Info from Victoria police officer's lost notebook circulated among criminals, used to commit offence
The department is now launching an internal investigation into the matter and will be seeking an external investigation from the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner. The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has also been contacted.
Meanwhile, residents at the addresses listed in the notebook will be provided with information to help them create a safety plan. The police are also urging anyone who may have information about the incident to contact them.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.“The significant breach of privacy that has occurred is unacceptable and on behalf of VicPD, I apologize to everyone impacted,” said Victoria Police Chief Const. Del Manak.
“We will be asking the OPCC for an ordered external investigation and I can assure you that VicPD will fully support that investigation as we work to answer the many questions we have about these events. However, my primary concern at this time is ensuring that the people identified in the notebook are aware their information has been shared, and that they are supported in feeling safe.”
Police are now asking anyone who may have information about the lost notebook or how it fell into criminal hands to contact their non-emergency line at 250-995-7654 extension 1.
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