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8 May 2025
Victoria Police names new top cop

FORMER New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush has been appointed to lead Victoria Police as its new Chief Commissioner.

His appointment, formally announced by the state government on Tuesday, follows an extensive recruitment process after Shane Patton left the position following a vote of no confidence from police officers earlier this year.

Mr Bush has 40 years of police experience under his be...

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