In conversation with Fiona Wilson, VicPD’s newest chief of police

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EDITOR'S NOTE

"August has been busy with news about new police chiefs being appointed and contract extensions. This week, Fiona Wilson begins her new role as VicPD's first female chief of police, and we had the opportunity to speak with her about it. Check it out! "

Brittani Schroeder, Editor

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