Who we investigate

We can investigate and take complaints about police misconduct or corruption involving the following public bodies and officers.

  • Employees, contractors, volunteers and secondees at:

    • departments or agencies
    • public hospitals and health care services
    • state primary and secondary schools
    • universities and TAFEs
    • statutory authorities
    • water and land management agencies.
    • Councillors
    • Council employees
    • Sworn members
    • Police recruits
    • Protective Services Officers
    • Police Custody Officers
    • Employees
    • Members of Parliament
    • Parliamentary officers
    • Electorate officers
    • Ministerial advisors
  • Judges, magistrates and members of other judicial bodies, including (but not limited to):

    • Supreme Court 
    • County Court
    • Coroners Court
    • Magistrates' Court
    • Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

We can't investigate:

  • issues in other states or territories
  • federal parliamentarians, departments or agencies
  • the private sector, unless public officials or public authorities are involved or affected (some private contractors and consultants can be considered public officers if they’re performing public functions)
  • minor duty failures or service issues by Victoria Police (for example, not wearing the appropriate uniform)
  • traffic or court decisions.