From the Minister for Police and Emergency Services

The Hon Peter Ryan MLA

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New sirens policy to warn Victorians of emergencies

Friday, 11 May 2012

Sirens will be used across Victoria to alert communities to emergencies and possible danger under a new policy announced today by Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan.

Torquay VICSES receives a lifeline

Thursday, 10 May 2012

Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan has today announced $850,000 in funding to construct a much-needed new base for the Torquay SES.

$57 million Budget boost for emergency services

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government will provide $56.8 million to boost the state's emergency services infrastructure and equipment, Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan announced today.

Coalition delivers $8.8 million to manage sex offenders in the community

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government will provide $8.8 million over four years to strengthen the oversight, monitoring and management of registered sex offenders living in the community, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Peter Ryan announced...

Budget infrastructure boost underpins Coalition’s law and order commitments

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government will invest $133 million in new infrastructure as the benefits of its record investment in more frontline police and Protective Services Officers (PSOs) continue to be realised across the state.

Victorians urged to be FloodSafe

Sunday, 29 Apr 2012

Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan launched a new campaign today urging Victorians to avoid risk-taking behaviour such as driving, swimming or playing in floodwater.

Police Minister officially opens new Elmore Police Station

Thursday, 26 Apr 2012

Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Peter Ryan joined Victoria Police and community representatives in Elmore today to celebrate the official opening of the town's new $400,000 police station.

Livestock and farm crimes under the microscope

Thursday, 26 Apr 2012

A co-ordinated strategy to crack down on farm crime and livestock theft was officially launched at the inaugural state conference of the Victoria Police Livestock and Farm Crime Specialist Group in Echuca today.

Additional flood assistance for Victoria

Thursday, 12 Apr 2012

Additional assistance will be made available for flood-affected farms, businesses and communities in two Victorian communities, Commonwealth Attorney-General Nicola Roxon and Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services...

Record emergency service grants available

Thursday, 12 Apr 2012

Millions of dollars worth of grants are now on offer for volunteer emergency service groups to purchase vital resources such as rescue equipment, trucks and facility upgrades.

Driver Reviver steers motorists towards safer holidays

Wednesday, 04 Apr 2012

A driver reviver rest stop could save your life or reduce the risk of serious injury, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan said today.

New guide reveals secrets of landscaping for bushfires

Friday, 30 Mar 2012

A new guide to landscaping and designing gardens to best defend homes against bushfires has been launched by Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show today.

PSO train station infrastructure upgrades announced

Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012

Train station upgrades to support the Victorian Coalition Government's election commitment to deploy 940 Victoria Police Protective Services Offices (PSOs) will soon be underway with the successful supplier selected to design upgrades to an initial...

Official opening of Geelong’s new VICSES headquarters

Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012

Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan officially opened Geelong's state-of-the-art VICSES headquarters today and thanked local volunteers for their dedication to the community.

New Geelong centre to help sexual assault victims

Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012

A new multi-agency centre in Geelong will investigate sexual assault and child abuse crimes and provide specialised support to victims, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Peter Ryan announced today.

New police taskforce to target child exploitation

Tuesday, 20 Mar 2012

A specialist taskforce will be established within Victoria Police to stamp out the growing emergence of internet child exploitation, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan said today.

Minister Ryan launches inaugural conference to fight serious and organised crime

Tuesday, 13 Mar 2012

Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Peter Ryan today launched an inaugural state-wide conference aimed at tackling serious and organised crime in Victoria.

Senior fire fighters to put their skills to the test

Saturday, 10 Mar 2012

More than 1,000 firefighters from around Victoria and interstate will battle it out in a test of endurance and skill at the 129th annual Senior State Urban Fire Brigade Championships, today.

Women encouraged to join Victoria's emergency agencies

Friday, 09 Mar 2012

Victorian women are becoming more and more likely to take up posts in frontline emergency service positions; contributing valuable diversity, experience and skills, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan said...

Additional funding for Victorian flood-affected communities

Friday, 09 Mar 2012

Additional support will be made available for flood-affected communities under Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), Commonwealth Attorney-General Nicola Roxon and Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency...