Application to review DISMISSAL –– s.146(1)(m) of the Victoria Police Act 2013 –– breach of discipline (disgraceful conduct) found proven (charge admitted) –– DRUGS (ANABOLIC STEROIDS) –– unlawful purchase of Clenbuterol (Schedule 4) and arranging to purchase Stanozolol and Oxandrolone (Anavar) (Schedule 11) –– purchase arranged via another police officer through a gymnasium contact –– Applicant argued mitigating considerations relating to medical concerns, argued medications prescribed by a doctor in a clinic –– Board concludes the Applicant has not been candid in explanations given for his conduct –– public interest in maintaining the integrity of, and community confidence in, Victoria Police –– evidence that clinic from which drugs initially obtained is a notorious supplier of steroids and other drugs unlawfully, proprietor convicted of drugs offences, not doctor –– unlawful trade in and use of anabolic steroids is a significant integrity and health and safety risk to Victoria Police –– Board concludes dismissal not harsh, unjust and unreasonable –– decision to dismiss is affirmed.
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