Victoria Police will be reviewing the printer capacity and sending additional computers to Wodonga police station following complaints from staff at the site.
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The uproar began during a visit from The Police Association Victoria last week where members aired their grievances about the workplace.
During the meeting, issues surrounding ice, mental health and family violence were discussed and officers said their ability to deal with those problems was impacted by their lack of staff numbers and out-dated equipment.
Victoria Police responded on Thursday saying they are aware of the issues in Wodonga.
Long-term absences and maternity leave were partly blamed for the current staffing levels.
Spokeswoman Danielle Fleeton said the station had received equipment during a state-wide roll out this year.
“Software and technology used by Wodonga police is consistent with that across the organisation and the state,” she said.
“However, we have been forecasting a solution that fits the information technology needs of Wodonga police for some time now.
“A planned increase of resources as part of a state-wide allocation will be implemented over the comings months and this will include 11 additional computers for Wodonga’s frontline police and investigation units.
“We will also be reviewing printer capacity in the near future.”
Community members began to offer printers and equipment to the Wodonga station after The Border Mail revealed some units were operating without printers.
Miss Fleeton said the distribution of resources happens at a state level.
“There are strict requirements to consider along with other longer term implications such as reoccurring servicing costs which prevent us from accepting donations,” she said.
When asked about the state's 400 new custody officers, she said some would be deployed to Wodonga but wouldn't say how many or give a time frame.