Over 40 Police in Australian State Stood Down After Refusing Vaccine
International | October 18, 2021
Over 40 police in the Australian state of Victoria have been stood down, and could lose their jobs after refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Victoria Police confirmed 34 police officers and nine Protective Services Officers (PSOs) did not comply with the state’s vaccination order for all “authorised workers” that was issued by the Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton and Chief Commissioner Shane Patton, reported the Herald Sun.
Those officers have been referred to the Professional Standards Command for failing to follow the chief’s instructions and will face disciplinary action—including potential dismissal.
Currently, they have been stood down and have been directed to take accrued leave. The police union, the Police Association, supports mandatory vaccinations.
The move comes after the deadline for all “authorised” workers in Victoria to receive one dose of the vaccine passed on Oct. 15. The deadline for the second dose will by Nov. 26… (Excerpts from the Epoch Times)