Carlton-born Mario Marcucci (20449)
BEYOND THE BADGE

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Carlton-born Mario Marcucci (20449) is known by many as the lovable larrikin that took Brunswick policing by storm. Mario Marcucci joined the job in 1977 at the age of 26.

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the police family
GENERAL NEWS

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For the last 25 years, the Geelong Feather Dusters have gathered at the Sir Charles Hotham Hotel to commemorate their time in the police family. Pioneered by veterans John Howes,

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Victoria Police
BEYOND THE BADGE

Counting the Cost

Written by Belinda Morrison LSC, 34096.  “Policing – its a tough job, but it’s a privilege as well To see the best and worst of man, the highest highs and

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The group helping former cops struggling with PTSD
GENERAL NEWS

PVV runs second VPSO training course 

Police Veterans Victoria last week ran its second dedicated training course for its Veteran Peer Support Officers (VPSOs).  David McGowan opened the training with the history of PVV as well

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Bill Warner
BEYOND THE BADGE

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Bill Warner goes by many names. Some, in his time of service, knew him as ‘Plum’. Others know him as Ivan, or simply Bill; but he’s known by all as

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David McGowan grew up watching Division 4, Homicide and Matlock Police. By his late-twenties, he was chasing down Victor Brincat: one of the most prolific bank robbers of all time.

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