Twenty-year-old James Donnelly is walking home from a party when he is hit and killed by a car, with the driver fleeing the scene. There are no witnesses and all that is left at the scene are some small fragments of the car, but that's all that two investigators need to hunt the killer, find answers for a grieving family and help change Victorian law forever.

For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Twenty-year-old James Donnelly is walking home from a party when he is hit and killed by a car, with the driver fleeing the scene. There are no witnesses and all that is left at the scene are some small fragments of the car, but that's all that two investigators need to hunt the killer, find answers for a grieving family and help change Victorian law forever.
For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Twenty-year-old James Donnelly is walking home from a party when he is hit and killed by a car, with the driver fleeing the scene. There are no witnesses and all that is left at the scene are some small fragments of the car, but that's all that two investigators need to hunt the killer, find answers for a grieving family and help change Victorian law forever. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Justice for James

For 35 years, Robert Mather’s mystery disappearance hung heavily over his family. And for 35 years, various Victoria Police investigators tried to find answers in this missing person cold case. That was until two determined country detectives grabbed hold of the case and would not let go until they solved it. 

For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

For 35 years, Robert Mather&rsquo;s mystery disappearance hung heavily over his family. And for 35 years, various Victoria Police investigators tried to find answers in&nbsp;this missing&nbsp;person&nbsp;cold case. That was until two determined country detectives grabbed hold of the case and would not let go until they solved it.&nbsp;
For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

For 35 years, Robert Mather’s mystery disappearance hung heavily over his family. And for 35 years, various Victoria Police investigators tried to find answers in this missing person cold case. That was until two determined country detectives grabbed hold of the case and would not let go until they solved it. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

A missing man's long road home

It has been 30 years since the worst mass shooting in the history of modern Australia, where 35 people were murdered at Port Arthur in Tasmania. Members of the Victoria Police Special Operations Group answered the call of Tasmania Police to help catch and arrest the offender. This is their story of that fateful day. 

For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

It has been 30 years since&nbsp;the&nbsp;worst mass shooting&nbsp;in&nbsp;the history of&nbsp;modern&nbsp;Australia, where 35 people were murdered at Port Arthur in Tasmania.&nbsp;Members of the&nbsp;Victoria Police Special Operations Group&nbsp;answered the call of Tasmania Police to help catch and arrest the offender. This is their story of that fateful day.&nbsp;
For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

It has been 30 years since the worst mass shooting in the history of modern Australia, where 35 people were murdered at Port Arthur in Tasmania. Members of the Victoria Police Special Operations Group answered the call of Tasmania Police to help catch and arrest the offender. This is their story of that fateful day. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

The Port Arthur siege

When a prolific money laundering syndicate found a new way of cleaning cash for criminal clients, police needed to be on the cutting edge of investigative techniques. Their pioneering efforts took down the syndicate and stopped tens of millions of dollars flowing back into the hands of organised crime groups. 

For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au 

When a prolific money laundering syndicate found a new way of cleaning cash for criminal clients,&nbsp;police&nbsp;needed to be on the&nbsp;cutting edge&nbsp;of investigative&nbsp;techniques. Their pioneering efforts took down the syndicate and stopped tens&nbsp;of&nbsp;millions of dollars flowing back into the hands&nbsp;of&nbsp;organised&nbsp;crime groups.&nbsp;
For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au&nbsp;

When a prolific money laundering syndicate found a new way of cleaning cash for criminal clients, police needed to be on the cutting edge of investigative techniques. Their pioneering efforts took down the syndicate and stopped tens of millions of dollars flowing back into the hands of organised crime groups. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au 

Cleaning up a money laundering syndicate

Having a stranger gain access to private, intimate images is a terrifying and constant worry for many social media users – particularly for children. That stranger then threatening to release the images brings a whole new level of humiliation. A team of detectives shares how a four-year investigation put a rampant Snapchat sextortionist, who exploited dozens of young victims, behind bars.

For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Having a stranger gain access to private, intimate images is a terrifying and constant worry for many social media users &ndash; particularly for children. That stranger then threatening to release the images brings a whole new level of humiliation. A team of detectives shares how a four-year investigation put a&nbsp;rampant&nbsp;Snapchat&nbsp;sextortionist, who exploited dozens of young victims, behind bars.
For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Having a stranger gain access to private, intimate images is a terrifying and constant worry for many social media users – particularly for children. That stranger then threatening to release the images brings a whole new level of humiliation. A team of detectives shares how a four-year investigation put a rampant Snapchat sextortionist, who exploited dozens of young victims, behind bars. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Social media sextortionist exposed

There are few roles more critical to the day-to-day police response than the 251 sergeant. These sergeants, like Dan Maffei and Dani Muntz, are responsible for the supervision and welfare of troops on patrol in their patch, and for keeping their community safe. It’s a sophisticated juggling act, but this dynamic duo has it all under control. 

For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

There are few roles more critical to the day-to-day police response than the 251 sergeant. These sergeants, like Dan Maffei and Dani Muntz, are responsible for the supervision and welfare of troops on patrol in their patch, and for keeping their community safe. It&rsquo;s a sophisticated juggling act, but this dynamic duo has it all under control.&nbsp;
For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

There are few roles more critical to the day-to-day police response than the 251 sergeant. These sergeants, like Dan Maffei and Dani Muntz, are responsible for the supervision and welfare of troops on patrol in their patch, and for keeping their community safe. It’s a sophisticated juggling act, but this dynamic duo has it all under control. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au 

Sergeant says

Vision from a violent knife fight on a Dandenong public bus in 2021 shocked even the most seasoned police officers. What made the near-deadly altercation even more confronting? The offenders and victims were all teenagers. A pair of tenacious detectives share how they navigated the complexities of holding young people to account.

