Overview

• Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent announced he will not apply for the permanent Victoria Police Chief Commissioner role, citing the demanding nature of the position.
• Nugent, who took over in February after Shane Patton's resignation, will remain in the role temporarily until a permanent replacement is appointed.
• Shane Patton resigned following a no-confidence vote by 87% of rank-and-file officers, with allegations of government interference in his removal still under investigation.
• Former Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson has filed a complaint with IBAC, alleging an unlawful conspiracy led to his and Patton's ousting.
• Victoria Police continues to face a crime crisis driven by repeat youth offenders, adding pressure to resolve leadership uncertainty as applications for the Chief Commissioner role close this week.