Officers caught on CCTV attacking Melbourne disability pensioner [NZ Herald]
A group of police officers will be investigated after being caught on camera pinning down, beating and dousing a Melbourne disability pensioner with capsicum spray and a garden hose.
Law firm tells clients don’t bother complaining about Victoria Police to watchdog [The Age]
A Melbourne law firm is advising its clients not to make a complaint about Victoria Police to the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Victoria Police has ‘conflict of interest’ when investigating misconduct, police assaults, inquiry told [ABC News]
Victoria Police is often failing to properly investigate allegations of police misconduct or assault, proving the need for an independent investigative body, a Melbourne law firm has told a parliamentary inquiry.
Mum sues Channel Nine over journalist’s actions after son’s death in police siege [The Age]
The mother of a man who died in a siege with police claims the actions of a Channel Nine journalist significantly contributed to his death, and has launched a lawsuit against the network.
Police hiding behind IBAC secrecy provisions, court will be told [The Age]
A legal quirk that has kept scores of documents about police misconduct allegations secret will be challenged at the Victorian civil tribunal on Tuesday.
