Question details
Question on Notice
With reference to opening hours of Churchill Police Station:
(1) What are the current opening hours of the Churchill Police Station.
(2) Why are the opening hours of Churchill Police Station not publicly displayed on the Victoria Police website.
(3) Will the Government commit to increasing the opening hours of Churchill Police Station to a 24-hour manned police station, given the concerning 38 per cent spike in crime rates.
Victoria Police provides a 24-hour police response, 7 days a week to all Victorians. The community can be assured that police will be where they are needed most, when they are needed most.
The location and deployment of police officers is a matter for the Chief Commissioner of Police. The deployment of police resources is determined by evidence, policing experts, and operational needs.
Your constituents can also be assured that when the reception counter is not open, it does not mean policing has stopped. It means that police are out patrolling the community and keeping the community safe. Front counter assistance is available 24-7 at Morwell, Traralgon or Moe.
Please encourage your constituents to report any immediate safety concerns to Victoria Police through the emergency number ‘000’. Calls made to ‘000’ are processed and responded to by the nearest available police personnel. Non-urgent matters can be reported through the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
Hon Anthony Carbines MP
Minister for Police
Minister for Community Safety
Minister for Victims
Minister for Racing