OVERLAND MUST GO

YAF has sent an open letter to Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Police, Peter Ryan regarding corruption allegations which have surfaced of Commissioner Simon Overland, and the latest farce of Overland dismissing his most honourable deputy (and best candidate for Commissioner in our opinion), Sir Ken Jones, last night.

Sir Ken was abruptly called in to Mr Overland's office yesterday afternoon and ordered to clear his desk and leave immediately. His removal came hours after The Saturday Age had submitted detailed questions to the office of the Attorney-General, the Department of Justice and the police about the circumstances of the slaying of Williams.

Sir Ken could not be contacted for a response last night.

A police spokesman said: ''The Chief Commissioner has asked Sir Ken Jones to finish at the end of today because it is right for him and Victoria Police.''

Sir Ken will now remain on leave until his resignation takes effect on August 5. Mr Overland has cancelled his own planned leave.

Police Association secretary Greg Davies last night slammed Mr Overland's handling of the crisis. ''I think Simon Overland is the Chief Commissioner in name only from this day on,'' Senior Sergeant Davies said.

Although the online form to Contact Peter Ryan is limited in number of characters you can send, you can make your complaint via this link or write in to the details on that same page, and let the Government know that we won't cop the politicisation of the police force, or police corruption, in any shape or form.

YAF addresses tackling police corruption in its official Statement of Purpose but it starts with you, and it starts now!  Don't delay.

**************** Summary of web form submission:

Comments/Enquiries The Honourable Mr Ryan MLA, Deputy Premier It is with concern that we write concerning the state in which Victoria Police finds itself this day. The alleged conduct of Commissioner Simon Overland with respect to the release of crime statistics to favour the outgoing Labor government, in addition to his long list of failures & M.I.A.s was unacceptable, but to learn that he has now ordered the immediate dismissal of Sir Ken Jones is a step too far, even for Mr Overland. Without going into details of which you're all too well aware, we seek the immediate suspension or dismissal of Mr Overland, and reinstatement of Sir Ken Jones as acting Police Commissioner or Police Commissioner until the Ombudsman completes his investigations into Mr Overland's alleged conduct. Our organisation, Young Australia's Foundation, strongly opposes corruption at all levels. The people have lost faith in our police & are quickly losing faith in our Government. We urge immediate & swift action in remedying this farce. YAF.com.au