Brisbane Times · general
Melbourne community safety officers face turmoil after dismissal of Joel Owen
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Melbourne's community safety officers faced turmoil as former officer Joel Owen was dismissed after a confrontation with a beggar. Owen claimed he acted per orders to use force, raising concerns over staff safety after violent incidents. The ongoing crisis undermines Lord Mayor Nick Reece's $2 million safety initiative, with morale and staff retention severely impacted.
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