Application to review DISMISSAL—s.146(2)(k) of the Victoria Police Act 2013 –– Decision to dismiss Protective Services Officer (PSO) under s.136(1)(f) after a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment was found proven (unlawful assault, contrary to s.23 of the Summary Offence Act 1966) — Incident involved hands on throat, in context (history of anger, ‘cycle of violence’, past police attendances and intervention orders — Public interest in not employing police or PSOs who engage in family violence: Board decisions CNS, Morakis and Royal Commission findings on police and family violence discussed — risks to policing response to family violence where perpetrators benefit from standing as police members, tactics training, system knowledge, relationships etc — Applicant’s engagement in counselling and behavior change programs noted — interests of the Applicant considered. Board concludes the decision to dismiss was not harsh, unjust or unreasonable and affirms decision to dismiss.
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