Police are being asked to mark their own homework. No wonder they’re getting good grades

Victoria’s police oversight process is facing scrutiny regarding the handling of complaints related to officer misconduct and criminality. Out of approximately 2,500 complaints submitted to the state’s corruption agency, a small fraction have been selected for formal investigation.

Critics argue that the current system effectively allows the police force to self-regulate, raising concerns about the transparency and accountability of the investigative process. The situation has prompted public debate over whether independent oversight mechanisms are sufficient to address allegations of wrongdoing within the force.