Funerals of two police officers killed in crash held today

Two Victorian police officers killed in the line of duty in the horror Eastern Freeway crash have been farewelled at funerals today.

Constable Glen Humphris and Senior Constable Kevin King were farewelled in two separate private services at the Police Academy in Glen Waverley.

The two officers were killed along with colleagues Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor and Constable Josh Prestney on April 22 when a truck allegedly crashed into them on the freeway.

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A funeral was held at the academy for Sen. Const. Taylor yesterday.

Officers formed a guard of honour at police stations across the state in an act of solidarity and remembrance of the two fallen members.

The services were also followed by a minute's silence by Victoria Police members.

Police Minister Lisa Neville, Deputy Commissioner Wendy Steendam and the secretary of the police union Wayne Gatt laid a wreath at the Airlie Conference Centre this afternoon. The centre was once a police training college.

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In a speech today, Police Minister Lisa Neville said Const. Humphris had an "incredible" policing future ahead of him.

"Today has been another heart-breaking day for the families and friends who have lost two outstanding men and for Victoria Police," Ms Neville said.

"Constable Glen Humphris was very new to Victoria Police. He had an incredible future, he would have been someone who would have made an incredible contribution to keeping our state safe."

Const. Humphris joined Victoria Police in 2019, after moving to Melbourne from NSW with his partner of four years, Todd Robinson, who described him as "bubbly, outgoing and loving".

At the time of the accident, he was on placement as part of his probationary constable extended training.

Const. Humphris has been remembered for his "caring" nature, as despite the distance he would reach out to his mother every day when she was sick.

Dep. Comm. Steendam who was the reviewing officer at the constable's police graduation said Const. Humphris loved policing.

"I got to see first-hand his enthusiasm and his passion for policing. Sadly, last Wednesday that opportunity and for him to realise his full potential was lost," she said.

It is understood the officer will be buried in his home state of NSW.

Senior Constable Kevin King mourned

Sen. Const. King had been with Victoria Police for six years and remembered as "a caring, considerate, gentle and kind-hearted person" by his family.

The 50-year-old is survived by his wife, Sharron Mackenzie and their three children William, James and Henry.

"He's left behind his life partner [who he's known since a] teenager and his three beautiful boys. He has also left behind colleagues. He touched their lives," Ms Neville said.

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Sen. Const. King was known as a "compassionate" officer, Ms Neville revealing offenders had since contacted police to thank him for his care when he revoked their licenses.

He also escorted an elderly lady out of the car when she had been picked up for drink-driving.

"He lit up the room," she said. "He brought love and compassion to the job."

The officer also loved music and Richmond Football Club.

Mr Gatt said the sacrifice of all the fallen officers was "immeasurable".

"Both of these men loved their jobs and they loved their families. Their families also dearly loved them," he said.

Const. Prestney will be farewelled at Xavier College, where he graduated in 2009, on Monday.

Due to coronavirus restrictions, a maximum of 10 people can attend each funeral, with the services live-streamed to family, friends and colleagues who cannot attend.

Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton will assist in officiating at the last service.

He said a public state memorial service will be held once restrictions are lifted.

- With AAP Reporting