Our Police :)

Our police do an incredible job and are some of the most important members of our society. They are the ones that protect us and make us safe. Ultimately, we would struggle to function without them.



Our police are so badly underpaid it's ridiculous. We need our police force badly, that, I think, is quite obvious.

The government has offered the Victorian Police force a pay rise of 2.5% but that is still 2% less than they are asking for. I'm struggling to understand why the government don't look after our police more. They are so important, yet they are not treated the way they probably should.

This is going to take a toll on everyday people as well. Bendigo officers are refusing to use email, compile statistical information of the government or keep records of traffic accidents. Some other officers are refusing to attend Supreme or County courts as witnesses unless they are subpoenaed.

The point to what I'm say is, that we really need to be on the police force's side. They are unbelievably important and often put their lives on the line. Why shouldn't they get paid properly? It's only fair.