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Police shift change? By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS VICTORIA Police night-time operations in the Yarra Valley may change, as police units and the local area commander are in discussion about how to better staff night shifts. The Mail received an anonymous call on Wednesday 16 September from a citizen concerned that changes to police night shifts in the Valley would stretch staff too thinly. The current protocol for night shift police in the Yarra Valley is police from Mooroolbark assist police from Yarra Junction and Warburton with night-time shifts. The Mail understands the restructure under discussion could mean police from Yarra Junction and Warburton would also be covering the Mooroolbark area as well - up to an hour away from their current beat. Acting inspector and local area commander for the Yarra Ranges Geraldine McKenna said the discussions at this point are focused around how to utilise police officers in the Yarra Valley. Acting Insp McKenna said the changes wouldn’t affect police performance in the area and would maintain a night-time presence where it is required. “There is nothing changing,” she said. “All we are doing is resourcing for the whole response area.” Acting Insp McKenna said the police staff at Warburton, Yarra Junction and Mooroolbark were more than capable of policing their entire response area. “They work like we do everywhere, using members to resource our response where a response is needed most,” she said. Sergeant John Docherty of Yarra Junction Police said nothing had been decided at this point but was sure discussions would yield positive outcomes. “There has been talk of changes but nothing is confirmed,” he said. “It’s a decision the area commander will make and there are no changes at this immediate time.” Sgt Docherty said the sharing of night-time responsibilities is not a new practice for Victoria Police in the Valley and the discussions would deliver police resources where they were needed. “It’s not something that’s new and changes are yet to be discussed,” he said. “Processes that are needed are going to be discussed to make sure there is a police presence in the valley.”
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