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Members of the Water Police Squad were lucky enough to spot some fantastic silo art in the small town of Colbinabbin on their way to Waranga Basin for a deployment.
Police were forced to smash the window of a parked car to save a puppy from extreme heat after being notified that the family pet had been left unattended. The inside of the vehicle was estimated to be above 45 degrees. But thanks to the efforts of local officers, everything turned out okay.
Victoria Police members walked proudly alongside thousands of festival goers to celebrate inclusion, diversity and respect during the 2022 Pride March on Sunday, 6 February. This year marked 20 years of the force’s participation in the event, making it an extra special one for all officers involved.
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The blue skies and colourful sighting shore did float their boat!
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ODDSPOT CORNER Quick fin-king police came to the rescue of a dolphin stranded in Port Phillip Bay earlier this year after it was seen beached in shallow water. The Water Police Squad arrived at Greenwich Reserve in Williamstown just after 4pm on 7 February, following a request for police assistance lodged by marine animal experts from Melbourne Zoo. Two inflatable rescue boats carrying four officers were deployed from the beach and a sling was made to tow the dolphin into deeper water. A fifth police member was stationed on shore to watch over the rescue effort. Animal experts assessed the marooned mammal before its successful release, deeming it healthy and fit to swim. Police on the scene were even heard telling the rescue team that this was the first slippery customer they were pleased to see get away.
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