The move has come after a Victorian Government proposal was made to close single-officer police stations across the state.
Mr McCurdy said the proposed plan risked community safety.
“These small country towns often are too far away from any major centres for a response within a reasonable time,” Mr McCurdy said.
“Furthermore, police in small towns are more than just the local officer, but an integral part of the community, and have to balance the fine line of enforcing the law and being mates with locals.”
Mr McCurdy is hoping that the petition will force the state government to reverse its plan and is encouraging residents to get involved.
“We must ensure that we protect our smaller local communities and the police officers that live in them,” Mr McCurdy said.
“That is why I am urging locals to sign my petition and make it clear to the decision-makers in Melbourne that regional communities matter and that we are sick of being treated otherwise.”
Mr McCurdy has described the planned closures as an example of regional Victorians being ignored by the government.
“We should not be punished by the failures of the Labor Government to ensure they have adequate police staffing in 24-hour stations in Melbourne,” Mr McCurdy said.
“The more signatures, the more pressure we put on the government to back down and do the right thing.”
However, a Victorian Government spokesperson said the government had delivered the biggest increase in the state’s history, with more than 3600 new police funded since 2016.
Victoria Police has also sought to reassure local communities that any changes made will be to ensure better community safety.
“When a police station counter is closed, police are still available and on patrol 24 hours a day to respond to incidents and deter crime,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.
Those wishing to sign the petition within the Moira Shire can do so at the Triple Bean Cafe in Katamatite and The Tungamah General Store.
The petition will close on Friday, October 13.
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