Narelle Kolpin

I am dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering a growth-oriented environment, my objective focuses on influencing positive outcomes for those in need. I have extensive experience in comprehensive criminal investigations and evidence analysis which enhances case resolution efficiency and accuracy. I have proven leadership abilities which are evident in managing high-stakes situations, conducting thorough investigations, and collaborating effectively with multi enforcement agency collaboration. I am equipped with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence, a readiness to tackle new challenges that aligns with organizational objectives.

• Since 2015 I have been consistently upgraded in both rank and responsibilities across the entire organisation whereby I am responsible for the supervision of all operational units for two (2) major Regional Divisions, Mildura and Bendigo. I have also been commended for my involvement in introducing initiatives to combat Family Violence and bringing into fruition programs and policies that are now utilised by VicPol, and various stakeholders across the state.
• When in the Family Advisor position, I re-wrote the Koori Family Violence Police Protocols, a document for Mildura police (I also created separate protocols for Swan Hill) providing guidance in how best to respond to Family Violence incidents that involve Indigenous people ensuring the police response is culturally appropriate and specific.
• In 2018 I was appointed to Detective Sergeant of the newly formed family Violence Investigation Unit. Here I worked with other family violence investigation units and executive command to develop operational frameworks and implement these into our workplace. This enabled a coordinated statewide approach that saw the successful implementation of government initiatives into the response to family violence.
• I was a finalist in the 2024 Victorian Protecting Children Award.

• Licences and Checks
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence, Working with Children's Check and Police Check.

• Community Engagement
• Engaged with various external stakeholders through holding roles in high level strategic external committees.
• Attended meetings with external stakeholders to ensure an integrated approach to responding to family violence.
• Maintained partnerships with local Indigenous groups with a view to maintaining Koori Family Violence Police Protocols.
• Provided a focal point for the interface between operational police units and local support agencies.
• Established and maintained formal consultative community networks within the division and represented Victoria Police at appropriate forums.
• Maintained a relationship with Family Violence Command and attended state-wide FVA meetings providing a link between divisional management in strategic planning and developments.
• Attended RAMP (Risk Assessment Management Panel) meetings as Co-Chair, Deputy Co-Chair and core member – I provided advice and assistance to other RAMP members to ensure an enhanced, coordinated, multi-agency response to women and children experiencing serious, or imminent, threat to their lives as a result of family violence.
• Efficient & effective service delivery.
• Improved local service delivery by collaborating with shared stakeholders, addressing issues and complaints previously dismissed.
• Identified opportunities to engage in prevention strategies through consultation with the Mallee Family Violence Executive Committee and other external service agencies and individual stakeholders.
• Maintained an understanding of contemporary processes, strategies and issues by chairing weekly multi agency meetings.
• Through working closely with the community I developed an ability to forecast and address emerging trends and issues.
• Providing subject matter expertise to support the divisional management, operational members and external stakeholders resulted in more cohesive communal relationships being formed.
• Co-ordinated, developed and conducted internal training workshops in consultation with the Regional Training Officer enabling a new approach being taken to existing problems.
• Through monitoring and managing issues relating to family violence within the division I was able to ensure that operational policing units were aware of current issues and the impact of family violence against women, children and the general community.
• I co-ordinated the dissemination of information, including new initiatives, policies and frameworks relating to family violence within the division and maintained pro-active links to relevant areas of Victoria Police and external agencies as appropriate.
• Monitoring and providing quality control on the triaging of family violence incidents reported to police.
• Support the station Family Violence Liaison Officer (FVLO) in respect to the family violence portfolio responsibilities to ensure compliance and a consistent approach to addressing and managing family violence as per legislative requirements.
• Provide operational leadership in family violence related investigations and provide oversight of the case management of family violence matters reported within the Mildura area.
• Initiate quality assurance and training on information sharing and exchange with external stakeholders and agencies.
• Effectively manage and instil leadership capabilities to Divisional personnel and associated human resources, including administrative functions, providing highly responsive and integrated operational policing services within the Division.
• Taking command at major crime and road policing scenes, serious incidents and events, preparing local contingency plans and coordinating emergency management at municipal or divisional level as directed.
• Maintaining a broad and current knowledge of key operational strategies within the Victoria Police strategic objectives, pertinent legislation, operational policy and procedures in accordance with action plans.
• Ensure the professional and personal development of my staff.
• Attend to any disciplinary matters and ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of staff is maintained.
• Oversee the development of sensitive and effective victim management processes ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and corporate objectives, continually develop practices and processes aimed at improving response to stakeholders and customers.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders and customers to achieve Victoria Police objectives.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of action plans.
• Assist with the management of divisional priorities including road safety, crime, policing and public order.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to inter-agency teams.
• Advanced analytical skills and extreme attention to detail - able to collate information from a range of sources, process data and make sound recommendations.
• Strong presentation, written communication and reporting skills.
• Able to assume a leadership role when engaging with the community, address meetings, participate in forums and provide feedback to involved parties.
• A supportive and dependable team player and experienced leader, with the initiative to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals. Experienced in mentoring new team members.
• Proven ability to maintain highly protected level security compliance and conform to both internal and external policies, processes and standards.