New training equips officers with the skills to improve help and support for those with communications difficulties

8th November 2022Sarah Gibbons, Contributing Editor, Policing Insight

Reporting a crime or seeking help from police can be a challenge for anyone, but for those who have difficulty communicating it can be particularly tough; Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons spoke to Victoria Police and Scope Australia about a new accreditation programme that reassures those with disabilities while ensuring officers have the skills and training to overcome communications challenges.