The recent release of phone tap conversations between Paul Mullett and trusted members of Victoria Police reveals ongoing and intentional efforts to undermine Ethical Standards. The OPI are running two covert operations into possible corruption. One is attempting to ascertain the extent of police involvement - if any - in the murder of corruption witness, Terry Hodson and his wife Christine.
The other, which is the subject of the recent audio taps, is tracking the leaking of information from media liaison officer Stephen Linnell to Assistant Commissioner Noel Ashby, then to the Police Association Secretary, Paul Mullett. From Mullett it's alleged the information was passed to President Brian Rix and then onto Peter Lalor, the suspect in the covert murder investigation. Other clear dynamics to arise include the fractions and disloyalty in the force and the shabbiness of those entrusted to police Victoria.
Firesnake runs through the audio, [Strong Language] looks at the implications of these leaks, the chain of events, why it is important and how it fits into the general ongoing problems with police corruption. We also consider the apathy of successive state governments and the necessity for an independent Royal Commission, as argued by so many for so long. Comments from Associate Professor Colleen Lewis, from the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Monash, reinforce the need for an independent corruption body.
We looked at these issues previously in Episodes Two and Eight, and noted Mr. Mulletts intellectual cowardice in facing responsibility along with his misogynistic bullying. From reneging on honest and open discourse in tohe publics interest, to casting those he aims to destroy as the real bullies, Mullett is a disappointment.
No doubt the tapes were material for a likely Clear and Present Danger to Critical Thought. It is thus with great joy we announce Mr. Paul Mullett as a winner in this episodes CPDCT competition, with a most promising entry score of 8.4/10 for being, well... himself. The Victorian public deserve more than institutional lying and crime. That we must then pay to defend those responsible with seemingly endless funds and legal help renders any hoped for justice a futile ambition. This is the end result of years of corrupt culture and Paul Mullett has fought to keep the truth from being discovered.
However, it goes further. Just how much the average person cares about "old school" tactics in managing major crime is uncertain. Yet, it is the deeper implications for policing in the future, the need to respond to force command - not undermine it - and to move forward away from the expensive and flawed days of old, that we must understand. Whilst the individual cases are serious this clearly spells out problems with policing in the second largest city in Australia. We need smart cops. Not "good cop/bad cop" mentalities.
Until this is properly cleaned out Victoria can expect to be fed more comic book stories from Murdoch press and pathetic cries of "What about Me?" from a bunch of ill trained and culture stricken public servants. The pointy bit for the average person is regardless of stereotypes this attitude destroys innocent lives. Not because it must be, simply because corrupt individuals will take the easiest way out. Those who resist corruption are denigrated and marginalised until pressure wins out.
Victoria deserves better.
All articles touched on are here.
Please note the tapes contain Explicit language.
Music thanks to Garageband.
Gags.
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