/01/08
Bikie link to police staffer on drug charges Andrew Rule & Dan Oakes 20/01/08
Bullying in police training Nick McKenzie 04/02/08
Corruption charge tip for Mullett Smithers, Milovanovic & Cooke 05/02/08
Cop in 'tranny hooker sex' relationships staff writer 06/02/08

'...The website also reported that one male officer was believed to have been accused of having a sexual relationship with a transvestite prostitute and there may be “incriminating” pictures that could “embarrass” the police force...'
from Cop in 'tranny hooker sex' relationships

Watchdog probing bayside officers Nick McKenzie 07/02/08
Defiant Ashby vows to fight if charges are laid against him Ari Sharp 08/02/08
Plot to oust police chief for 'puppet' Nick McKenzie & Dan Oakes 08/02/08
Trio will be charged: police chief Andrea Petrie 09/02/08
Cop offered fine relief for sexual favours AAP 11/02/08
Nixon hid police cuts, says former top cop Keith Moor 19/02/08
Detectives admit assaulting suspect Staff reporter 5/02/08
OPI monitor slams plan to cut scrutiny Shiel & McKenzie 28/02/08
Videoed police assault 'out of character' Gary Hughes 01/03/08
Ex cops may face jail term in community for bashing suspect AAP 12/03/08
Ex-cops avoid jail Sarah-Jane Collins 13/03/08
Police to face scrutiny over brushes with outlaws Dan Oakes 13/03/08
'Sad' police bullying claim dismissed Kate Hagan 15/03/08
Mullett takes OPI protest to streets Adrian Lowe 20/03/08
Top cop reveals link to gangster Gary Hughes 20/03/08
Hit victim's details accessed at ATO Richard Baker and Nick McKenzie 26/03/08
How a tax man was brought down by his links to Gatto Baker & McKenzie 26/03/08
John De Jong paid out for drug-drive fiasco Norrie Ross 28/03/08
Action against murder-probe officer stymied John Silvester 07/04/08
Nixon refuses to resign Marika Dobbin 09/0408
Embattled Mullett emerges to rally police union Andrea Petrie 09/04/08
Boys in blue say ditch 'small, scared' girls Keith Moor 09/04/08

'...There are too many females who put male members at risk out on the street," one said. I have been injured three times in the past 12 months fighting drunken idiots and getting no backup from my female partner, who is too small or too scared to help...'
from Boys in blue say ditch 'small, scared' girls

Detective blasts senior police over 'squabbles' Dan Oakes 18/04/08
Cop union boss is a big bully - police Keith Moor 19/04/08
Police alter tack on criminal ties Andrea Petrie 19/04/08
Kd lang 'sweetheart deal' officer under fire Andrea Petrie 22/04/08
Ballarat police under fire over arrest of Aborigines Mark Russell 27/04/08
735 police caught speeding since 2003 Jason Dowling 05/05/08
Officer playing the health card to avoid sacking John Silvester 19/05/08

'...The discipline hearing was due to be held before Assistant Commissioner Stephen Fontane on March 24 but was postponed when Sergeant Lalor [left] produced a medical certificate declaring he was too ill to attend.He has since applied for long-term sick leave, which would ultimately result in him being granted a police disability pension of 80% of his wage. Senior police have long believed that some police suspected of corrupt behaviour have used the sick-leave system to avoid discipline hearings...'
from Officer playing health card to avoid sacking

Ex-police admit trying to mislead OPI hearings Mex Cooper 26/05/08
Police officer jailed for two years over sexual favours bribe Collins 30/05/08
Gunman was the key to underworld killings John Silvester 30/05/08
New rules aim to weed out crooked police John Silvester 05/06/08
Ex-detective admits giving false evidence Mex Cooper 11/06/08
Ex-cop ordered to stand trial Matthew Burgess 11/06/08
Underworld leaks proved lethal Chris Johnston & Nick McKenzie 11/06/08
Ex-detective linked to sabotage Nick McKenzie & Andrea Petrie 11/06/08
Loyalty turns boys' day out into corporate boxing Chris Johnston 12/06/08
Police warned of interference Nick McKenzie & Dan Oakes 12/06/08
Paul Dale claims he's a scapegoat in murder case Carly Crawford 16/06/08
Police trio to be charged John Silvester 18/06/08
We'll fight OPI charges, vows Ashby AAP 18/06/08
Bullying probe targets top police Andrea Petrie &Nick McKenzie 19/06/08
Racing's top 'cop' linked to criminal Nick McKenzie & Patrick Bartley 21/06/08
Victoria Police to review officers with second jobs John Silvester 23/06/08

'...Concerns about this issue surfaced when a policeman from the sexual offence and child abuse unit was working without permission at the Sexpo exhibition in 2006. Former detective senior constable Paul Hatzakortzian, 37, was also found to be dealing in drugs and jailed for a year after pleading guilty...'
from Victoria Police to review officers with second jobs

Reformists fight Mullett for control Dan Oakes 23/06/08
Vic police informer duped Nixon: report AAP 26/06/08
Nixon duped by corrupt ex-officer, says OPI Dan Oakes 27/06/08
High-flyer who wound up in trouble with the law Dan Oakes 27/06/08
It's enough to make you swear - twice Andrea Petrie 10/07/08
Policeman to face trial on rape charge Cathy Morris 10/07/08
Most police don't want rape by partner to be reported Jen Kelly 15/07/08
Cop suspended after federal police raid AAP 21/07/08
Police officer suspended over child porn claims Matthew Burgess 26/07/08
Police charge three over OPI probe Matthew Burgess 29/07/08
Top police officers charged, facing jail AAP 29/07/08
Crime stats leak to be probed: Nixon Adrian Lowe 31/08/08
DNA blunder sinks kill trial Gregory, Baker and Arup 07/08/08
Police-crime links linger, says watchdog Nick McKenzie 09/08/08
Anti-Semitic attack case sparks police review Peter Gregory 19/08/08
Police officer 'reduced speeding fines' AAP 27/08/08
UN to hear of Victorian woman's brutal bashing AAP 31/08/08

