Allie began to consider a career in policing at the age of 16 and joined the Victoria Police Reserve Constable Program in 2019 to confirm that policing was right for her.  

“I wanted to make sure policing was a good fit, and taking part in that program confirmed that Victoria was the best option. I had no doubts; I didn’t apply anywhere else,” says Allie. 

The experience Allie gained through VicPD’s Reserve program and the exposure to VicPD’s supportive community made Allie’s decision easy. Within three months of graduating from the Reserve program, Allie was confident in her choice to become a police officer.  

“My mom’s best friend was a police officer. Watching her be strong and powerful resonated with me and inspired me to pursue a similar path. For me, it was the ability to help people without delay. I had considered social work as a potential career, but I believed that policing would be the quickest and most effective way to positively change people’s lives. Plus, every single call is different; no two days are the same,” says Allie.  

After four years on Patrol, Allie still enjoys all aspects of policing and is taking the next step in her career. In March 2025, Allie joined the Special Victims Unit as a detective, focused on helping those who are vulnerable and unable to help themselves as an inspiring opportunity to make a meaningful difference. 

She encourages other women to join policing: “It’s exciting to see the kind of people that we hire; the team we have assembled. I think everyone is amazing at what they do. Everyone has their own strengths,” she adds. “Having that representation of females in this career is really important to building strong bridges in our community.”