Application to review DISMISSAL –– s.146(1)(m) of the Victoria Police Act 2013 –– Decision to dismiss made under section 132(1)(h) (conduct that is likely to bring Victoria Police into disrepute or diminish public confidence in it) –– Applicant engaged in careless driving by performing a ‘burn out’ in a suburban street and collided with a tree, fled scene of collision and avoided police until following morning, meaning he could not be tested for alcohol consumption–– public interest considered (public interest in the integrity of and community confidence in Victoria Police; public interest in retaining suitable police officers; driving history includes numerous speeding fines, suspension of licence, and admissions of ‘hooning’, indicates limited reflection and educability on lawful driving behaviour, importance of police showing respect for and compliance with the law –– public interest in deterring similar behaviour by police (especially fleeing from collision and avoiding alcohol and drug testing, which must be treated as seriously as a positive test in order to deter such conduct –– Applicant’s interests considered –– Board concludes dismissal was not harsh unjust or unreasonable.
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