Name
BEECROFT
Case code
A72/2021
Date of decision
Decision reviewed
Transfer – directed or compulsory
Decision subject
Operational needs
PRSB order
Decision affirmed

Application to review decision to require the Applicant to transfer location to Shepparton Police Station for 6 months from position at Benalla Highway Patrol (Benalla)  –– Applicant concerned that police officer “A” with whom he has a history of conflict sought and was transferred to Benalla under an EOI process; Applicant raised mental health concerns, OSTT suspended; management directed temporary placement to Shepparton while issues worked through ––public interest and interests of the Applicant considered –– “A” has not acted inappropriately and was the subject of an unprovoked aggression by the Applicant; unreasonable to deny “A” an EOI transfer –– temporary duties appropriate means of managing OHS risks and supporting Applicant’s mental health ––  Duties of Applicant unchanged –– Board’s powers under section 154 –– Board not satisfied in the public interest of the interests of the Applicant to overturn the decision –– decision to transfer affirmed (section 154(2)(a)).

 

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

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