Porepunkah officers will never be the same, says police union
Officers Neal Thompson and Vadim de Waart-Hottart were killed in Porepunkah one year ago. Some officers will not return to work. Police leaders say trauma has spread through the force.
Why it mattersPolice wellbeing affects the force's ability to serve communities. The killings show how trauma spreads through entire police agencies.
AustraliaVictoria's police service faces ongoing staffing and mental health challenges as officers grapple with lasting psychological impact from colleague murders.
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