Operation Park
Local Area Commander for Port Phillip Inspector Brett Coloe.
February 4, 2026, 5:09 pm
Victoria Police on protecting the Jewish community
Victoria Police affirm commitment to Jewish safety, with Operation Park logging 13,000 patrols and 266 arrests.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Victoria Police Superintendent Marty Burke, divisional commander of Glen Ira, Bayside and Kingston, speaking to the Australian Jewish news. Photo: Peter Haskin Photography.
December 19, 2025, 1:42 pm
Victoria Police vow to protect Jewish community
Increased patrols and strong presence at all Hanukkah events following Bondi attack
By Bruce Hill
Anti-Israel protesters in Melbourne. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 19, 2025, 10:17 am
Victoria Police spend $25 million on weekly protests
The operation specifically targets antisemitic offences and other crimes based on race and religion across Victoria.
By Bruce Hill
Australian Jewish News ride along with Victoria Police. Senior Sergeant A.P. (Al) Farrell from Caulfield Police Station. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 8, 2025, 11:56 am
Inside a police Jewish community patrol
“We’re trying to provide reassurance to the community with these visible patrols,” says Superintendent Martin Bourke.
By Bruce Hill
JCCV President Philip Zajac (second from left) and CSG Victoria CEO Justin Kagan (second from right) meeting with Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson (left) and Assistant Commissioner Chris Gilbert (right) on Dec 29.
January 9, 2024, 10:10 pm
One antisemitic incident every day
“This cannot go on,” says JCCV.
By Bruce Hill
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