Victoria police lost another notebook – and it ended up in a suspect's hands

For the second time in about 14 months, the Victoria Police Department says one of its officers has lost a notebook containing people’s names and private information.

For the second time in about 14 months, the Victoria Police Department says one of its officers has lost a notebook containing people’s names and private information.

A retired VicPD member said the notebook belongs to a member of the Strike Force unit, which focuses on guns and drugs.

“Your notebook is basically an extension of yourself,” said the officer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to concerns about future reprisal.

“It’s sacred, and to misplace it and not be aware of it is very unprofessional.”

The notebook was lost on Feb. 14 and recovered eight days later.

“A notebook was misplaced at the scene of a search warrant and was temporarily in possession of a person who is known to police for suspected criminal activity,” said Cheryl Major, director of VicPD’s community engagement division.

Upon realizing it was missing, the officer told a supervisor, Major said.