A senior police officer who ran as a Liberal candidate for Frankston in the recent state election has been suspended with pay over allegations he leaked internal police information.

Senior Sergeant Michael Lamb, a career policeman of more than 30 years, was charged on Monday with four counts of disclosing police information without reasonable excuse following an internal police probe.

Liberal candidate for Frankston Michael Lamb. Credit:Daniel Pockett

The Frankston officer unsuccessfully took on ALP incumbent Paul Edbrooke during November's state election after winning preselection for the seat in August.

During his election campaign, the senior policeman said he hoped his work in the force could help influence change and make Frankston safer.