Western Bulldog Peter Street has been doing work experience with the Footscray Police through a new program called “A Walk in their Shoes”.
Street has shown a keen interest in policing and has been using his regular day off from football training each week to learn the ropes thanks to the close partnership the two organisations have in the West of Melbourne.
“I have really enjoyed my time thus far and it’s given me a really good insight into what it would be like if looked at policing as a career once my football career is over,” Street said.
"You never know when your football career will be over and despite playing my best football this year, it is good to see what it would be like to be a police officer."
Maribyrnong Inspector Ian Geddes said Street had been fantastic and Footscray Police would love to have him working for them.
Footscray Police’s “Walk in their Shoes” program aims to give people a unique insight into the work of local police.
“The ‘Walk in Their Shoes’ program has given a range of people from the western suburbs a unique opportunity to experience the daily challenges that police face and gain an invaluable insight into the work they do,” Inspector Geddes said.
‘Victoria Police has developed a strong partnership with the Western Bulldogs and I think Peter would be a great asset to the organisation should he decide to join at the end of his AFL career.”
During his time at Footscray Police Station, Peter has been out on general patrol and has witnessed offenders being apprehended and charged.
"I haven't actually arrested anyone myself but I've seen the guys do it and I'd love to give it a crack. The other players have been asking what it's like and Westy keeps asking me if I get a gun!" Street said.