'...The long legal saga began in March 1996 when, in a dispute over an unroadworthy car, police illegally raided the Somerville home of Ms Horvath, then 21, and her partner, Craig Love. Ms Horvath's jaw was broken and her nose so badly shattered that she spent five days in Frankston Hospital. Mr Love was beaten with a police baton and another couple in the house were injured...'
from UN to hear of Victorian woman's brutal bashing

Cops quit in droves as morale sinks Paul Anderson and David Hastie 01/09/08
Internal sacking, suspension stir police force watchdog Nick McKenzie 03/09/08
Cop faces charges over Hodson evidence Andrea Petrie 11/09/08
State 'failing' victims of police Peter Gregory 20/09/08
Cop in murder probe 'threat' Mark Hawthorne 21/09/08
Drugs worth millions go missing from police John Silvester 22/09/08
Police staff to stop work over drug mismanagement claim AAP 24/09/08
Pipeline stand-off leads to farmer's arrest AAP 24/09/08
OPI case caves in over witness ban Miki Perkins 25/09/08
Detectives found not guilty of theft AAP 26/09/08
Court tells police, scientists to talk Peter Gregory 04/10/2008
Illegal weapons stash: policeman fined Sarah-Jane Collins 08/10/08
Police crash witness told to lie, court hears Miki Perkins 09/10/08
'Corrupt' police cells infect force: report John Silvester 09/10/08

'...Mr Strong said he was concerned that police were prepared to lie as part of a misguided sense of obligation. "Too many police witnesses required to answer questions under oath at OPI hearings seem willing to sacrifice their credibility rather than break the `code'...'
from 'Corrupt' police cells infect force: report

Loyalty 'shields police corruption' John Silvester 10/10/08
Nixon faces OPI quiz over Super Jumbo freebie AAP 24/10/08
Nixon defends free trip to LA Peta Hellard 23/10/08
'Culture of violence and cover-up' John Silvester 30/10/08
Police link to illegal brothel Nick McKenzie 31/10/08
Claims cops are dodgy as crims Keith Moor 31/10/08
Police red-faced as guns fall from car AAP 06/11/08
Guilty Linnell turns on Mullett, Ashby over OPI charges Reko Rennie 12/11/08
Ashby says 'more to come' in perjury case AAP 13/11/08
Mates no more, as OPI case turns personal Sarah-Jane Collins 13/11/08
Nixon admits 'regret' over Qantas luxury junket Mex Cooper 14/11/08
Chief owns up to junket blunder John Silvester & Andrea Petrie 15/11/08
Plane mistake a case of history repeating itself Marika Dobbin 15/11/08
Penny drops too late to spare Nixon humiliation Paul Austin 15/11/08
Qantas trip blown out of proportion: Nixon Simon Mann 16/11/08
Caught out: senior cop busted for drink-driving Dan Oakes 17/11/08
Victorian police force rife with convicted cops Geoff Wilkinson 02/12/08
Leaked files prompt police surveillance squad review Larissa Ham  02/12/08
On their watch Nick McKenzie 02/12/08
Secret police files leaked to alleged crime bosses McKenzie & Baker 02/12/08
Victoria Police has gone into the breach one time too many Colleen Lewis 03/12/08

'...The provision of information and trust in the security of that information are the lifeblood of any police organisation. But yesterday's revelation of yet another breach of security within Victoria Police threatens to freeze the flow of information to the force. How can those who normally supply information to the police be confident that it will not end up in the hands of criminals involved in serious crimes such as drug trafficking and murder?...'
from Victoria Police has gone into the breach one time too many

Thirteen sacked Victorian police given their jobs back Geoff Wilkinson 04/12/08
Gun found in police HQs ceiling Andrea Petrie 05/12/08
Teen shot dead by police Andrea Petrie 12/12/08
Policeman altered sex victim's statement Paul Millar 12/12/08
Police shoot teen dead in Northcote, Melbourne Flower & Hosking 12/12/08
Outrage at police 'Melbourne West' recruitment video Paul Anderson 12/12/08
Family of teen shot by police call them 'trigger happy' Aaron Langmaid 12/12/08
Teen shot dead by police Cooper, Petrie & Rennie  12/12/08
Shooting prompts call for Tasers for police AAP 12/12/08
Knives, alarmed police and a 'ittle boy' lies dead Silvester, Farouque & Battersby 13/12/08
Shooting reignites debate on police tactics and use of Taser stun guns Silvester 13/12/08
Police firearms protocol called into question Tippet & Russell 14/12/08

'...Tyler's family and friends said they were "appalled at the actions by the Victoria Police. Their heavy-handedness and lack of negotiating skills at the scene of the shooting contributed to the untimely death of our beautiful 15-year-old," they said in a statement on Friday. Similar concerns were raised in November 2005 by the director of the Office of Police Integrity, George Brouwer, in a report on fatal police shootings. It was his view that since 1994, "a gradual shift in attention … could allow the re-emergence of a culture among police which is overly reliant on firearms...'
from Police firearms protocol called into question

