Shane Patton has left the role of Victoria Police chief commissioner effectively immediately and his interim replacement has been announced.

Victorian police commissioner Shane Patton will “step away” from his role immediately, after union members passed a crushing vote of no...

Shane Patton resigns as Victoria's Police Chief Commissioner just days after a vote of no confidence in his leadership.

Shane Patton resigns as Victoria's Police Chief Commissioner just days after a vote of no confidence in his leadership.

Chief Commissioner Shane Patton announced his immediate resignation in the dead of night after a majority of Victorian police declared no confidence...

Victoria will look beyond the ranks of the state police force in its search for a permanent replacement for departed chief commissioner Shane Patton.

The no-confidence vote in Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has left Victoria Police mired in its worst leadership crisis in more than a decade.

The decision to remove Victoria’s police chief commissioner smacks of panic, scapegoating and a government in a death spiral.

Premier Jacinta Allan thanked Patton for his service, particularly during major challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Victorian police commissioner Shane Patton’s future is in question after an overwhelming vote of no confidence was passed by union members.