“One of the other things as a patrol supervisor is realising just how magnificently gigantic the area is – 12,871 square kilometres to be precise.” For Acting Sergeant Alexander Gettens, the decision to move from metropolitan to regional policing wasn’t one he considered when first joining Victoria Police. After completing his training and general duties in metropolitan Melbourne, a craving for challenge and opportunities for promotions saw Alexander move his young family to regional Victoria, and they’ve never looked back. We recently asked him a few questions around his decision to join Victoria Police and what it’s been like. Swipe to learn: ➡️ Why he joined Victoria Police ➡️ What is it like working at Hamilton Police Station ➡️ What is the biggest difference between policing in a regional area to policing in a metro area. “From a light-hearted social atmosphere to knowing the guy next to you will have your back at the next job, there is something refreshing and calming ab...