Victoria Police was established in 1853 and provides policing services to the Victorian community 24 hours a day.
We work every day to keep all Victorians safe.
Our staff
Victoria Police employees are made up of:
- police officers
- protective services officers (PSOs)
- police custody officers (PCOs) and
- Victorian Public Service (VPS) employees.
Police officers, PSOs and PCOs are supported in their roles by public service professionals. VPS employees drive and support the strategic initiatives of the organisation. They work in a range of functions such as legal services, accounting, psychology and forensic sciences.
Our workforce is continuously expanding with new recruits every year.
Our services
Victoria Police operates under the Victoria Police Act 2013. Our services include:
- responding to calls for assistance in matters of personal and public safety, emergencies, and serious incidents
- preventing crime through a range of proactive community safety programs
- detecting and investigating offences and bringing to justice those responsible for committing them
- providing a visible presence within the community and at major events
- supporting the judicial process to achieve efficient and effective court case management, providing safe custody for alleged offenders, supporting victims, and ensuring fair and equitable treatment of victims and offenders
- providing professional prosecution services to support judicial proceedings
- assisting coroners with their investigations into deaths and fires, and support to our members who are investigating matters on behalf of coroners
- managing and coordinating major emergency responses with other agencies
- promoting safe road-user behaviour
- conducting private security and firearms licensing
- conducting national police record and fingerprint checks.
To explore detailed information, visit Our services page.
Our mission and role
Our mission is for everyone to be safe and feel safe.
Our role is to serve the Victorian community and uphold the law to promote a safe, secure, and orderly society.
We achieve this by:
- preserving the peace
- protecting life and property
- preventing offences
- detecting and apprehending offenders
- helping those in need of assistance
- working with local communities, partners and reference groups.
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.
Our commitment to health, safety and wellbeing
Our role is to create a safe Victoria. To achieve this, we must:
- ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our people
- create safe and respectful workplaces.
This requires a strong safety culture. All employees share the responsibility for workplace health, safety and wellbeing. They must commit to safe and healthy workplace practices and behaviours.
Our commitment to health, safety and wellbeing is enhanced through the following priorities:
- Access to a variety of internal wellbeing support services. Our Employee Assistance Program provides independent and confidential counselling services for employees and their immediate families.
- The development of Equal, Safe and Strong: Gender Equality Strategy 2030-2030 and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Framework 2023-2030. These strategies detail how we will ensure that all employees work in a safe and inclusive environment, where they are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
Victoria Police regions
Victoria Police serves the Victorian community across four regions. These are North West Metro, Southern Metro, Eastern and Western.
The four regions are shown on the map below.
Victoria Police Annual Reports
Read our latest Annual Report for a record of our achievements and significant activities undertaken through the year.
Careers with Victoria Police
We are looking for the right people who want to make a difference every day. Become part of a dynamic organisation, dedicated to making Victoria a safe place to work and live.
Take the first step in your exciting new career and, learn more about Victoria Police careers.
Our current strategy
A Safe Victoria
A Safe Victoria - where everyone is safe and feels safe, sets out our current strategy, values, and community first operating model.
Our organisational structure
Structure
The organisational structure of Victoria Police, including our associations and networks.
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