By Gladys Barreta
An opportunity for police to engage with the community and stakeholders about crime trends, issues, and statistics will be available at the upcoming Moorabool online Neighbourhood Policing Forum.
The forum will be hosted by a Victoria police panel, with audience members able to submit questions through an online question and answer portal during the event.
Moorabool Local Area Commander, Acting Inspector Brett Van Der Vliet said this year’s forum will be different, as it is being held entirely online to improve accessibility.
“It’s an opportunity for the community to ask questions and provide feedback about their concerns, and how we’re trying to counteract the crime trends and issues they’re seeing,” he said.
“Usually, the forum is held as a face-to-face session, but for the first time, this NPF will be run online to provide better access for a broader section of the community, no matter where they are.”
Present at the forum will be local inspectors, a superintendent, and commissioners from the western region, along with speakers who will cover topics such as crime trends, crime prevention, family violence, youth issues, road policing, and drug-related crime.
The Moorabool Neighbourhood Policing Forum is also for residents from the Golden Plains and Hepburn shires.
The online forum will be held on Tuesday, May 6, from 5.30-7.30pm.
Registrations are essential.
Details: www.eventbrite.com/e/moorabool-nhp-online-forum-tickets-1303601791049
Gladys Barreta
