Year 10 Legal Studies

1. ROLE OF THE POLICE Molly

2. CONTENTS Water Police (Part A) Becoming a policeman/woman Newspaper articles Bibliography

3. THE WATER POLICE

9. More detail The Water Police have many important roles and duties. They coordinate all marine incidents throughout Victoria. Per year, they receive over 700 calls for assistance. In reference to a search and rescue incident, the Water Police first receive a call from the Rescue Coordination Centre. This is staffed 24 hours. Crews (with certain equipment) then leave to see to the incident. The Marine Coordinator overlooks the operation and are responsible for the coordination of police resources. This includes assistance received from the Air Wing or Search and Rescue and volunteer resources (such as the Voluntary Coast Guard.) The Water Police squad provide a 24 hour service which is in charge of patrolling Port Phillip bay, Western Port bays and other waterways throughout Victoria. The Water Police are in charge of ensuring that all vessels have appropriate safety equipment, that they comply with registration requirements and that marine laws and regulations are enforced. The Water Police monitor Victoria’s waterways all year round. During winter, when there are less call outs, the squad conduct intensive training and maintenance on their vessels. This is to ensure that all of the equipment and members of the squad are in good working conditions. The Water Police are sometimes used to transport other units to locations that cannot be accessed by foot. This is often used if they are looking for a remote drug crop. The police give latitudinal and longitudinal references for incidents that may occur in the water because other squads are often not very familiar with these bearings. The Water Police examine vessels which have been involved in boating accidents. They then advise whether prosecution should occur. They are also involved in the preparation of inquest briefs. They maintain a database of all marine vessels. Back to Water Police

15. BECOMING A POLICE OFFICER

23. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES Article 1 Article 5 Article 4 Article 3 Article 2 Contents page