Application to review PERIOD OF INELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION –– DRIVING –– Review under s.146(1)(k) of the Victoria Police Act 2013 of the imposition of a period of 12 months ineligibility for promotion under s.132(1)(d) in respect of two breaches of discipline: Charge 1: Driving police vehicle at 147kph in 60kph zone, offence found proven by Magistrate’s and licence suspended 12 months, fined, conduct found to be a breach of discipline s.125 (1)(n); Charge 2: driving police vehicle at a top speed of 141kph in 80kph zone in pursuit of vehicle without lights and siren, conduct found to be a breach of discipline under s.125(1)(h), likely to bring Victoria Police into disrepute or diminish public confidence in it. Both events found to be a breach of various parts of VPM, including breach of driving authority rules. Truth of charges admitted. Applicant argues a lesser outcome (adjournment bond) would serve the purpose of the discipline system and accord with range of decisions on similar conduct (parity) while limiting financial impacts. ON REVIEW: Board accepts inquiry officer’s findings; public interest and the interests of the Applicant; adjournment will ensure development at constable rank, supervision and time for reflection while limiting financial impact; Board noted significant reflection and personal growth in presentation to Board, considers a further 6 months at constable plus remedial training is sufficient for these purposes. DECISION SET ASIDE and in substitution, imposes an adjournment of 6 months on condition of good behaviour and completion of relevant training.
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