'They didn't have to shoot my boy' AAP 14/12/08
Mum grieves for her lost boy Tyler staff writers 14/12/08
This tragedy proves better police training is essential Colleen Lewis 14/12/08
Police not 'trigger-happy,' says Cameron AAP 14/12/08
Police avoid charge over killing Steve Butcher 115/12/08
Police leak allows suspected hitman to home in on next kill John Silvester 15/12/08
Police shot first to hit Tyler's legs John Silvester 16/12/08
Awarded $2.1m after 14 years fight against police Kate Hagan & Kissane 20/12/08
'My son did not want to die' Farah Farouque 20/12/08
Cop on child sex counts Paul Millar 07/01/09
Killer quizzed over corrupt police Mark Butler 09/01/09
Williams father and son allegedly taken from jail AAP 10/01/09
Police wave off Nixon's goodbye tour Andrea Petrie 16/01/09
Email joke leaves policeman red-faced Andrea Petrie 23/01/09
Hour-long wait for help: police must 'prioritise' Erdem Koch 23/01/09
Cops fined for speeding on duty Mex Cooper 28/01/09
Ex-cop who drove wife off pier 'wanted to kill himself' AAP 06/02/09
Tearful police media man Linnell pleads guilty to perjury Sarah-jane Collins 13/02/09
Ex-detective arrested over Hodson murders John Silvester 13/02/09
From fighting crims to sorting mail, cutting lawns, biding time AAP 15/02/09
Officer defends driving charge Steve Butcher 18/02/09
Court ordeal over for conwoman's police victim Paul Anderson 19/02/09
The lowest of low blows Sushi Das 21/02/09
Couple 'pressured vulnerable woman' to change her will Kate Hagan 28/02/09
High-flyer uses the force to defend corruption charges Mark Buttler 04/03/2009
Police watchdog sacks own investigator Nick McKenzie 05/03/09
Crooked cop 'trying to help a friend' Sarah-Jane Collins 07/0309
Police fudge figures to improve rates of solved crimes Peter Gregory 11/03/09
Police risk computer meltdown Melissa Fyfe 22/03/09
Witnesses 'too scared' to plunge into police rewards pool Mark Russell 22/03/09
Room for ruin in police IT strategy Melissa Fyfe 22/03/09
Outburst as ex-cop refused bail over Hodson murder Kate Hagan 26/03/09
Overland wants greater powers to sack rogue officers AAP 26/03/09
Brouwer to probe state of police IT Melissa Fyfe 29/03/2009
Police decided not to patrol overdose rave Mark Russell 12/04/09
Police IT system still at risk of crashing Melissa Fyfe 12/04/09
Shamed cop 'too sick' to attend hearing John Silvester 20/04/09

'...Mr Lalor was suspended on full pay in September 2007 after a police taskforce linked him to the murder of male prostitute Shane Chartres-Abbott, who was shot dead in June 2003 as he left a Reservoir house on his way to the County Court to face rape and assault charges. Mr Lalor has not been arrested over the murder, but while suspended he was charged with disgraceful conduct for allegedly writing a series of damaging emails under the name Kit Walker designed to discredit then Police Association president Sergeant Janet Mitchell...'
from Shamed cop 'too sick' to attend hearing

Fatal motorbike collision: off-duty policewoman behind wheel Mex Cooper 20/04/09
Policeman Jason Woods fined over TV arrest tip-off Sarah-Jane Collins 21/04/09
Suspended policeman on assault charge John Silvester 23/04/09
'Cop drew gun' on home-owner during fires Mark Buttler 28/04/09
Push to use Nixon affidavit to defend charges Adrian Lowe 01/05/09
Coppers are 'dills', says Police Association boss Paul Millar 05/05/09
Mullett used intermediary, court told Milovanovic & Lowe 13/05/09
Policemen criticised over Aboriginal man's death Simon Mann 13/05/09
Mullett evidence ruled inadmissible Selma Milovanovic 14/05/09
Rogue policeman sacked following court fine Paul Millar 15/05/09

'...In a secretly recorded tape conversation played to the hearing, Linehan can allegedly be heard on the tape abusing fellow officers: "Hope they f---ing die, the c----. I hope they're f---ing listening, too. Every last one of the c---- dies...'
from Rogue policeman sacked following court fine

Police shoot 'knife-wielding' man Staff reporters 15/05/09
Watchdog's report damns police over leaked files Nick McKenzie 15/05/09
Ashby suspected of underworld leaks Selma Milovanovic 15/05/09
Police lose their way on Tasers: Overland Paul Miller 16/05/09
Mullet and Ashby were in a 'toxic' relationship Adrian Lowe 16/05/09
Mullett to stand trial on two counts of perjury Selma Milovanovic 19/05/09
Ashby wants Victoria's top cop in court Melissa Iaria 20/05/09
Teen boy 'taped policeman's baton threat' Anthony Dowsley 26/05/09
Acting Senior Sergeant charged after drug raids Miller & Cooper 26/05/09
Police 'leak' as Purana moves to smash drug ring Paul Millar 27/05/09
Linnell tells court he was 'under Ashby's spell' Selma Milovanovic 01/06/09
Overland defends use of force to move protesters Reko Rennie 01/06/09
Court hears Linnell suspected Overland of leak Anderson 01/06/09
I told Ashby to keep secret, says Linnell Selma Milovanovic 02/06/09
Want to beat a fine? Join the police force David Rood 04/06/09

'...Of the 2,545 infringement notices issued to the police as a vehicle owner in 2007-08, 95 per cent were withdrawn on appeal. According to the state's Auditor-General, who revealed the data in a report into infringement notices, the appeals were generally on the basis that officers were performing police duties and wanted an exemption from road rules. The highly critical report, tabled in parliament yesterday, found "inconsistent decision making" within and between different groups that issue fines such as local councils and the police...'
from Want to beat a fine? Join the police force

Ashby 'asked to intervene in Bracks drink-drive case' Selma Milovanovic 04/06/09
Racism cry is the only weapon Miranda Devine 04/06/09
Police Minister denies 'collusion' Milovanovic & Rood 05/06/09
Despairing students find own protection Andra Jackson 05/06/09
Noel Ashby ordered to stand trial on 13 counts of perjury AAP 10/06/09
Ashby 'may have staged calls' Selma Milovanovic 10/06/09
Former Vic top cop to face perjury trial Melissa Iaria 10/06/09
Ashby case has 'Get Smart' moment Selma Milovanovic 11/06/09
Simon Overland's $55,000 office makeover Fiona Hudson 13/06/09
OPI corruption documents given to police Melissa Fyfe 21/06/09
Ex-policewoman avoids jail over forgeries Steve Butcher 25/06/09
Mullett demands apology from Brumby Selma Milovanovic 25/06/09
Mullett questions 'rotten' leaks Mex Cooper 06/07/09
Police shut down probe into bullying by officer Richard Baker 07/07/09
Police officer quits over information breach Steve Butcher 14/07/09
Two policemen arrested on drugs charges AAP 17/07/09

'...After seeing his mother assaulted, Mr Walker tried to break free to help her. Constable Sesin hit him with a baton about the head and body and was joined by Constable Carter. While on the ground he received more baton blows. Constable Carter also dropped from a height and landed with his knee on Mr Walker's back as he lay handcuffed. Justice Smith said the officers hit as hard as they could. Mr Walker suffered serious bruising and two broken ribs.He was never offered medical attention, the court heard. Handcuffed behind his back, Mr Walker was taken to the Camberwell police station...'
from Bashed family wins $3m compo after 16-year fight

