Shane Patton
Shane Andrew Patton APM is an Australian police officer and as of June 2020, the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police.
Chief Commissioner Shane Patton | |
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| 23nd Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police | |
| Assumed office 27 June 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Graham Ashton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shane Andrew Patton 1961-1962 |
| Occupation | Police officer |
Patton grew up in regional Victoria and joined Victoria Police in 1978. Part of his early career was spent at St Kilda Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) in the 1980s.[1] Other roles have been in general duties, detective work, police prosecutor, ethical standards investigation, transit and education.[2] Patton was appointed Deputy Commissioner in September 2015 and was made Chief Commissioner on 27 June 2020.[1]
In the 2015 Australia Day Honours, Patton was awarded the Australian Police Medal.[3]
References
- Pearson, Erin; Mills, Tammy (1 June 2020). "'Enormous experience': Shane Patton to serve as Victoria's new top cop". The Age. Nine Limited. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- "Shane Patton named new Victoria Police Chief Commissioner as Graham Ashton prepares to retire". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- "Australian Police Medal (APM) entry for Assistant Commissioner Shane Andrew Patton". It's an Honour, Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
| Police appointments | ||
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| Preceded by Graham Ashton |
Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police 2020–present |
Incumbent |
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