Victoria Police's top cop remained resolute in trying to bring closure to a police force and community “still hurting” as he ventured to Porepunkah to check in on the ongoing manhunt for Dezi Freeman on Monday.

It’s been nearly three months since the mass search for the 56-year-old began across the Alpine region.

Speaking on Monday morning, Chief Commissioner Bush said it was no clearer to police whether Freeman was dead or alive, with no confirmed sightings in the 85 days since the shooting at his Rayner Track property.

“This was one of the most horrific crimes committed against the community and Victoria Police,” he said

“Our people are still hurting and it’s really, really important for public confidence and for our organisation that we resolve this.

“It’s also important for that community to know we are still there with them.”

Freeman has not been sighted since fleeing his property near Porepunkah, where Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart were shot and killed, and a third officer injured, while executing a search warrant.

A widespread manhunt instantly followed involving numerous state and international bodies.

Taskforce Summit has taken over the search since late October, led by detectives from Crime Command and a Detective Inspector from the State Anti-Gangs Division who are stationed in the region.

Chief Commissioner Bush said he went to the Porepunkah area regularly to be briefed on updated details of the investigation and ensure officers were fully resourced.

“It’s really important I understand what efforts we’re putting into it,” he said.

The manhunt and investigation into the deaths of the Wangaratta and Bright stationed policemen continued while a $1 million reward remained open for information that led to the 56-year-old’s arrest.

Anyone who sees Freeman should phone triple zero (000) immediately and not approach him.

Anyone with other information about his current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au