Tuesday night’s silent vigil in Sunshine for slain mum Fiona Warzywoda was a sign of community unity and strength, according to Brimbank Inspector Chris Gilbert.
More than 1000 people were estimated to have come together on the corner of Hampshire and Devonshire roads, to place candles and honour the memory of Fiona Warzywoda, who was stabbed to death last Thursday afternoon.
“It’s a terrific turnout. Tonight is about a community in action,” Inspector Gilbert told The Weekly.
“Last week was not about Sunshine, tonight is.”
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While Inspector Gilbert did not want to link the two issues, he believed the incident showed that CCTV cameras would play an important part in creating a safe environment.
“We still support the idea [of CCTV cameras],” he said. “Hopefully it will get up [in the future].
“[But] it’s not the only solution.
“Our police officers patrolling in high vis [jackets] are worth their weight in gold.”
Mr Gilbert, who estimated up to 1200 people attended the silent vigil, said free Wi-Fi in the city centre, and even soothing music playing over a PA, were options for creating a safe environment in Sunshine.
The federal government announced earlier this year it would withdrawn funding for CCTV cameras in Clarke Street.
