Meet Leading Senior Constable, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos. When Elizabeth joined Victoria Police almost 35 years ago, she was only the second Greek female to join Victoria Police.
“It was my dream to join Victoria Police, as far back as I can remember. When I finished high school, I told my parents I wanted to apply. But growing up in a strict Greek household, my parents had other views – a career in policing wasn’t for women.”
But after several years Elizabeth applied – much to her parents dismay – and she hasn’t looked back.
“I’ve worked in a lot of different areas across the organisation. We truly work with some amazing people who are from so many diverse backgrounds, cultures, with work and life experiences prior to joining Victoria Police.”
The first sworn Multicultural Liaison Officer (MLO) was appointed over 20 years ago. Today, many members provide a wealth of knowledge and support to individual multicultural community groups across metro and regional areas.
“Many communi...