List of chief commissioners of the Victoria Police

[2] The 1853 Police Regulation Act established the role of chief commissioner, which was first held by Sir William Mitchell.

[1] The candidate for the role is typically chosen on the advice of the sitting premier of Victoria.

[6] The longest-serving chief commissioner was Frederick Standish, who served from 3 September 1858 to 1 October 1880 for a total term of 22 years and 28 days.

[7][8] The shortest-serving chief commissioner was the inaugural holder of the office, Sir William Mitchell, who served from 3 January 1853 to 24 January 1854 for a total term of 1 year and 21 days in office.

[11] The current chief commissioner, Shane Patton, assumed office on 27 June 2020.