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  • Protect yourself online Protect yourself online

    The internet, social networking sites and phone chat lines are popular ways to meet new people.But are they safe? In the ... Read more

    Wed June 23rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Why GLLOs matter Why GLLOs matter

    This is my last column for a while as I am taking on a training role within Victoria Police for ... Read more

    Wed June 9th, 2010 - No Comments

  • End the silence End the silence

    May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). It is a date recognised around the world and in Victoria a ... Read more

    Wed May 26th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Stop homophobia today Stop homophobia today

    by Sgt Scott Davis Everyone who reads this newspaper knows the impact that homophobia or transphobia can have on people’s lives. I ... Read more

    Wed May 12th, 2010 - 1 Comment

  • When the sun shines, make hay When the sun shines, make hay

    You know those days when the sun just shines, the wind is light, the birds are singing and the planets ... Read more

    Wed April 28th, 2010 - No Comments

  • If you see crime, report it If you see crime, report it

    If you’re a victim of violence you should report it. Many gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people don’t report violence. ... Read more

    Wed April 14th, 2010 - No Comments

  • A few rotten eggs A few rotten eggs

    I recently attended the Victoria Police Academy to undertake training for our newest recruits. I always walk away buoyed by ... Read more

    Wed March 31st, 2010 - No Comments

  • Bendi go or Bendi not go Bendi go or Bendi not go

    I have recently taken on the Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer role at Bendigo Police Station. The previous GLLO left Victoria ... Read more

    Wed March 17th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Investigating homophobic incidents Investigating homophobic incidents

    I attended a recent forum at the University of Western Sydney titled ‘A discussion about homophobic violence in the west’. Speakers ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Urgent help needed Urgent help needed

    On January 25, just after midnight, a man I’ll call Adam was walking through Alma Park when he was confronted ... Read more

    Wed February 17th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Be careful online Be careful online

    I have only been back at work a couple of weeks and already I am seeing a new trend in ... Read more

    Wed February 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Your police force needs you Your police force needs you

    Recently I was my partner’s handbag at a conference dinner. The table was discussing the brain’s potential (my partner is ... Read more

    Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Calling Triple Zero Calling Triple Zero

    It’s only a few weeks until Christmas, a busy time for everyone including police and other emergency services. Most people ... Read more

    Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Report, report, report Report, report, report

    As manager of the Victoria Police Gay and Lesbian Advisory Unit I seem to be constantly reminding people to report, ... Read more

    Wed November 25th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Road safety rules Road safety rules

    Changes to Victoria’s Road Safety Rules came into effect on November 9. The changes aim to reduce serious casualties on ... Read more

    Wed November 11th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Staying safe Staying safe

    Victoria Police has been in partnership with JOY 94.9 and Crime Stoppers for almost a year. As a part of ... Read more

    Wed October 28th, 2009 - No Comments

  • See you at Pride March See you at Pride March

    Run, Chicken Little, the sky is falling — police are going to participate in Pride March again. That was the ... Read more

    Tue October 13th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Community Safety Month 2009 Community Safety Month 2009

    In 1996 the Victorian Safe Communities Network initiated Community Safety Month (CSM). The original aim of CSM was for local communities, ... Read more

    Wed September 30th, 2009 - No Comments

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