A 32-year-old Victoria Police officer from the Southern Metro Region has been charged with child abuse material offences following an internal investigation.
Victoria Police confirmed on Friday, 13 November, that the First Constable faces one count of possessing child abuse material and one count of accessing child abuse material.
Police allege the offences occurred in August 2026 while the officer was off duty.
The officer was charged on Thursday, 12 November, following an internal investigation by Victoria Police Professional Standards.
Southern Metro Region includes Frankston and Mornington Peninsula
The Southern Metro Region covers several areas across Melbourne’s south-east, including Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, which both fall within Southern Metro Division 4.
However, Victoria Police has not identified which station or division the officer was attached to.
The officer has been granted bail to appear before a Magistrates’ Court.
Police have not disclosed the officer’s identity, court location or scheduled hearing date.
The charges remain allegations and have not been tested in court.
Source: Victoria Police, 13 November 2026.
