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The Public Advocate and OPA's Independent Third Person (ITP) Program were highlighted in the Spring-Summer 2022 edition of Police Life magazine.

The magazine profiled Inspector Chris Allen who was recognised at the 2021 Public Advocate's Police Awards with the Ben Bodna Award for exceptional leadership in support of Victorians with a disability. Inspector Allen spearheaded an outreach project to help people with disability during the pandemic.

Dr Pearce spoke about the important work of OPA volunteers who support people with disability in police interviews and increasing demand on the program.

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