The Age·3 min read·medium
Highway patrol to work alone in ‘backflip’ that has angered union
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Cameron Houston
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Victoria Police are proposing an 'opt-in' trial to allow highway patrol officers to work alone, reversing a long-standing two-up policy. The police union has expressed safety concerns, citing historical incidents that led to the current safety protocols.
Why it matters
The policy change highlights the ongoing tension between police operational efficiency and the safety of frontline officers.
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Political Bias
Center
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Confidence: 85%
The article presents both the police command's rationale and the union's safety concerns fairly.
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