November 14th, 2026New South Melbourne Police Station Opens Its Doors

The state government has recruited the largest police force in the nation.

The state government is also building and upgrading more stations across the state to keep Victorians safe.

Minister Edbrooke recently opened the brand-new South Melbourne Police Station on Dorcas Street.

Spanning two floors, the station will boost local police numbers to put more officers on the street responding to crime.

Purpose-built facilities include dedicated training spaces, interview rooms and modern processing facilities.

This will help officers spend less time on paperwork and more time on the beat.

A secure public foyer also delivers a safe entry point for Victorians visiting the station during counter hours.

The new station is part of the state government’s record boost to Victoria Police with 19 new stations delivered and another 15 upgraded since coming to government.

This builds on the 200 extra PSOs and 400 reservists the state government has funded to boost frontline policing.

A re-elected state government will go further by recruiting an additional 1,500 officers.

The state government will also open a new police academy in Melbourne’s west, increase training capacity and speed up recruitment so more police can graduate sooner.