The forums will cover a range of topics and issues relating to policing to help increase understanding of how Victoria Police undertakes its work.
Tailored for the Indian community, the forums will be delivered in partnership with the Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria (FIAV), Federation of Indian Origin Multi-faith Organisation, Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha and Sankat Mochan Samiti.
Acting Superintendent Darren Cooper said the forums provided the opportunity to have a two way conversation and inform the community about issues that matter.
"We know that people are concerned about a number of issues – such as drugs, family violence, mental health and missing persons – but they may not have the means to learn more about it,” Acting Supt Cooper said.
"These forums are a way for people to speak to their local police and learn more about the processes involved in reporting and investigating these crimes or incidents."
Held at various locations including Gurudwaras (Sikh Temples) at Hoppers Crossing, Craigieburn, Blackburne and the FIAV office in Dandenong, the forums will feature presentations by expert and specialist police such as family violence advisors and the missing persons unit.
"We know that to effectively engage with the community, we need to go out and meet in familiar and welcoming settings so that people feel comfortable in having a conversation,” Acting Supt Cooper said.
"Our community partners have kindly provided us with the settings to do just that."
Those wishing to attend one of these events are encouraged to register and RSVP by emailing secretary@fiav.asn.au.
The information forums will be held at the following locations and times:
Hoppers Crossing
Date: 7-8.30pm, Wednesday 16 November 2016
Venue: Sikh Temple Hoppers Crossing Gurudwara, 417 Sayers Rd, Hoppers Crossing
Craigieburn
Date: 7-8.30pm, Wednesday 23 November 2016
Venue: Sri Guru Sabha Sikh Temple Gurudwara, 344 Hume Hwy, Craigieburn
Blackburn
Date: 7-8.30pm, Wednesday 30 November 2016
Venue: Gurudwara - Sri Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha, 127 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn
Dandenong
Date: 7-8.30pm, Wednesday 7 December 2016
Venue: Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria, 3/85 Foster St, Dandenong