For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Vision from a violent knife fight on a Dandenong public bus in 2021 shocked even the most seasoned police officers. What made the near-deadly altercation even more confronting? The offenders and victims were all teenagers. A pair of tenacious detectives share how they navigated the complexities of holding young people to account.
For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Vision from a violent knife fight on a Dandenong public bus in 2021 shocked even the most seasoned police officers. What made the near-deadly altercation even more confronting? The offenders and victims were all teenagers. A pair of tenacious detectives share how they navigated the complexities of holding young people to account. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Underage and under arrest

People and dogs have amazing bonds but for handlers in the Victoria Police Dog Squad, who work and live alongside their canine colleagues, that bond runs even deeper. Hear from three of our elite dog handlers who, alongside their four-legged partners, dedicate themselves to catching crooks and sniffing out drugs and firearms.

For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

People and dogs have amazing bonds but for handlers in the Victoria Police Dog Squad, who work and live alongside their canine colleagues, that bond runs even deeper. Hear from three of our elite dog handlers who, alongside their four-legged partners, dedicate themselves to catching crooks and sniffing out drugs and firearms.
For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

People and dogs have amazing bonds but for handlers in the Victoria Police Dog Squad, who work and live alongside their canine colleagues, that bond runs even deeper. Hear from three of our elite dog handlers who, alongside their four-legged partners, dedicate themselves to catching crooks and sniffing out firearms. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Barking up the right tree

It's summer 2019 and Bendigo's Detective Senior Constable Andy Heazlewood is determined to track down the perpetrator behind a series of suspicious grass fires. Locals fear it's only a matter of time before flames threaten their farms but a complex investigation is underway and police are on the hunt.

For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

It's summer 2019 and Bendigo's Detective Senior Constable Andy Heazlewood is determined to track down the perpetrator behind a series of suspicious grass fires. Locals fear it's only a matter of time before flames threaten their farms but a complex investigation is underway and police are on the hunt.
For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

It's summer 2019 and Bendigo's Detective Senior Constable Andy Heazlewood is determined to track down the perpetrator behind a series of suspicious grass fires. Locals fear it's only a matter of time before flames threaten their farms but a complex investigation is underway and police are on the hunt. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Stopping a fire starter

The Victorian community was shocked and outraged by the brutal murder of real estate agent Lorelle Makin in 2005 at a house she was trying to sell. A mother of two targeted by a calculated killer simply for how she looked. For the first time, Homicide Squad detectives tell their story of locking up Lorelle's killer.

For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

The Victorian community was shocked and outraged by the brutal murder of real estate agent Lorelle Makin in 2005 at a house she was trying to sell. A mother of two targeted by a calculated killer simply for how she looked. For the first time, Homicide Squad detectives tell their story of locking up Lorelle's killer.
For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

The Victorian community was shocked and outraged by the brutal murder of real estate agent Lorelle Makin in 2005 at a house she was trying to sell. A mother of two targeted by a calculated killer simply for how she looked. For the first time, Homicide Squad detectives tell their story of locking up Lorelle's killer.  For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.au

Catching Lorelle's killer

Go deeper into the world of Victoria Police with our multi-season podcast series, Police Life: The Experts. 

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work and stories of our police, detectives, forensic scientists and more as they use their expertise to keep Victoria safe and bring offenders to justice. 

Join us as we shine a light on our people and their extraordinary skills. 

Learn more about the work of Victoria Police at police.vic.gov.au

Go deeper into the world of Victoria Police with our multi-season podcast series, Police Life: The Experts. 
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work and stories of our police, detectives, forensic scientists and more as they use their expertise to keep Victoria safe and bring offenders to justice. 
Join us as we shine a light on our people and their extraordinary skills. 
Learn more about the work of Victoria Police at police.vic.gov.au

Go deeper into the world of Victoria Police with our new podcast, Police Life: The Experts. Tune in and get a unique insight into Victoria Police and its people. In this four-episode podcast series, hear about the incredible work of negotiators in the Critical Incident Response Team, and the dedication of investigators in the Major Collision Investigation Unit. You’ll also get to know a tenacious detective in country Victoria, and the DNA experts within the Forensic Services Department. Join us as we shine a light on our people and their extraordinary skills. Episode one is out on February 20. Learn more about the work of Victoria Police at police.vic.gov.au

Police Life: The Experts

Police Life: The Experts is Victoria Police’s official podcast.

Go deeper into the world of Victoria Police in our multi-season podcast series.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work and stories of our police, detectives, forensic scientists and more as they use their expertise to keep Victoria safe and bring offenders to justice.

Join us as we shine a light on our people and their extraordinary skills.

Learn more about the work of Victoria Police at police.vic.gov.au

Police Life: The Experts is Victoria Police&rsquo;s official podcast.
Go deeper into the world of Victoria Police in our multi-season podcast series.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work and stories of our police, detectives, forensic scientists and more as they use their expertise to keep Victoria safe and bring offenders to justice.
Join us as we shine a light on our people and their extraordinary skills.
Learn more about the work of Victoria Police at police.vic.gov.au

Police Life: The Experts

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