|
|
 |
Page Last Updated:
Monday, 21 April 2008 |
|
|
Home>Emergency Services>Central Victoria Police
| Welcome to the Central Victoria Police webpage | | Victoria Police contributes to a high quality of life for individuals in the community by ensuring a safe and secure society and underpins the economic, social and cultural well being of Victoria.
Victoria Police was formally established on 8th January 1853. William Henry Fancourt Mitchell was appointed as the first Chief Commissioner. At that time he had a total strength of 875 men, serving a Victorian population of 168,000.
Since Victoria Police first began providing police services in 1853, its role has expanded from one focused primarily on law enforcement, to one of community assistance, guidance and leadership. Only about 20% of police work is directly related to fighting crime. The larger part of our work relates to general policing and assisting the community. Our mission is to provide a safe, secure and orderly society by serving the community and the law.
| 
|
| Central Victoria Police serve a population in excess of 150,000 people and cover an area of some 12,969 Square Kms. With three 24 hour, seven 16 hour and 15 “one-man” police stations throughout the area, they provide support to the community 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
| 
|
| COAG survey data – Bendigo Police Division - 3rd Quarter 05/06 | |
| |
| Satisfaction with Police |
| Most recent contact with police |
87% |
was 85% |
6 |
|---|
| How many contacts (12 mths) |
67% |
was 64% |
3 (12% to give information – twice the state level) |
| General satisfaction with police services |
82% |
was 74% |
5 |
| Dealing with public order issues |
71% |
was 61% |
4 |
| Treat people fairly / equally |
76% |
was 62% |
1
|
|
| Community Perceptions |
| Drunk / disorderly |
37% |
was 41% |
5th lowest |
|---|
| Physical assault |
26% |
was 32% |
2nd lowest |
| Vandalism |
31% |
was 38% |
5th lowest |
| Feel safe walking (day) |
96% |
was 92% |
5th |
| Feel safe walking (night) |
70% |
was 56% |
3rd
|
|
| Most results exceed the state averages and rural averages.
Message -
‘People have confidence in their local police and are willing to work with them’
‘Levels of safety and perceptions of safety are very high.’
| |
| Disclaimer
The content of these web pages are provided for information purposes only. No claim is made as to the accuracy or authenticity of the content of the web site. Victoria Police does not accept any liability to any person for the information or advice (or the use of such information or advice) which is provided on this web site or incorporated into it by reference. The information on the Victoria Police web sites is provided on the basis that all persons accessing the site undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content. The information contained in the Victoria Police web sites is not to be displayed except in full screen format. No liability is accepted for any information or services which may appear in any other format. No responsibility is taken for any information or services which may appear on any linked web sites.
| |
| |
|