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Rumble returns to work
Police dog Rumble is back on the beat after recovering from the life threatening wounds to his neck and right front leg that he suffered in July....Read more
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Cottesloe Police Station temporarily closed
Due to renovations and for public safety, Cottesloe Police Station will be temporarily closing their front counter policing service for one week from Thursday 12 January to Thursday 19 January...Read more
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2011 Christmas Traffic Campaign launched
This Christmas, 174 families will have empty seats at their dinner tables after having experienced the deaths of loved ones on WA roads during 2011...Read more
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Operation Safe Place
Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan APM has launched Operation Safe Place, a new police response targeting children of vulnerable age who are found out on the street after dark...Read more
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Information on South West bushfires
Members of the public who wish to obtain information about the South West bushfires are advised to call Fire and Emergency Services (FESA) on 1300 657 209 or go to the FESA or Department of Environment and Conservation websites...Read more
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Operation Unite
Hundreds of extra police will be patrolling night spots across Western Australia this weekend targeting alcohol-related violence...Read more
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Ten years on...we remember
On Australia Day, January 26, 2001, in response to a call for assistance from the Kiwirrkura community, a team of three officers from Newman Police Station were collected from Newman Airport by a police Cessna 310...Read more
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A Scottish Day Out
The WA Police Academy will be swathed in tartan on Sunday November 27 when the WA Police Pipe Band hosts its first annual ‘A Scottish Day Out’...Read more
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Evacuation Exercise - Little Grove, Albany
Due to operational reasons this exercise has been cancelled. More information will be made available soon.
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Travel warning - South West bushfire
WA Police is urging people travelling and staying in the South West of the State to be mindful of the dangers of a fire in Ellen Brook (Shire of Augusta-Margaret River)...Read more
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WA Police Mounted Section receives four new recruits from NSW
Senior Sergeant Glen Potter and Acting Sergeant Kerrie Bennett travelled to NSW recently, viewing a number of prospective horses for recruitment to the Mounted Section...Read more
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CHOGM officially closed
CHOGM officially closed on Sunday and Deputy Commissioner Chris Dawson has spoken of his pride at the compliments received by WA Police...Read more
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Record breaking number of recruits graduate!
The graduation on 19 October made history with three squads graduating on the same day for the first time ever at the WA Police Academy in Joondalup...Read more
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Double demerit points for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend
During the Queen’s Birthday long weekend double demerits will apply...Read more
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Award winning 2011 WA Police Exhibition
The 2011 WA Police Exhibition has won a design and presentation award at the Perth Royal Show....Read more
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Police Officer of the Year Award 2011
Mirrabooka’s Community Diversity Officer Sergeant Don Emanuel-Smith has received the 2011 Police Officer of the Year Award...Read more
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PCYC floats animal rescue program
Police and Community Youth Centres (PCYC) have joined forces with Native Animal Rescue (NAR) to develop a special program for at-risk young people, who have been in trouble with the law or are thought to be at risk of getting into trouble...Read more
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WA Police launches Young People’s Zone
Do you have a budding detective of the future at home or are you a student or teacher needing resource information about WA Police?...Read more
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WA Police launches Facebook page
With Australians being some of the highest social media users on the planet, Facebook is seen as an ideal tool for WA Police to communicate and engage with the community...Read more
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Leavers 2011
With the advent of ‘Full Moon’ parties in Thailand, organisers of leavers celebrations in Western Australia are urging parents to carefully consider where they plan for their child to celebrate...Read more
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Good luck to all Wall-to-Wall riders
WA Police wishes the Commissioner and his team of motorcycle riders all the very best for their second annual Wall-to-Wall ride to Canberra....Read more
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2011 Wall to Wall Ride
WA Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan APM will lead a group of motorcyclists on the Wall to Wall Ride from Joondalup to Canberra to raise money for Bright Blue, the Commissioners Fund for Sick Kids...Read more
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Ballajura community information session
Commissioner of Police Karl O' Callaghan APM and senior WA police officers will host an information session to address community issues raised about the closure of Ballajura Police Station...Read more
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Operation Eraser rubs out graffiti crime
A recent graffiti-focussed operation conducted across Perth metropolitan districts has brought impressive results along with success further south of the city....