Bashed family wins $3m compo after 16-year fight Russell Robinson 23/07/09
Slow Justice Editorial 22/07/09
Ex-cop 'going mad' over murder trial Kate Hagan 07/08/09
Top Victorian cop gave 'false figures' AAP 10/08/09
Union lashes force over 'criminal cops' claims Mex Cooper 11/08/09
Police paid $20,000 to alleged AFL rape victim Thomas Hunter 28/08/09
Former detective Paul Dale released on bail Kate Hagan 11/09/09
Police 'knew holsters defective' Adrian Lowe 22/09/09
State to pay $40,000 for capsicum spray damage Kate Hagan 02/10/09
'False speed readings used to issue tickets' Steve Butcher 08/10/09
Family awaits inquest findings Paul Millar 09/10/09
Cop to face tribunal over bat attack Erin Williams 13/10/09
Ex-cop guilty of assault Steve Butcher 22/10/09
Heartbroken mother's call for Taser stun guns Adrian Lowe 23/11/09

'...Victorian police should receive more safety tactics training because it is currently insufficient to cover everything they need to be proficient, a coroner has found. Audrey Jamieson found that the death of 27-year-old Gregory Biggs in May 2004 was preventable, and the policeman who shot him could be liable for criminal charges. She has reported the finding to the Director of Public Prosecutions...'
from Officer liable for charges after shooting

Officer liable for charges after shooting Adrian Lowe 24/11/09
Police confess to costly IT breaches Melissa Fyee 25/10/09
Rogues' gallery lands artist in court Steve Butcher 18/11/09
Cop loses job for giving small fines AAP 25/11/09
Police to have power to strip-search at random Tom Reilly 29/11/09
Overland defends police moves Silvester & Gregory 02/12/09
Damning report on police lab John Silvester 04/12/09
Sacked policeman wins latest legal bout Selma Milovanovic 04/12/09
Secret files on protesters given to desal consortium Paul Austin 05/12/09
Victoria Police in damage control after report Paul Millar 10/12/09
Overland backtracks in files row Paul Austin 11/12/09
Mother's plea on the anniversary of shooting death F Farouque 11/12/09
Forensic services officer on theft charges Nick McKenzie 14/12/09
The law-enforcers don't have to be the fun-police Kate Lahey 17/12/09
Tyler Cassidy's family vent fury over police probe Mex Cooper 21/12/09
Man dies in police custody Mex Cooper 22/12/09

'...A second man has died in police custody in 48 hours with police in the state’s north finding a man hanged in his cell last night. Police said the 45-year-old man was arrested for being drunk and was locked up at Echuca police station shortly after 8pm ... The investigation is being overseen by the Ethical Standards Department...'
from Man dies in police cells

Man dies in police cells Thomas Hunter 23/12/09
Anger over hanging points in cells Peter Gregory 24/12/09
A fishy tale of cops and crabs Bachelard & Houston 27/12/09
Rumours of singing jailbird set legal tongues wagging John Silvester 28/12/09
Drug stash found in police complex Mex Cooper 30/12/09
Policewoman charged over motorcyclist's death Paul Millar 14/01/10
Ken Lay, top traffic cop, caught speeding AAP 15/01/10
Top cop's speeding kept under wraps Dowsley & Magee 15/01/10
Top cop 'put safety push first' Millar & Austin 16/01/10
Traffic chief's speeding confession came too late Editorial 16/01/10
Cop accused of cruelty after taking two shots to kill kangaroo AAP 27/01/10
Victoria Police make secret gangland tax deal AAP 05/02/10
Indians slam Overland's advice to 'look poor' Cauchi & Pierik 07/02/10
Perjury case against Noel Ashby dropped Kate Hagan 09/02/10
Ashby case collapse 'the final nail in the coffin' AAP 09/02/10
Lawyers prepare Linnell appeal AAP 10/02/10
Punters evacuated from bistro after booze bus catches fire Thomas Hunter 12/02/10
Handballs but few free kicks for a key player Nick McKenzie 13/02/10
Reform calls grow as third OPI case fails Melissa Fyfe 14/02/10
Cops: We stuffed Sam's case up Thomas Hunter 24/02/10
Cop mangles police surveillance van Megan Levy 01/03/10

'...A former police inspector who claims he was hounded out of the force for highlighting a lack of resources says the formation of a rapid response unit is just another publicity stunt. Gordon Charteris, who retired on Friday after more than 30 years in the job, said the force would be better served by increasing local resources. Just days after he walked out with a bitter taste in his mouth, it was revealed that a unit of 127 specially trained officers would hit the streets this week, targeting alcohol-related violence, traffic and public disorder...'
from New police unit 'just a PR stunt'

New police unit 'just a PR stunt' Paul Millar 02/03/10
Cyber-crime cases ignored by untrained police Carmel Egan 07/03/10
Top cop orders probe on OPI Andrew Rule 08/03/10
Murdered informer deserved it, says son Adrian Lowe 13/03/10
Police racially abusing African youths: report Selma Milovanovic 16/03/10
Some of my cops are racist - police chief AAP 16/03/10
Somali wins $70,000 compo for police 'assault' Andra Jackson 17/03/10
Overland 'bullets' offence carries seven-year jail term Megan Levy 19/03/10
Police face charges on race claims Reid Sexton 19/03/10
Top cop rapped on bullet scare Paul Millar 20/03/10
Overland under fire over taking ammunition aboard plane Anthony Dowsley 20/03/10
Overland refers himself to watchdog Rintoul & Creedy 20/03/10
Police refused to enter Strathewen 'hellhole' Karen Kissane 23/03/10
Police sergeant found dead at station Levy & Hunter 23/03/10
Why did Sergeant Vangorp do it? Derryn Hinch 24/03/10
Senior police officers face sack over abusive emails Wayne Flower 25/03/10
Police probed on racist email John Silvester 25/03/10
OPI drops charges against policemen Steve Butcher 25/03/10

