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Sisters of Slain Officer Sue Victoria Police for Negligence

4/5/2026

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Sisters of Neal Thompson, a slain police officer, plan to sue Victoria Police for negligence.
Action stems from Victoria Police's decision not to deploy specialist forces during a search for Dezi Freeman, who shot Thompson and another officer.
They described feeling invisible and abandoned in a letter to Chief Commissioner Mike Bush.
Victoria Police acknowledged the families' difficulties and said they remain in contact to provide support and updates.

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Sisters of Neal Thompson, a slain police officer, plan to sue Victoria Police for negligence.
Action stems from Victoria Police's decision not to deploy specialist forces during a search for Dezi Freeman, who shot Thompson and another officer.
They described feeling invisible and abandoned in a letter to Chief Commissioner Mike Bush.
Victoria Police acknowledged the families' difficulties and said they remain in contact to provide support and updates.