NEW WEAPONS AND POLICE POWERS TO BOOST STREET SAFETY
Source: Victoria. Minister for Police & Emergency Services. Media Release
"Victoria Police officers will have new random search and move on powers to tackle street violence under a suite of tough new laws introduced to the Parliament by the Brumby Labor Government. Police and Emergency Services Minister Bob Cameron said the Brumby Labor Government is taking action to prevent unruly behaviour and help keep Victorians safe by enhancing police powers and increasing police numbers.“These critical new reforms will boost Victoria Police’s ability to deal with drunkenness, disorder in public places and violence, particularly violence involving the use of weapons,” Mr Cameron said. Anti-social behaviour has no place on our streets and these new laws introduced by our government will help keep Victorian communities safe so that people can enjoy public spaces."