Civil litigation settlements cost Victoria Police more than $42 million over the past five years.
Figures revealed on Wednesday show 2021/22 was the most expensive year for the force in the five-year period with costs hitting $16.74m.
The 2019/20 financial year was second-highest with $10.46m in civil litigation financial settlements, while 2020/21 resulted in Victoria Police paying out $7.18m.
