Janet Stevenson
Janet Stevenson is the Acting Commander of the Victoria Police crime command. She has been in the news for her role in addressing the serious allegations against Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Brown, who has been charged with multiple offenses, including child rape. Stevenson provided updates on the investigation, highlighting the impact on families and reinforcing the police's commitment to supporting those affected by the tragic situation.
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Victoria Police Acting Commander Janet Stevenson said the investigation remains the highest priority for Victoria Police.
Four more centres named, 800 more children to be tested for STIs as Joshua Brown investigation continues
Australia· 2025-07-15
Police commander Janet Stevenson told reporters about the distressing situation for families.
Melbourne daycare worker charged with 70 sex crimes, 1200 kids at risk
New Zealand· 2025-07-01
Victoria Police's Janet Stevenson said revealing Mr Brown's identity was an 'unusual decision'.
Hundreds of kids to be tested for disease after childcare rape charge
United Kingdom· 2025-07-01
Janet Stevenson said the alleged assaults had been uncovered after the discovery of child abuse material.
Melbourne childcare worker charged with sexual abuse offences as 1,200 children to be tested for infectious diseases | VictoriaUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-01
Acting Commander Janet Stevenson informed reporters about the charges against Brown.
Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Brown charged with more than 70 offences, including child rapeAustralia· 2025-06-30