Office of Police Integrity

The Office of Police Integrity (OPI) is an independent police anti-corruption and oversight body.

OPI's role is to make sure that Victoria Police maintains the highest ethical and professional standards. OPI detects, investigates and prevents police corruption and serious misconduct.

OPI also looks at police practices and procedures to make sure they are effective. To ensure Victoria Police continues to meet community expectations, OPI monitors and reviews the way Victoria Police investigates or conciliates complaints. OPI reports direct to Parliament.

Through education, research and working with Victoria Police, OPI develops and implements corruption resistant strategies to reduce the risk of corruption and serious misconduct.

An independent statutory officer, the Special Investigations Monitor, oversees OPI's use of investigative powers.

Mr Michael Strong, a former Judge of the County Court, is the current Director, Police Integrity.

OPI Fact Sheet - Offers of Gifts and Benefits

The OPI Fact Sheet series, Information for Victoria Police, provides Victoria Police members with accurate, practical advice about their rights and responsibilities, the role of OPI, and preventing corruption and misconduct. The information may also be useful to others in the community who want to learn more about OPI or police corruption.

The Fact Sheet, Offers of Gifts and Benefits, discusses the potential for the acceptance of offers of gifts and benefits to create a real or perceived conflict of interest and provides some key considerations.