Shane Patton admits upcoming industrial action ‘isn’t ideal’

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton admits imminent industrial action isn’t ideal, but says his members are “stuck between a rock and a hard place”.

Police are set to walk off the job for the first time in 25 years as they continue to fight for a better pay deal.

Click PLAY to hear Shane Patton’s comments on the upcoming industrial action 

Mr Patton says he was determined to resolve the current impasse “as soon as we can”, conceding walking off the job “wasn’t a great look”.

“Essential services won’t be interrupted (during the strike action),” he told Jacqui Felgate on 3AW Drive.

“They’ll be no risk to community.”