RETAILERS, resort managers and other snow stakeholders will meet with Victoria Police on Tuesday in a bid to clear up confusion over the winter police presence.
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Just 10 days remain until the launch of ski season and Victoria Police claim rosters are yet to be drawn up for members, who would usually be based at Mount Hotham or Falls Creek.
Falls Creek Medical Centre doctor Mark Zagorski said any reduction in police hours could put his staff at risk.
“In the past patients have come and exhibited threatening behaviour and we have had to resort to calling police,” he said.
“I think police, paramedics and doctors form a good team looking after the mountain, without them an important arm of the team will be missing.”
The Police Association said it was “disappointing” Alpine communities were still unclear on the issue.
