Police Make Up 65 Percent of Complaints to Victoria’s Anti-Corruption Watchdog
More than 2,300 complaints resulted in 47 investigations and 51 recommendations, with allegations ranging from excessive force to unlawful arrests.
TL;DR
- Complaints involving Victoria Police officers constituted approximately 65% of all matters reported to the IBAC in 2025.
- The IBAC received over 2,300 complaints and notifications concerning Victoria Police.
- These complaints resulted in 47 preliminary inquiries and investigations, with 44 completed during the year.
- Allegations examined included excessive force, improper searches, unlawful arrests, and mishandling of family violence incidents.
- IBAC issued 51 recommendations to Victoria Police, a threefold increase compared to the 17 recommendations in 2024.