Chief Commissioner
Victoria Police is headed by Chief Commissioner Shane Patton and is part of the broader Department of Justice and Regulation portfolio.
The Chief Commissioner of Police (CCP) reports directly to the Minister for Police, the Hon. Anthony Carbines MP.
He also works closely with the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence (the Hon. Ros Spence MP), the Minister for Roads and Road Safety (the Hon. Melissa Horne MP), and the Attorney-General (the Hon. Jaclyn Symes MP).
Corporate governance
Victoria Police Executive Command is responsible for setting the strategic direction of Victoria Police.
They monitor organisational performance, determine key priorities and risks, and manage organisational capacity and capability. Executive Command is comprised of the Chief Commissioner of Police, four Deputy Commissioners and two Deputy Secretaries.
Victoria Police Command discuss significant community and organisational issues. Members of the Command are made up of:
- the Chief Commissioner
- Deputy Commissioners
- Deputy Secretaries
- Executive Directors
- Assistant Commissioners
- Commanders
- Directors.
For more information regarding corporate governance and the roles and membership of committees refer to the Victoria Police Annual Report 2021-2022.
Contractors, service providers and security clearances
Learn about what is required for businesses and contractors who are wanting to engage in works with Victoria Police in order to gain security clearance.
Policies, procedures and legislation
Learn about the Victoria Police Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, legislation and notifications.
Publications, strategies and corporate information
Learn about publications, strategies and corporate information produced by Victoria Police.
Procurement
Learn about procurement at Victoria Police, including our Annual Procurement Plan and how we commit to the Victorian Government's Social Procurement Framework.
Structure
The organisational structure of Victoria Police, including our associations and networks.
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