police
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Is It Legal To Be Drunk In Public?
’Tis the season to be jolly. We all enjoy the sentiments of this well-known carol during the festive season. There’s little doubt public merriment is in abundance at this time of year, with alcohol generally reducing inhibitions. But you need to be careful where you drink your beer this summer. Here’s what the law says…
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Victorian Police Can Now Shoot Hostile Drivers. Let’s Explain
An update in the Victorian Police Manual has given police officers the power to shoot and kill any drivers who are deliberately or recklessly risking the lives of others. It’s the first state in Australia to grant these powers to officers in emergency situations. Here’s what you need to know.
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Double Demerits Alert: Don’t Lose Your Licence This Long Weekend
Double Demerits are in full force between June 7 and 10 June, 2019. Here are the states and territories where you need to be extra careful on the road this weekend and the various offences that the scheme applies to.
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How Much Do Police Earn in Australia?
Our state and territory police officers do one of the most challenging and dangerous jobs there is. One each shift, they don’t know what they are going to face and they often work long hours on a rotating shift system. Do they earn a salary commensurate with those conditions? Here’s a look at the salaries…