'...A series of racist and pornographic emails shared among Victoria Police officers are too shocking to ever be released publicly, the state's police chief says. Up to 100 officers are being investigated and could face the sack for sharing the emails, described by Chief Commissioner Simon Overland as "disturbing and gross", on work computers. If the Victorian public were aware of the nature of that material, I believe that it's of such a nature that it would cause significant concern within the Victorian community. Mr Overland said some of the emails are so serious that they raised real questions about a number of individuals' suitability to continue with Victoria Police...'
from Racist police emails 'disturbing and gross', says Overland

Racist police emails 'disturbing and gross', says Overland Thomas Hunter 25/03/10
Policeman denies colluding on Moran witness statement Adrian Lowe 25/03/10
'No favours called in' on Overland bungle AAP 25/03/10
Cops racist emails would cause 'significant concern' within community AAP 25/03/10
OPI drops charges against policemen Steve Butcher 25/03/10
Victoria Police suspend LEAP database Paul Millar 26/03/10
Only openness will defeat racism in the police Berhan Ahmed 28/03/10
Nixon defends decision to leave Black Saturday control centre AAP 06/04/10
I had to eat, says Nixon Karen Kissane 07/04/10

'...A storm has erupted around Ms Nixon's admission she left emergency headquarters at 6pm on the night the devastating blazes took hold after a briefing in which she heard lives and homes would be lost. The Opposition and Police Association today called for her scalp in light of revelations she went home, then out to dinner at the Metropolitan Hotel in North Melbourne with two friends as the fires raged.Ms Nixon, who is now chair of the Victorian Bushfire Recovery and Reconstruction Authority (VBRRA), defended her actions by saying simply: ‘‘I had to eat’’...'
from Brumby, PM back embattled Nixon over Black Saturday dinner

Brumby, PM back embattled Nixon over Black Saturday dinner Megan Levy 07/04/10
Nixon was wrong to go: Brumby Austin & Collins 08/04/10
An appetite for revenge Karen Kissane 08/04/10
Hungry Christine Nixon must go Neil Mitchell 08/04/10
Senior policeman and Nixon to appear David Rood 10/04/10
Top cop may face phone tap inquiry Melissa Fyfe 11/04/10
Police chief Christine Nixon admits no contact during critical hours AAP 14/04/10
Nixon hits back at 'disgraceful' Black Saturday claims Thomas Hunter 14/04/10
Top cops missing at height of Black Saturday firestorm Catherine Best 15/04/10
Nixon's public humiliation Karen Kissane 15/04/10
We won’t have Nixon to kick around anymore Leo Shanahan 15/04/10
Nixon's 8 years at the helm unravels in three short hours John Silvester 15/04/10
Nixon won't stand down AAP 16/04/10
Police Minister questioned on fires David Rood 16/04/10
Kennett calls for Christine Nixon to be sacked Stephen McMahon 17/04/10
Christine doesn't say no - except to quitting Rule & Silvester 17/04/10
'I had a haircut and worked on my memoirs' Kissane & Rood 17/04/10
Nixon must go, says ex-chief Mark Russell 18/04/10
Police pay $8000 private school fees for Carl Williams' daughter AAP 19/04/10
But if Nixon had been a bloke... AAP 20/04/10
Carl Williams jailmate linked to former cop Wilson & Rout 21/04/10
Williams taskforce to probe dirty-cop allegations John Silvester 21/04/10
Deputy expected Nixon to work on Black Saturday AAP 28/04/10
City bar owner says police actions smack of racism Reid Sexton 30/04/10
Beverly Hills cop out Milovanovic & Hyland 30/04/10
Lawyer suing police chief identified Adrian Lowe & Steve Butcher 30/04/10
I risked all for police: top lawyer speaks out Adrian Lowe 01/05/10
Cameron 'didn't know Nixon had gone to dinner' AAP 07/05/10
Nixon not off duty: Cameron Collins & Austin 08/05/10
Personal details at risk because of police security Melissa Fyfe 09/05/10

'...Most people shot dead by Victorian Police have been mentally ill, research has found. The study of 48 police shootings found more than 87 per cent of victims had schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses. Disproportion has risen despite a police plan to tackle the number of fatal shootings. James Ogloff, one of the authors of the Monash University research, said it was a tragedy, victimising a group of already disadvantaged people. He called for more police training so officers could help people in emotional distress...'
from Police shootings link to mentally ill

Police shootings link to mentally ill Jared Lynch 14/05/10
Nixon, Rees in counsel sights Karen Kissane 15/05/10
Bosses treated me to hookers. Carl Williams' last boast Liam Houlihan 16/05/10
Ex-Victorian detective guilty of pushing wife off cliff Arlington & Reilly 19/05/10
Good cop, smart cop Ian Munro 20/05/10
Former cop jailed for perjury AAP 21/05/10
Death in custody: man's family demands full inquiry Steve Butcher 24/05/10
Jailed man 'yelled in pain' before death Thomas Hunter 24/05/10
Man covered in blood in Victorian Police cell in Dandenong AAP 24/05/10
Police ignored dying pleas Reid Sexton & Paul Millar 25/05/10
I did not mislead the commission: Nixon AAP 25/05/10
Off-duty policeman 'clocked at 160 km/h' Megan Levy 26/05/10
Murder charge against Dale to be dropped Andrea Petrie 27/05/10
Ex-policeman to stand trial Steve Butcher 02/06/10
No escape for dirty cops at Victoria crime-busting commission AAP 03/05/10
Police officers suspended Paul Millar 04/06/10
Corruption 'happening' in Victoria Paul Austin 04/06/10
Dale tells of relief after murder charge formally withdrawn Adrian Lowe 04/06/10
Dale remains 'person of interest': Overland AAP 04/06/10

'...The case would have gone like this. Dale wanted Hodson dead because the informer could finger him as a crooked cop. Dale was one of three men charged for allegedly attempting to steal $1.3 million in drugs. Hodson and drug squad senior detective David Miechel had been caught red-handed at the scene after breaking into an East Oakleigh drug house. Hodson later made a statement that Dale was the mastermind behind the theft. Dale, the prosecution would have alleged, responded by leaking a police report showing Hodson was an informer in the hope that either someone in the underworld would kill him or that it would broaden the suspect list if or when he was killed. The drug case against Dale collapsed when Hodson was shot dead with his wife in his Kew home. From that day the detective was seen as the main suspect for organising the hit...'
from Dead men tell no tales

