Victoria police get new aircraft

Victoria Police will take charge of three new helicopters and a plane in 2020, increasing its air support capabilities.

Acting Superintendent Mark Arneil says the new fleet will increase police functions and roles in emergency management, search and rescue, extended offshore marine safety and law enforcement, public safety and operational policing duties.

"The aeroplane is a new capability for Victoria Police. It will have more than double the endurance and range of the helicopters, providing a valuable, uninterrupted observation platform that can support police across the state," Acting Superintendent Arneil said in a statement on Tuesday.