About Victoria Police

Code of Conduct

The Victoria Police Code of Conduct  -  professional and ethical standards provides the basis for our professional practice and defines the expected standards of behaviour and conduct.

• Victoria Police Code of Conduct (PDF)

Policies and Procedures

Victoria Police policies and procedures are published in the Victoria Police Manual (VPM). The VPM sets the behavioural, operational and administrative standards for the organisation and is divided in to Policy Rules, which provide mandatory accountabilities, and supporting Procedures and Guidelines.

The VPM is an electronic document and is available on disc for purchase by the public. You can purchase a single copy or an annual subscription by submitting the order form available from the Downloads section to the right. Alternatively, you can access the VPM for free from the Serial Section of the Victorian State Library.

For further information, contact Corporate Policy, Corporate Strategy and Governance Department on (03) 9247 3742.
 

Legislation

Victoria Police operates under the Police Regulation Act 1958.   Victoria Police enforce and prosecute traffic and criminal laws embodied in state and commonwealth Acts of parliament.

More information is available at Legal Online or Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website.