Name
Skerritt, G
Case code
A101/2017
Date of decision
Decision reviewed
Dismissal - discipline
Charge
s.146(1)(m)
Decision subject
Dishonesty
PRSB order
Decision affirmed

Application to review DISMISSAL –– s.146(1)(m) of the Victoria Police Act 2013 –– Decision to dismiss under s.132 following a breach of discipline found proven –– s. 125 (1)(h) “conduct that was likely to bring Victoria Police into disrepute or diminish public confidence in it”–– OBTAINING FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE BY DECEPTION –– criminal offence proven (diversion ordered) regarding misleading insurance company as to identity of driver in a collision –– nature of the deception considered –– parity to previous decisions –– public interest (community confidence, deterrence, retention of suitable police officers, standing as a police witness) –– interests of the Applicant –– decision to dismiss AFFIRMED.

Author
Police Registration and Services Board
Publisher
State of Victoria
Date of Publication

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