26 May 2010
Another week, another exciting VicPolice GLLO Show on JOY 94.9.
From VicPoliceNews.com.au we spoke about the success of the weapons amnesty held by police during April. Over 800 weapons such as machetes, swords and hunting knives were handed in. Visit the VicPoliceNews website.
Speaking of success Crime Stoppers Victoria advised us that during the month of May Crime Stoppers callers have assisted in 50 arrests for 150 charges. Callers also helped in the seizure of $500 000 worth of drugs and the recovery of $50 000 worth of property. Get across to Crime Stoppers Victoria to see if you can help solve a crime.
The crimes highlighted this week by Crime Stoppers Victoria were a serious assault in Frankston North on 20 February 2010, an armed robbery in McKinnon on 14 February, 2010 and an assault with intent to rape in Warragul on 31 January 2010. If you have any knowledge about these or any other crimes head across to Crime Stoppers Victoria or call 1800 333 00.
We finished the show by interviewing a new volunteer at from the Anti-Violence Project. Scott Harrison heard the calling to join the AVP in March this year when he attended a screening of the documentary ‘Holding Hands’ at this years Melbourne Queer Film Festival. The documentary highlighted to Scott the ongoing impact a homophobic assault can have not only on the victim but across the whole GLBTI community. As such he decided he need to be part of an organisation trying to reduce the incidence of homophobic crimes. You can download or listen to the interview here.
Next week Inspector Michelle Henderson joins us. Michelle heads the Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre within Victoria Police. Want to know what that is, well you will just have to listen. JOY 94.9 11am to midday or joy.org.au.
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