Application to review DISMISSAL under s.146(1)(m) of the Victoria Police Act 2013 –– Decision to dismiss police officer (s.132(1)(h)) after charge of improper or disgraceful conduct proven (s.125(1)(j)) — Applicant collided with parked car, did not stop his vehicle and fulfill his obligations under the Road Safety Act 1986 –– Preliminary breath test indicated 0.077 blood alcohol, time expired meant no evidentiary breath test –– charged with offences under Road Safety Act, diversion granted –– Applicant provided conflicting dishonest and self-interested and inconsistent accounts of events (about drinking, circumstances of collision etc) to police, Court, Inquiry and the Board; no apology to victim –– public interest in retaining suitable officers however significant dishonesty, lack of candor, reflection, insight and remorse –– public interest in the integrity of and community confidence in Victoria Police –– Public interest in parity of outcomes –– Board is not satisfied the dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable –– decision to dismiss is affirmed.
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