Dead men tell no tales AAP 05/06/10
OPI eases off in parliamentary report Selma Milovanovic 08/06/10
Police defend train attack response Adam carey 08/06/10
Coroner criticises police after officer shot with own gun Norrie Ross 09/06/10
MPs attacked on murder probe Rood & Austin 11/06/10
Overland acting within the law, says OPI Rafael Epstein 11/06/10
Police to pay over assault on chef Steve Butcher 12/06/10
Call for federal inquiry into police chief Overland Le Grand 12/06/10
Former barrister's police action goes to mediation Steve Butcher 18/06/10
Rough justice on the inside Le Grand & Thomas 19/06/10
Detective 'pressured' over Saints rape claim Millar & Gleeson 22/06/10
Former cop who alleges Milne rape case collapsed amid threatsMcMahon & Hunt 22/06/10
Fresh claims on Milne rape case Adam Carey 23/06/10
Evidence in Milne case disappeared, police raid finds Willingham & Millar 25/06/10
Human rights fall through cracks in police cells Reid Sexton 25/06/10
Watchdog to quiz officer over Milne link Reid Sexton 30/06/10
Overland's Underbelly gripe - he wasn't in it Cameron Stewart 30/06/10
Park protester seeks her secret file Selma Milovanovic 05/07/10
Police knew of adverse report on stun guns Willingham & Welch 06/07/10
Police speed warnings Reid Sexton 08/07/10
No favoured treatment for speeding cops, says Overland AAP 08/07/10
Ignorance of fine print adds millions to revenue Reid Sexton 09/07/10
Off-duty policeman caught drink-driving AAP 13/07/10
Policeman charged over alleged terror raid leak Reid Sexton 15/07/10
Policeman's attacker 'may also have been stabbed' Paul Millar 23/07/10
Policeman in court over terror raids leak Steve Butcher 27/07/10
Officer in court over alleged terror raid leak Steve Butcher 28/07/10
Nixon's approach 'inadequate' AAP 31/07/10

'...homicide squad investigators have seized video footage from outside the station that shows about five police dumping the visibly ill man in a puddle upon his release while the temperature was about 12 degrees and raining. It shows the officers standing over the man laughing and gloating about the state he was in and some policewomen can also be seen holding their noses because of the stench caused by the man soiling himself while in custody. One of the officers is believed to have brought a police divvy van from the back of the station so she could sit inside with the heater on and continue watching the man lying on the ground. He died of what is believed to have been hypothermia...'
from Police face criminal charges over death

Police face criminal charges over death Andrea Petrie 02/08/10
Interpreter hails probe into death Reid Sexton 03/08/10
Ex-Victoria detective on the run Lindsay Murdoch 12/08/10
Secret AFL deal under police probe Steve Lillebuen 12/08/10
Police smiled while I was abused, says cabbie Paul Millar 13/08/10
Drug fugitive sighted in Dili Lindsay Murdoch 16/08/10
Top police face sack in email probe John Silvester 25/08/10
Two police officers sacked in email probe Thomas Hunter 26/08/10
Four police sacked over 'offensive' emails Paul Millar 26/08/10
Sackings, demotions as police email probe bites Paul Millar 27/08/10
Victorian policeman linked to deadly Afghan raid Thomas Hunter 30/08/10
Missing guns bedevil police AAP 01/09/10
Drugged driver runs into top brass Steve Butcher 02/09/10
Eight police officers busted for drink-driving Robyn Grace 08/09/10
Police officer charged with assault, threats to kill John Taylor 21/09/10
Detectives covertly investigate Herald Sun phones John Ferguson 24/09/10
Police accused over files Paul Austin 24/09/10
Overland defends media-phone snoop Robyn Grace 24/09/10
Gobbo case settled out of court with police Adrian Lowe 25/09/10
Police to end files deals with companies David Rood 25/09/10
Cops in leak scandal should be thanked Geoff Wilkinson 26/09/10
Call for OPI probe after police spay 12 year-old boy AAP 29/09/10
Capsicum-sprayed boy was 'totally irrational', police say Robyn Grace 29/09/10
Former constable faces court on drug trafficking AAP 04/10/10

'...They circulated sickening video footage of the man being killed and suggested it could be a way to fix Melbourne's Indian student problem. The Herald Sun has discovered some of the force's highest-ranked officers have been implicated in the scandal, which also involves pornographic material. Three superintendents were nabbed during an investigation into the circulation of inappropriate emails through the police computer system. Several inspectors have also been caught...'
from Victoria police in racist email scandal

Victoria police in racist email scandal Keith Moor 09/10/10
Hearings into porn emails resume AAP 09/10/10
Victorian police video revives Indian racism row Matt Wade 10/10/10
Police paper pushers have less time to battle crime Peter Munro 10/10/10
Officer quit over racist email Matt Wade and Paul Millar 11/10/10
Training fails police, report says Nick McKenzie 11/10/10
Fifteen more police in offensive email probe AAP 11/10/10
Police deal crucial to desal go-ahead Paul Austin 12/10/10
Taser 'breaches' by police revealed Nick McKenzie 12/10/10
Drivers in the know avoid speeding fines Reid Sexton 13/10/10
How police empowered AFL Steve Lillebuen 13/10/10
Overland defends deal between police and AFL Robyn Grace 13/10/10
Cops told to go soft on outlaw motorcycle gang Geoff Wilkinson 13/10/10
Police in a pickle as deals turn sour Paul Austin 14/10/10
Mother prepares to take the stand in fight for her boy Farah Farouque 19/10/10
No refunds over speed camera errors Robyn Grace 19/10/10
Secret police taping 'like KGB' Farah Farouque 20/10/10
Police shot 'vulnerable' teen six times Farah Farouque 20/10/10
Drug stash found at police station Thomas Hunter 21/10/10
Independent probe call on police shootings Farah Farouque 25/10/10
Police officer paid $600,000 for doing nothing Murphy & Mawby 26/10/10
Nixon defends Black Saturday leadership AAP 27/10/10
Police members dismissed over offensive emails Robyn Grace 29/10/10
Police sacked for emails Reid Sexton 30/10/10

