63 h. ago ‘Fundamental change’: New police chief plans prevention strategy to curb crime

The new chief commissioner of Victoria Police faces a stern test when he begins next month, with crime rates soaring and a slump in morale among frontline officers.

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66 h. ago Former Kiwi top cop Mike Bush named as Victoria's next chief police commissioner

Former New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush has been appointed as the incoming Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police.

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2 d. ago Former Kiwi top cop Mike Bush named as Victoria's next police commissioner

Former New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush has been tapped as the incoming Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police.

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2 d. ago New police chief who helped cut crime in New Zealand says his mission is to make Victorians safe

New Victorian chief commissioner Mike Bush, the former head of the New Zealand police force, says he wants to focus on crime prevention.

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3 d. ago Former New Zealand police chief to be named Victoria's new police commissioner

New Zealand's former police commissioner, Mike Bush, will cross the Tasman to lead Victoria's police force.

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3 d. ago Victoria taps former New Zealand commissioner as new police chief

Mike Bush will become Victoria’s next police chief after Shane Patton stepped down earlier this year and acting chief Rick Nugent declined to stay on.

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3 d. ago Former New Zealand police chief to become Victoria Police’s new commissioner

Mike Bush will step into the role in the coming weeks, a source has told this masthead.

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