We care about the protection of your data. Mr Gatt said it was not just an issue for police officers seriously assaulted at work, but for all victims of serious crime. Verdins case law states mental impairment can reduce the offender's moral culpability for the offence and affect the weight given to just punishment, denunciation and deterrence as purposes of sentencing. Judges are required to weigh up all factors including the gravity of the crime, the harm to the victims, the offender's individual circumstances including their prior convictions and prospects of rehabilitation. Warrnambool police constable to stand trial over alleged assault while 13C. That includes being patient and organised. Warrnambool | The Warrnambool News | Herald Sun The man has not been charged and police investigations are continuing. Driver lucky to survive collision with LandCruiser and trailer carrying ute, Council's $75 rate rise labelled 'quite fair', Digging deep for charity: More than $175,000 raised at racing event, Key stables give hot tips for day one of carnival, Brothers accused of burglaries, ram raids face court, Search for missing man suspended due to worsening conditions, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. "Every day police see firsthand the damage caused by illicit drugs in our community the drug-fuelled driver who has killed an innocent motorist, the thief who has stolen a car or broken into a home to feed their addiction, and the household ravaged by family violence linked to drug abuse. "This work will occur in consultation with police and other emergency services in addition to victims' groups and others," the statement said. Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. Police operation forward commander Acting Senior Sergeant Peta Blackett-Smith said the carnival was expected to be bumper edition. Former police officer charged with murder of missing Police say a cyclist and a car collided near the intersection of Southern Cross Road and Tower Hill Road at Illowa at 7.15am on Friday. Police allege Mr Bongart forced his way through the fly wire screen of a residential property in Camperdown on April 18 while the complainant was asleep inside. Senior Constable Rowan Baldam after the attack.Credit: Victoria Police / County Court of Victoria, I also worry about what prospective police officers might be thinking when they see results like this. The two men were discovered with injuries near the . Police complaints in spotlight after man's neck breaks during arrest Police officer stabbed 'seconds' after arriving at job He was bailed to face Warrnambool Magistrates Court at a later date. Police urge appeal over sentence for man who attacked officers with baseball bat, Taser.