'...Hundreds of motorists who tested positive for drink driving may never stand before a court because of an alleged administrative error by Victoria Police. Seven hundred drivers could escape punishment despite being stopped by officers and breathalysed, and seen to be over the limit. Worse still, all the drivers could be freely driving on our roads today. The loophole has been exposed by Melbourne barrister Warwick Walsh-Buckley whose client, Peter Kypri, was sent a charge sheet that was missing vital information. Mr Walsh-Buckley argued the "charge is so badly worded" that it "disclosed no offence known to law". Magistrate Max Cashmore heard the case at Ringwood Magistrates' Court and agreed, dismissing the charge against Mr Kypri...'
from Drink drivers' loophole

Drink drivers' loophole Jon Kaila 31/10/10
Innocent drivers test positive for drugs Reid Sexton 01/11/10
Undercover officer suspended over drug allegations Nick McKenzie 04/11/10
Police defend conduct at death scene Farah Farouque 09/11/10
Police defend 'last-ditch' warning shot Farah Farouque 16/11/10
Police officer Mario Benedetti wins over 'wog' insult Mark Buttler 17/11/10
Tyler family 'betrayed' by taping Farah Farouque 19/11/10
Policewoman linked to bikie faces charges Nick McKenzie 24/11/10
He fought the law, and the law won Rule & Silvester 27/11/10
Police face fresh claims of racism Selma Milovanovic 29/11/10
Police officer 'filmed petrol attack on woman' Megan Levy 03/12/10
Police officer charged over rape case leak Megan Levy 03/12/10
Policemen disciplined for leaving distressed man Paul Millar 07/12/10
Jailed officer cops extra time for 'puzzling' misconduct Adrian Lowe 10/12/10
Detective 'implicated' as terror-raid story source Adrian Lowe 15/12/10
Police suspend senior officer John Silvester 16/12/10
Officer's 'moral comfort' that he fired Farah Farouque 18/12/10
Officer charged over underage sex AAP 21/12/10
Victoria Police's poor reporting hides use of force Reid Sexton 21/12/10
Off-duty police officers in fight at Richmond railway station Mark Buttler 21/12/10
Police officer accused of assault, escape from custody Megan Levy 23/12/10
Covert taping of shot teen's family under scrutiny Farah Farouque 24/12/10
Men's club in Office of Police Integrity probe Cameron Smith 02/01/11
Hundreds of drink-drive cases under legal cloud Ben Butler 20/01/11
Policeman loses licence for drink-driving Mex Cooper 03/02/11
I didn't kill Carl Williams, says former cop Paul Dale Mark Buttler 16/02/11
The real animal kingdom Andrew Rule 12/02/11
Union may fund accused cop's sex defence AAP 25/02/11

'...The culture of the organisation ... encourages exclusivity and secrecy, with the potential for illegal and improper exchanges of information or favours,’’ Mr Brouwer said in his report. He found that a police officer on The Brotherhood list used his position at the traffic camera office to wipe $2000 worth of the founder’s speeding fines. A senior police officer may have also disclosed the identity of a prosecution witness in a high profile murder investigation during a Brotherhood lunch, in breach of a Supreme Court suppression order...'
from Inside The Brotherhood, where Chatham rules apply

Inside The Brotherhood, where Chatham rules apply Megan Levy 02/03/11
Victorian ombudsman reveals secret police group AAP 02/03/11
Dalla-Riva 'used police data base to pry on neighbours' AAP 03/03/11
Cop accused of sex with teen girl gets union backing AAP 03/03/11
Tyler's death 'was homicide', inquest told Farah Farouque 10/03/11
Police officer charged with drink-driving Mex Cooper 18/03/11
Vacuum-cleaner man won't be charged Mex Cooper 22/03/11
Police shootings scrutinised McKenzie & Baker 23/03/11
Police officer banned after incident with female referee Megan Levy 08/04/11
Judge slams police as fraud case reviewed Mark Russell 10/04/11
Computer failure let parole violators commit murder: report AAP 19/04/11
Vic police warned to get IT costs right AAP 20/04/11
Baillieu to Overland: Fix police problems Megan Levy 21/04/11
Police chief: I'm target of campaign Josh Gordon 22/04/11
Police chief heavied on eve of poll Richard Baker& Nick McKenzie 03/05/11
Top cop backs police after G20 death finding Paul Millar 04/05/11
Police union slams top cop's removal AAP 06/05/11
Furore over Williams killing: Sir Ken ordered to leave McKenzie & Baker 07/05/11
Police abandon Storm rorts probe Chris Barrett 07/05/11
Baillieu to Overland: please explain Tomazin & Munro 08/05/11
Sir Ken Jones 'not sacked' AAP 08/05/11
Overland stands his ground Reid Sexton and John Silvester 09/05/11
Police turmoil deepens over email leak Megan Levy 09/05/11
Premier announces police inquiry Megan Levy 09/05/11

'...The Coroner, Kim Parkinson, said in opening remarks that her role was to find the cause of death and that there were three scenarios that could have arisen that led to Mr Wilson's death. These were that Mr Wilson was hit by a police car and his death was covered up by police officers...'
from Police hit-run query in cold-case death

Police hit-run query in cold-case death Adrian Lowe 10/05/11
'Colac mafia' claim at cold-case inquest Adrian Lowe 11/05/11
Overland: I have nothing to fear AAP 12/05/11
Quiz me, search me, nothing to hide Reid Sexton 13/05/11
Ashby, Mullett sue threat as force probed Mex Cooper 13/05/11
Overland's secret OPI visit Baker & McKenzie 14/05/11
Hairdresser jailed over hubby hit plot Andrea Petrie 01/06/11
Undercover officer accused of entrapment Andrea Petrie 02/06/11
Rogue officers still blur thin blue line: OPI Paul Millar 02/06/11
Bugged: Sir Ken Jones targeted by the OPI Baker and McKenzie 03/06/11
OPI confirms Ken Jones inquiry Paul Millar 03/06/11
Minister's aide tried to persuade Sir Ken to stay McKenzie & Baker 04/06/11
Ryan: I should have known of Sir Ken's secret meeting Reid Sexton 06/06/11
Law and disorder Josh Gordon & Reid Sexton 07/06/11
Premier and deputy at odds on secret meeting Sexton & Gordon 07/06/11
Carl Williams 'told police about bribe' Steve Butcher 15/06/11
'I wasn't pushed,' says Overland of resignation Megan Levy 16/06/11
Old-school policeman takes on 'daunting' job Paul Millar 17/06/11
Bias claims as complaints rise against police Peter Munro 10/07/11

