Alex Goodman

• Maintained welfare register for police members involved in Critical Incidents (Public transport fatalities and serious Injuries)
• Distributed personal emails to affected members and station OIC's (as above) providing welfare and support contact information.
• Liaised closely with Metro and V-Line regarding issues/faults at railway station police facilities.
• Viewed railway station CCTV and police members BWC (Body worn cameras) footage regarding OH&S issues and reporting on same for police member de-brief reports resulting from injury, near miss and use of force incidents.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

• Expert knowledge in Public Order Management, completing a two-week extensive course.
• Championing safety and welfare within the workplace.
• Managing and mentoring subordinates.
• Deployed to numerous demonstrations and rallies as a specialized unit, taking command and control to assist general duties police members.
• Deployed to bushfire and flood emergencies statewide, providing support to controlling authorities.
• Deployed to various major festivals and events statewide, providing expert public order management and security to ensure the event is run safely.
• Regularly deployed to metropolitan areas to assist local police with high harm/high impact offending.

• Upgraded to Acting Sergeant for approximately 18 months. During this time, I was responsible for numerous portfolios at various times, including:

- Compiling station roster (approx 45 personnel)

- Complaint Reduction Strategy.

- OH&S

- Property (either seized or located)

• Ran a very successful station DTW program (program where academy recruits attend a police station for three separate weeks during their training) receiving high praise from the Police Academy and local and station management.
• Completed numerous Supervisor Patrol shifts, attending and managing numerous critical incidents, involving numerous police resources.
• Liaised regularly with external stakeholders, including city council and VicRoads, to successfully address the 'Hoon' issue in Oakleigh.
• Compiled and ran numerous training days for the station regarding ongoing trends/issues, legislative changes, and OH&S issues.
• Provided guidance to junior officers regarding law enforcement procedures and protocols.

• Participated in court proceedings as a witness or representative of the police force.
• Enforced laws related to traffic violations, disorderly conduct, drug offenses.
• Attended training sessions on relevant topics such as weapons handling, tactical maneuvers, first aid.
• Investigated crimes, interviewed suspects, and collected evidence.
• Intervened during high-risk situations to protect public safety.
• Provided guidance to junior officers regarding law enforcement procedures and protocols.
• Preserved crime scenes, gathered evidence and documented chain of custody.
• Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.

• Performed general duties policing, attending to numerous incidents.
• Liaised closely with Southland Shopping Centre management and security to assist retailers in identifying potential shoplifters/offenders and strategies to prevent offenses occurring.
• Identified potential sources of information about criminal activities within the community.
• Investigated crimes, interviewed suspects, and collected evidence.
• Assessed risk factors associated with specific situations and took appropriate action to mitigate threats.

• Performed duties at the Regional Licensing Unit.
• Evaluated liquor license applications for hotels, clubs, sporting clubs, and festivals, making recommendations to the Liquor Licensing Authority.
• Conducted relevant checks on applicants to determine suitability to hold a liquor license.
• Attended numerous licensed premises to ensure all legislation adhered to.
• Developed and maintained portfolio regarding the use of forged identifications, liaising with main stakeholder, Crown Casino.
• Attended high-risk licensed premises and evaluated CCTV coverage, recommending upgrades where necessary.

• Conducted general duties policing.
• Prepared detailed Briefs of Evidence for court.
• Maintained professional relationships with members of the public while enforcing legal regulations.
• Promoted and maintained good community relations.
• Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.

• Prior to attending Springvale as my training station and after graduation, I worked at the City Patrol Group in the Melbourne CBD for two weeks, the Traffic Alcohol Section for two weeks, and the Force Response Unit for four weeks.
• Conducted general duties policing.
• Commenced developing ongoing skills for my policing career.