Senior policeman is found dead at Moorabbin station in Melbourne

A senior Victoria police officer has been found dead at a station in the southern hinterland of Melbourne, police confirmed.

Victoria Police confirmed the death of the Sergeant Major to have occurred around 7:30pm on Friday.

A spokesperson confirmed that he was not on duty at the time.

“It is with great sadness that we can confirm that a Sergeant Major took his own life on Friday, January 13,” a Victoria Police statement read.

The male police officer was located dead at the station just before 7:30 p.m.

“His death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.”

The death of the master sergeant has shocked the law enforcement community.

The Victoria Police Association shared their condolences and said the officer’s family and colleagues will be cared for.

“We can confirm reports of a non-operational incident that occurred at the Moorabbin Police Station yesterday afternoon, where a member of the police sadly passed away,” read a social media post.

“Our thoughts are with the family and colleagues of the deceased member, who will be supported by the Police Association and Victoria Police.”

The Victoria Police Association shared their condolences and said the officer’s family and colleagues will be cared for.

In a Facebook group dedicated to fallen members of the force, one member said it was a “sad day” for the force.

‘RIP Sergeant,’ he wrote.

‘Rally the troops and make sure they’re okay.

“It’s going to be hard for them.”

Former Opposition police officer and corrections spokesman Brad Battin also shared his condolences.

“My thoughts are with family, friends and colleagues from a life gone too soon,” Battin, who is also an MP for Berwick, shared on social media.

‘Today, please reach out and thank all of the police officers for the stress and pressure they and their family are put under to protect our community.’

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