A Safe Victoria: Our operating model

Community first

Our principles

  • Leadership at every level

  • Intelligence informed

  • Prevention mindset

  • Victim focus

Inputs

  • People (our workforce)

  • Community and stakeholders

  • Finance

  • Insights, data, intelligence and evidence

  • Legislation and government priorities

  • Organisational Strategy, policy and regulation settings

  • Physical assets and infrastructure

  • Technology

Drivers

  • Emergencies, critical incidents, and significant events
  • Family violence
  • General crime
  • Government policy
  • Mental health
  • Police legitimacy and trust
  • Public order
  • Road safety
  • Serious and organised crime
  • Social cohesion and polarisation
  • Technology-enabled crime

Enablers > Services > Vision

A Safe Victoria operational model chart

Outcomes

  • Increase community trust and confidence to 80%

  • Reduce serious crime, violent crime, and road trauma by 5% each year

Our values

  • Compassion

    We act with compassion through tolerance, understanding and impartiality.
    • Have respect for difference through inclusiveness and open-mindedness.
    • Build positive relationships with the community and our colleagues through empathy and active listening.
    • Prioritise crime prevention and the needs of victims.
    • Act with genuine kindness, empathy and understanding of the diverse needs of the community.
  • Respect

    We treat everyone fairly, with dignity and respect; they are valued and included.
    • Treat each other and every community member with respect and understanding.
    • Celebrate and value equity, diversity and inclusion.
    • Value the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as First Nations people, and their rich history and culture, along with the diverse backgrounds of other community members.
  • Integrity

    We act with integrity and honour, being fair and respectful of both the law and human rights.
    • Be honest, objective and impartial.
    • Respect and champion human rights and commit to lawful and fair processes.
    • Place the good of the community before our own interests.
    • Build the trust and confidence of the community.
  • Professionalism

    We are accountable and professional; committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct and presentation.
    • Behave in a manner that reflects positively on ourselves and our organisation.
    • Perform our duties with care and skill, provide services that are engaging, accessible and equitable.
    • Take pride in the way we look and act.
    • Be open, adaptable and resilient, and value collaboration and teamwork.
  • Courage

    We act with courage and uphold the values in the face of adversity.
    • Make robust and ethical decisions in challenging circumstances.
    • Challenge inappropriate behaviours and encourage others to do the same.
    • Show humility and strength of character.
    • Be innovative.

Learn more about our values.

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