'...Police chiefs and politicians have condemned the leaking of sensitive police intelligence to outlaw motorcycle gangs, with the New South Wales opposition labelling Victoria Police a ''running joke'' for its role in the leaks...'
from Victoria Police labelled a 'running joke

Victoria Police labelled a 'running joke Welch, McKenzie and Olding 20/07/11
PM might cop it for Nixon's book launch Richard Willingham 21/07/11
Police union boss caught up in inquiry McKenzie & Baker 25/07/11
Force to probe shooting incident Reid Sexton 25/07/11
Tough new laws cost hoon detective car Megan Levy 26/07/11
Nixon authored own demise Megan Levy 28/07/11
Police probe $5000 evidence theft Mex Cooper 09/08/11
Senior police in hot water over hot dog business Cameron Houston 21/08/11
Ex-policeman denies Colac cover-up Adrian Lowe 27/08/11
Ex-cop had sex with defendant five times Ballarat Courier 31/08/11
Force has lost its way, says the cop's cop John Silvester 03/09/11
Police to examine bullying in suicide of constable McKenzie & Baker 10/09/11
Liberal MP in Sir Ken leak Nick McKenzie & Richard Baker 13/09/11
Ex-cop paid Williams for Hodson hit, court hears Andrea Petrie 15/09/11
Sir Ken investigated over Williams leak AAP 11/10/11
Watchdog versus watchdog David Rood 12/10/11
Doyle defiant as protesters plan legal action Munro, Gough & Russell 23/10/11
Overland, Sir Ken rift 'felt through force', says Lay David Rood 28/10/11
Massive blunder to appoint adviser McKenzie & Baker 28/10/11
Officer filmed in boozy blue Cameron Houston 30/10/11
Officer guilty in burnout assault Maris Beck 03/11/11
Ex-detective denies link to Williams and to murders Adrian Lowe 12/11/11

'...A major drug case has collapsed after two senior Victorian policemen - described by a judge as ''absolute dimwits'' - failed to take 20 seconds of their time to legally swear an affidavit or affirm it. Many fear the decision yesterday by the Director of Public Prosecutions to ''discontinue'' charges against three defendants facing trial may not be his last...'
from Police 'dimwits' cause case collapse

Police 'dimwits' cause case collapse Steve Butcher 19/11/11
Improper police acts 'mistakes' Steve Butcher 19/12/11
Police face further brutality claims Maris Beck 21/12/11
Ryan denies seeing plan to help deputy keep job Clay Lucas 24/03/12
Police 'lied about speed of car chase' that killed man Mark Russell 24/03/12
Use of force by police most likely in CBD Beck & Moncrief 02/04/12
Policeman pleads guilty over explicit chats with teens Steve Butcher 11/04/12
Membrey probe was flawed, Crown admits Andrea Petrie 11/04/12
Police pay cash to 'bash' victims Dan Oakes 04/05/12
Sex-crimes policeman spoke to reporters Steve Butcher 14/05/12
Outrage after drivers forced to form road-block Partenza & Bucci 15/05/12
Sir Ken: OPI steps up pursuit McKenzie & Baker 04/06/12
Police defend pursuits after Bendigo fatality Knox & Wilson 04/06/12

'...Speaking for the first time since his shock resignation a year ago, Mr Overland this morning hit out at the report released yesterday by Ombudsman George Brouwer that found Mr Overland had marched Sir Ken out of Victoria Police for leaking to the media, even though there was no evidence to show that the second-in-charge had done so...'
from Not sorry: Overland slams watchdog over Sir Ken report

Not sorry: Overland slams watchdog over Sir Ken report Megan Levy 22/06/12
Policeman held gun to sex victims, court told Nino Bucci 06/07/12
Top cop taken off abuse inquiry McKenzie & Baker 02/10/12
Here comes the bribe! And guess who's best man? John Silvester 06/10/12
‘Good’ cop, bad advice, $3000 fine for officer Andrea Petrie 09/10/12
Williams allegations 'not followed up' Dan Oakes 09/10/12
$13m payout for top cops and lawyers Cameron Houston 14/10/12
Overland under fire over police payout Josh Gordon 24/10/12
Justice system failed our son after king-hit Mark Russell 29/11/12

'...Chief Commissioner Ken Lay may have seriously compromised the County Court trial of a man accused of raping and assaulting his former partner by providing graphic, unproven accounts of the incident in a speech launching a campaign against domestic violence...'
from Lay slammed over rape case

Lay slammed over rape case Cameron Houston 09/12/12
Grocon police 'overkill' Ben Schneiders 06/02/13
Constable caught driving police car without a licence Jane Lee 08/02/13
Victoria Police settle racial harassment case Vince Chadwick 18/02/13
Detective had secret relationship with murderer Carl Williams Andrea Petrie 28/02/13
Man punched by police officer awarded $129K Mark Russell 28/02/13
Sambo unchained in life's skin game John Silvester 02/03/13
Premier refers 'hush money' to integrity commissioner Richard Willingham 04/03/13
Baillieu calls in IBAC over 'hush money' claims Willingham and Gordon 05/03/13

I started researching this seemingly endless (and quite disturbing) list in May 2007 and while it's only based on the Victorian police it appears to be getting longer every year! I'm sure this page could end up eating my entire web site if I gave it a chance, but I'm loath to spend so much time on this crap. So maybe Lay should just admit defeat and hand Dan Kelly and Steve Hart's armour over to a more deserving custodian.