Public notice: Footscray - 6 May 2021

Section 10I(3) Search Notice

Control of Weapons Act 1990

DECLARATION OF DESIGNATED AREA UNDER SECTION 10D(1)

The public place area depicted on the map has been declared in writing to be a “designated area” by an Assistant Commissioner of Police under s10D (1) of the Control of Weapons Act 1990 (The Act).

Declaration of a designated area under s10D (1) of the Control of Weapons Act, 1990, incorporating Footscray Railway Station bounded by:

• Cowper Street (North)
• Hopkins Street (West)
• Nicholson Street (South)
• Napier Street (East)

This includes all roadways and footpaths associated with the stated road and road related areas.

Victoria Police powers in designated areas

Police officers and protective service officers (PSOs) are empowered to search a person and anything in the possession or control of the person, or a vehicle, for weapons under the Act. You, your vehicle or things in your possession are in a public place within a designated area.

A police officer or PSO intends to conduct a limited search of you or your vehicle/things:

• You are requested to co-operate with that search.
• You may be requested to remove items of outer clothing such as headwear, scarves, jackets, etc.
• You may be searched using an electronic wand.
• You may be requested to remove items from any bags or pockets.
• You may be given a “pat down” search.

A police officer may also exercise their power under the Act to direct you to leave the designated area if you refuse to remove a face covering.

A police officer may direct you to leave the designated area if they reasonably believe that you intend to engage in conduct that would constitute an affray or violent disorder under s.195H and s.195I of the Crimes Act 1958 respectively.

It is an offence under the Act to obstruct or hinder a police officer or PSO in the exercise of a power to stop and search a person or vehicle or to fail to comply with a direction to leave the designated area.