The Age · National / Victoria

City of Melbourne told Joel to ‘not be afraid to use force’. Then they fired him

· By Cameron Houston
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Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s marquee plan to boost safety in the city is in disarray, with morale low among community safety officers amid confusion over their powers.

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