Warrnambool police have been overwhelmed by community support after four police members were killed in a Melbourne freeway accident on Wednesday evening.
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Local area commander Brett Jackson said he drove around stations in the Warrnambool police service area - covering Warrnambool, Moyne and Corangamite council areas - on Thursday.
"At each station there was an array of flowers that had been left out the front or brought into the station as well as cakes and other goods," he said.
"It was all well received by the members in those stations. The community support has been a bit overwhelming."
Acting Inspector Jackson said Victoria Police members were all impacted by the tragedy.
"We are clearly suffering but to see the community as a whole is right behind us is very comforting," he said.
"There was a Port Campbell officer intercepted by a member of the public who just stopped him to just thank us for our efforts.
"Those sort of stories are very touching.
"I know the Warrnambool watch house resembles a florist at the moment. It is genuinely quite overwhelming."
The Warrnambool and Southern Grampians police Eyewatch Facebook pages have also been inundated with comments of support.
The Warrnambool page attracted about 40 comments from members of the public.
Those comments included:
"My deepest condolences to the Victoria Police, tonight has been a very heart-wrenching and tragic night for everyone. My thoughts go to all the families and to all the members of the Victoria Police. "
"My condolences go out to all of you in blue who are protecting our community. Thank you for what you do every day. Stay safe. "
"Thinking and sending love to all who walk the thin blue line! Praying you are comforted by knowing that we, the citizens, wrap our arms around you all. Thank you for taking the oath to care for us. It is our time to care for you! "
"So, so very sad. You all do an amazing job. My condolences to the four in the line of duty. Much love there families. My heart breaks for you all "
"Absolutely tore my heart out. Condolences to you all. The community is here for each and everyone of you."
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