Stuart Macintyre Age
'. . . not only achieves high standards of honesty and accuracy, but is scholarly, imaginative and readable'
Book Description
Beginning in 1853, the Victoria Police Force's long history is interwoven with Victoria's social and political history. This revised edition brings the history up to date. A new chapter examines the administration of Kel Glare and ends with the appointment of Neil Comrie. New material deals with the Russell Street bombing, the Hoddle Street shooting, the abduction and murder of Karmein Chan, Coroner Hal Hallenstein's inquiry into police shootings and the introduction of a more equal ratio of women to men in the Force. This is a 'warts and all' history of the Victoria Police Force.
About the Author
Superintendent Robert Haldane joined the Victoria Police Force in 1968 and graduated as dux of his recruit squad. Presently an operational Divisional Commander based in East Gippsland, his past service includes work as a detective, police researcher, industrial relations officer and staff officer. A graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy, he holds a B.A. (Hons) and Ph.D from La Trobe University.
The People's Force: A History of the Victoria Police FROM THE PUBLISHER
Beginning in 1853, the Victorian Police Force's long history is interwoven with Victorian social and political history: the maritime strikes, the Clunes riot, and the protest activities directed against the Vietnam war. Other events that influenced the Force's development are discussed: the gold rushes, the Kelly outbreak, the police strike, the coming of the motor car and both world wars. This revised edition, containing a new chapter and new illustrations, brings the history up to date to include a decade that has been full of turbulent change for the Force. The new chapter examines the administration of Kel Glare and ends with the appointment of Neil Comrie. New material deals with the Russell Street bombing, the Hoddle Street shooting, the abduction and murder of Karmein Chan, Coroner Hal Hallenstein's inquiry into police shootings and the introduction of a more equal ratio of women to men in the Force.
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