Melbourne Police Announce Community Reset after Heavy Presence During Lockdown and Mandate Protests

Australians protesting against government-mandated health restrictions, increasing powers, and the Pandemic Bill in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 6, 2021. Supplied

The Victorian Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton announced initiatives to strengthen relationships between communities and police following heavy police presence against protestors during the Victorian COVID-19 lockdown and vaccine measures from 2020 to 2021.

“The global pandemic took up a lot of our focus over the last two years,” Patton said. “It’s time to reset and reconnect with the community.”