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Community safety

Prevention of violence against women strategy

We need to talk

The City of Melbourne is drafting a strategy and action plan to guide future work around the prevention of violence against women.

Safe City taxi ranks

Security officer at Safe City taxi rank

Safe City taxi ranks, managed by the City of Melbourne, provide a safer environment for both passengers and taxi drivers.

Strategy for a Safer City 2011–13

Taxi driving down city street

On Tuesday 14 June 2011, Council endorsed the Strategy for a Safer City 2011-13.

Information about

Syringe disposal

Syringe disposal bin

The City of Melbourne provides a range of free services to residents and businesses to ensure that needles and syringes are disposed of safely.

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CCTV patrol vehicles

People with patrol car

The City of Melbourne operates a security patrol vehicle fitted with 360 degree CCTV surveillance cameras.

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Your City Your Space

Interior of nightclub with lights shining on dancefloor

The report from the Your City Your Space forum for 12 to 25 years olds, highlighting issues and solutions around safety, is now available.

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24 Hour City policy

Young people drinking at bar

The aim of the 24 Hour City policy is to balance activities over the 24 hour cycle with regulation to promote a safe, vibrant and inclusive city.

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