A few days ago, the Community Advocacy Alliance (CAA) received information that a Victoria Police member of over nineteen years’ service was facing a life-threatening illness.
As a result, she had been afforded the grace of being excused from operational duties, which would have jeopardised her ongoing treatment.
This compassionate decision was overturned, and the member was placed back on the streets, putting her at substantial risk and interfering with her medical treatment.
The CAA contacted the Chief Commissioner’s Office seeking a review of this decision.
In fairness, it is believed that local Officers were considering the merits of that decision.
On March 16 the station received an unannounced visit from Chief Commissioner Mike Bush. CCP Bush had a protracted discussion with the member concerned and promptly reaffirmed the decision not to return her to operational duties. He also called those on the station together and demanded that this member receive every assistance and consideration in an act of compassion that does him great credit.
Bush’s actions were greatly appreciated by the affected member and sent a clear message to the decision makers who put her back on the street.
That the CCP found time in his busy schedule to take an interest in a single member shows he regards his members as individuals and not just numbers on a roster.
The CAA applauds CCP Bush for his humanity and common sense in intervening and further strengthens our view that Victoria Police is now in good hands.
CCP Bush is the real deal.
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This is the sort of news that should be seen on TV as a positive for VicPol and the CCP!
Well done CAA and Kel Glare. Credit to the CCP Bush for supporting the member!
Why if she was facing a life threatening illness she was even allowed to be at the workplace?
Was it vaccine related?
Come now, the “experts” continue to tell us there are no serious adverse reactions to the jabs……..
Just because someone has a life-threatening,or chronic illness they are still allowed to go to work and participate in society. The same for employees with an acquired disability (such as an accident or illness related injury. As long as they have the capability to do the role with any necessary reasonable adjustments, they are protected by law. Sadly, some managers don’t get that
Excellent. A pleasure to see Mike stepping in and applying common sense and empathy. Members health and welfare is a priority. Clearly, some management don’t have the same qualities.
Probably why he is so well regarded by the rank and file. Bravo Sir
Great to see that CCP Mike Bush is prepared to make challenging decisions for the welfare of all Victoria Police Members.
He is both a strong and empathetic leader
Another putrid decision, straight through to the keeper, requiring the direct intervention of the CCP, and full credit to him for his decisive actions in supporting the members and resolving one of no doubt, a hundred injustices this week on the workforce.
Well done CCP Bush!
I had the pleasure of meeting CCP Bush some months ago. He impressed me as a man of integrity and strength. Great to see him out there facing the members and advocating for their wellbeing and humane treatment. We can only hope that this standpoint continues.
And well done to the CAA in stepping in and advocating for this member. A good win guys. Keep up keeping them honest and accountable.
Great work by CAA for their timely intervention and championing the cause of the member involved. Your advocacy to the CCP was right in so many ways. I also laud CCP Mike BUSH for immediately identifying the callous decision by their commander to compel the member to return to work. Good on him for taking a personal interest, visiting the member and his compassion in making things right! To those under him who caused this atrocious situation, you have failed this member absolutely, I find the original decision to force the member back to work disgusting, but unfortunately not unique. I have met Mike BUSH and he is a decent man of integrity and compassion.