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Tuesday 23 Apr 2024
Investigations into the use of OC spray by Victoria Police
IBAC reviewed 15 internal investigations by Victoria Police into incidents involving the use of OC spray by police and protective services officers (PSOs). All incidents occurred between January 2020 and March 2022.
Wednesday 20 Sep 2023
'Cover up' behaviours that mask police misconduct
Through our research and investigations, IBAC has observed a range of behaviours that can allow misconduct to go undetected and even take hold in policing.
If they go unchecked, these behaviours enable misconduct to be covered up or hidden, which impacts the ability to investigate and stop it.
This graphic outlines five key patterns of obscuring or 'cover up' behaviour that can occur and that Victoria Police needs to guard against.
Some of the key ways police can try to conceal misconduct, include:
Thursday 22 Jun 2023
Serious incidents involving the use of police dogs
IBAC conducted a review of 15 Victoria Police oversight investigations involving incidents where dogs were used by police as force between August 2017 and July 2019.
Tuesday 02 May 2023
Predatory behaviour by police
This summary describes IBAC’s thematic review of a series of Victoria Police investigations into allegations of predatory behaviour by police officers.
Wednesday 18 May 2022
Victoria Police handling of complaints made by Aboriginal people
Police misconduct and the investigation of complaints against police are issues that concern all Victorians. However, they have particular significance for Aboriginal people, who come into contact with police at a much higher rate than non-Aboriginal people.
Tuesday 29 Mar 2022
IBAC's focus on police oversight
A close look at IBAC's focus on police oversight in Victoria. IBAC Deputy Commissioner Kylie Kilgour speaks with Alister McCulloch from our Prevention, Policy & Research team. (13 minutes 52 seconds)