Wodonga's top cop has guaranteed a computer shortfall will be sorted soon, despite continuing concern from rank and file police.
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About six weeks ago, 11 new computers were promised to the station after The Police Association Victoria met members in Wodonga.
Acting Inspector Kate Chamberlain said two computers had already been allocated to vital areas at the station and more were coming.
"Our infrastructure needs are being examined so once the computers arrive they can be connected and ready to go,” she said.
"I have no doubt they will be here as soon as possible.
"We have an obligation to provide as many resources as possible, but also a responsibility to the community not to over-resource.
"We do not issue personal use computers to staff, there is no such thing as that because it would be financially irresponsible."
The Border Mail was contacted by several officers since the equipment was first promised six weeks ago.
One officer at Wodonga Police this week labelled the situation a "joke".
"The bosses made a big fuss saying we would receive equipment and it'd be great, but we haven't got anything," the officer said.
"There are times when you can't get access to a computer to do your job.
"People can't log in to see what jobs they need to go to, to see if we've been to the job before and what has happened previously.
"It's not happening all the time.
“But you have to beg, borrow and steal to get on sometimes.
“It’s just a joke."
Victorian Police spokeswoman Clair White provided a similar response to one that was sent out six weeks ago.
"A planned increase of resources as part of a state-wide allocation will be implemented over the comings months," she said.
“This will include 11 additional computers for Wodonga’s front-line police and investigation units.
"We are aware of the equipment needs of the Wodonga police station and welcome any feedback or suggestions from staff."
