Victoria Police Gain Random Knife Search Powers

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Victorian police and Protective Services Officers will be granted powers to conduct random stop-and-searches for knives. This follows a government decision to adopt legislation previously proposed by the opposition.

Key facts

• Victorian police and Protective Services Officers will be granted powers to conduct random stop-and-searches for knives.
• The government has decided to adopt legislation previously proposed by the opposition.
• The new powers will permit police and PSOs to randomly search individuals for knives using metal detectors.
• The legislation grants these powers to be exercised "anywhere, anytime."
• The move represents a policy shift for the Labor government.