History of Victoria Police

The ways we honour and remember Victoria Police's service within the community

Victoria Police has a long history of policing and protecting the community.

Here's how we honour that history for present and future generations, and recognise key moments in our past.

Honouring service and legacy

National Police Remembrance Day

National Police Remembrance Day is a yearly service to honour our Victoria Police colleagues that have passed away.

Honours and awards

All about the range of honours and awards at Victoria Police, recognising the achievements or actions of employees or members of the community.

Victorian bushfires remembered

Powerful stories and personal accounts from Victoria Police and the community from the 2019/20 Victoria bushfires.

Women in policing

Women in policing

Join the ranks of inspirational women and first female police officers that have shaped more than 100 years of women in policing.

Past and Present Women Police Association

Learn about the Past and Present Women Police Association, connecting past and present women police members.

Community engagement and culture

Victoria Police Pipe Band

The Victoria Police Pipe Band enhances the reputation of Victoria Police in the community.

Victoria Police Interactive Mural

All about the Victoria Police mural, a 13 metre-long interactive image experience situated in the Victoria Police Centre and celebrating nearly 170 years of policing.

Victoria Police Museum

Visit and explore the Victoria Police Museum, which engages the community with Victoria's history of policing.

Learning and resources

Victoria Police Library

Learn about the Victoria Police Library Service, providing a collection of resources focusing on police management, issues and strategies.

Truth, justice and reconciliation

Apology to the Stolen Generations

Victoria Police’s acknowledgement and apology for our role in the removal of Aboriginal children of the Stolen Generations.

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