Solo highway patrol officers return in Victoria trial
Victoria Police has confirmed a trial to deploy solo highway patrol officers on major roads, with officers working in separate cars but in close proximity to each other for greater visible presence. The Police Association has strongly opposed the plan, warning of serious safety risks to officers. Solo patrols were previously abolished in 2015 for safety reasons, though Force Command states the trial is not related to vacancy numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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