Victoria Police chief commissioner Shane Patton resigns effective immediately
Victoria Police chief commissioner Shane Patton has “stepped away” from the role, effective immediately.
Patton issued a statement on Sunday evening, as did the state government.
Premier Jacinta Allan said Rick Nugent would take the role as acting chief commissioner.
Former Victoria Police chief commissioner Shane Patton.Credit: Paul Jeffers
She said former senior policeman Nugent will commence in the role as soon as practicable, after he relinquishes his current position as Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner.
