Shane Patton

Shane Andrew Patton APM (born 1961 or 1962)^[1] is an Australian police officer who served as the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police from June 2020 until February 2025, when he resigned following a no-confidence vote by the police union against his leadership.^[2][3]

Shane Patton APM
23rd Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police
In office 27 June 2020 – 16 February 2025
Preceded by	Graham Ashton
Succeeded by	Rick Nugent (acting) Mike Bush
Personal details
Born	Shane Andrew Patton 1961 or 1962 (age 63–64)[1]
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, as well as acting as chief of staff for Simon Overland whilst Overland was Chief Commissioner.^[4][5] 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.^[6]