A former Chief Commissioner has smashed the state of Victoria Police, saying they’re “very badly led” as the ongoing pay dispute drags on.

The long-running dispute could escalate further as angry members consider pushing for a vote of no confidence in leadership.

Former Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Kel Glare told Tony Jones there have been leadership issues in the force for decades.

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“This has been festering for 25 years,” he said on 3AW Drive.

“I believe Victorian Police is very badly led and been mismanaged over a long period of time.”