Victoria Police announced the $1 million reward on Saturday, noting the money would be paid for Freeman’s arrest, rather than conviction as is usual practice for reward bounties.

“We believe this investigation will only be brought to resolution through assistance from members of the public … this could be sightings of Freeman, information you’re hearing in your local communities, even suspicious activity on your property.”

Chief Commissioner Mike Bush said on Thursday the police force remained focused on finding accused murderer Dezi Freeman, declaring the matter “must be resolved”. Credit: SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE

‘My very own superhero’

The 34-year-old was remembered as a smiling protector with an enduring fascination with Batman.

Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, 59, who was the second officer killed, will be laid to rest on Monday.