Public Hearings
Following the disciplinary process, the Police Complaint Commissioner has the discretion to order a Public Hearing where there is a reasonable basis to believe that the decision of the Discipline Authority is incorrect or it is in the public interest to review the matter.
Public Hearings remain an option for the Police Complaint Commissioner if they believe such a review of a Police Act matter is required in the public interest. A retired judge is appointed to sit as the adjudicator and review the evidence, hear sworn testimony and arrive at a decision of whether there is misconduct and, if substantiated, determine the corrective and/or disciplinary measures to be imposed. These public hearings are open to everyone.
Officers facing dismissal or a reduction in rank have the automatic right to a Public Hearing or, if the Police Complaint Commissioner approves, a Review on the Record.
Recommended Procedures (PDF)
Public Hearings – General Information (PDF)
Please note, adjudicative decisions in excess of ten years may be archived but remain available upon request.
Current Public Hearings
Public Hearing | Member | Department | Public Hearing Status |
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PH 23-01 | Sergeant Ron Kirkwood | Victoria | Notice of Public Hearing Order - IIO as Participant Notice to the Public - Application Submissions |