[Edited extract from public address]
Victoria Police understands this may cause members of the community to have increased levels of anxiety, fear and concern for their security and safety.
The safety of the whole community is our absolute priority and Victoria Police encourages the community to continue going about their daily lives as they would. Now is the time for calm and to be supportive of one another.
It’s important at this time of year that all Victorians come together with an inclusive and harmonious spirit to celebrate the festive season with confidence.
It’s also important to be mindful of those in our communities who may be feeling excluded or isolated from others.
We all want a cohesive and harmonious society. Victoria Police remains committed to this ideal and we stand side-by-side with multi-faith and multicultural communities in achieving this.
Victoria Police recognises that the domestic threat of terrorism comes from an extremely small number of individuals with extremist or radical views. They are not representative of, speak for, or act on behalf of, any religious, cultural or national group.
We urge members of the public to stay vigilant and to come forward with information they have – your information may be vital to ensuring that police can keep our community safe. You can do this by contacting the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 or in an emergency, call 000.
We also ask anyone who witnesses, or is subject to, racism, discrimination or victimisation on the basis of religion, culture or nationality, to inform Victoria Police. If it is an emergency dial 000 immediately. If you are a victim please contact your local police station.
A crime motivated by prejudice is any offence that was motivated by hatred for or prejudice against a group of people with common characteristics. It includes any offence that has been driven by racism, discrimination or hatred on the basis of a characteristic, such as religion, culture or nationality (heritage), sexual orientation, impairment, gender, gender identity, age, homelessness or disability.
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Victoria Police
Multicultural Liaison Unit Southern Metro Region, Dandenong Police Complex
Darren Cousins, Sergeant
Tel: 9767 7510
Email: darren.cousins@police.vic.gov.au
Website: www.police.vic.gov.au
As media first reported 20 November 2018, Victoria Police, the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) , and other agencies which form part of the Joint Counter Terrorism Team conducted an operation in Melbourne.
During this operation teams executed multiple search warrants across North West Metro Region resulting in the arrest of 3 individuals. These arrests have been as a result of intelligence which led to the disruption of what is believed to have been the planning and preparations for a terrorist act in Melbourne.Victoria Police understands this may cause members of the community to have increased levels of anxiety, fear and concern for their security and safety.
The safety of the whole community is our absolute priority and Victoria Police encourages the community to continue going about their daily lives as they would. Now is the time for calm and to be supportive of one another.
It’s important at this time of year that all Victorians come together with an inclusive and harmonious spirit to celebrate the festive season with confidence.
It’s also important to be mindful of those in our communities who may be feeling excluded or isolated from others.
We all want a cohesive and harmonious society. Victoria Police remains committed to this ideal and we stand side-by-side with multi-faith and multicultural communities in achieving this.
Victoria Police recognises that the domestic threat of terrorism comes from an extremely small number of individuals with extremist or radical views. They are not representative of, speak for, or act on behalf of, any religious, cultural or national group.
We urge members of the public to stay vigilant and to come forward with information they have – your information may be vital to ensuring that police can keep our community safe. You can do this by contacting the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 or in an emergency, call 000.
We also ask anyone who witnesses, or is subject to, racism, discrimination or victimisation on the basis of religion, culture or nationality, to inform Victoria Police. If it is an emergency dial 000 immediately. If you are a victim please contact your local police station.
A crime motivated by prejudice is any offence that was motivated by hatred for or prejudice against a group of people with common characteristics. It includes any offence that has been driven by racism, discrimination or hatred on the basis of a characteristic, such as religion, culture or nationality (heritage), sexual orientation, impairment, gender, gender identity, age, homelessness or disability.
MORE:
Victoria Police
Multicultural Liaison Unit Southern Metro Region, Dandenong Police Complex
Darren Cousins, Sergeant
Tel: 9767 7510
Email: darren.cousins@police.vic.gov.au
Website: www.police.vic.gov.au