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Cleaver cuts drug supply
Earlier this year WA Police began targeting individuals involved in the large scale growing and trafficking of hydroponically produced cannabis...Read more
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WA Police Officer of the Year Award 2011
If you know of any police officers who have excelled at their job, let them know by nominating them for this prestigious award...Read more
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Mundaring Evacuation Exercise
The Shire of Mundaring and police from the East Metropolitan District will be conducting an emergency exercise in Stoneville (Shire of Mundaring) on Saturday 23 July 2011...Read more
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Improvised Drug Manufacturing Sites
WA Police has identified more than 100 improvised drug manufacturing sites (IDMS) so far this year...Read more
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Traffic infringements go online
Drivers who receive Traffic Infringement Notices in the post can now easily view and pay their fines online via the WA Police website...Read more
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Operation Eraser - phase two
As part of the WA Police Tough on Graffiti approach to target graffiti vandals, ‘Operation Eraser’ is the second phase of a series of graffiti-focused operations across the metropolitan policing districts...Read more
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Prohibition of crossbows - important message
The Western Australian Government has recently amended the Weapons Regulations 1999 to prohibit the possession of crossbows...Read more
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WA Police recruiting now!
Do you have what it takes to make a difference?...Read more
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Marine rescuers
Decommissioned Water Police boat to continue search and rescue role...Read more
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Double demerit points for the Foundation Day long weekend
During the Foundation Day long weekend double demerits will apply between 00.01 am on Friday 3 June 2011 until 11.59 pm on Monday 6 June 2011...Read more
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Firearms Licences - important message
The Firearms Infringement System will soon be reactivated by WA Police. If you have an expired Firearms Licence with firearms attached, you need to act immediately to avoid having your firearms seized...Read more
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WA Police Academy has the numbers
THE WA Police Academy is full to capacity with the next generation of police and auxiliary officers who are undergoing their training designed to meet the policing requirements for CHOGM...Read more
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Double demerit points for the Easter and ANZAC Day long weekend
During the Easter and ANZAC Day long weekend double demerits will apply between 00.01 am on Thursday 21 April 2011 until 11.59 pm on Tuesday 26 April 2011...Read more
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Slow down and Enjoy the Ride
In 2010, 193 people died on WA roads. 193 people who should be alive today. Reducing speed is the most effective way to keep our roads safe...Read more
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Police Academy Open Day
A recruit open day and free family concert will be held at the WA Police Academy in Joondalup on Saturday 2 April from 4.00pm...Read more
View a short promotional video here.
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Safeguard your children
In the past week, six teenagers ranging from 13 to 16 years have been investigated and spoken to by police in respect to their behaviour with digital technologies...Read more
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WA Police participate in Earth Hour 2011
On Saturday 26 March 2011 at 8:30pm, WA Police will join hundreds of millions of people across the globe in switching off the lights in all police buildings for one hour - Earth Hour...Read more
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Double demerit points for the Labour Day long weekend
During the Labour Day long weekend double demerits will apply between 00:01 hours on Friday 4 March 2011 until 23:59 hours on Monday 7 March 2011...Read more
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Taxi Safety
Officers from the Sex Assault Squad are reminding female taxi passengers to be mindful of their personal safety after four men, all employed as taxi drivers, have been charged with various offences...Read more
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WA Police driver training changes
Following recent legislative changes and recommendations of the WA Coroner, WA Police is now able to train police officers to the ‘Priority 2’ driving standard on public roads...Read more
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Barring Notices
Western Australia Police has banned 15 disorderly and violent patrons from licensed premises under recent changes to the Liquor Control Act...Read more
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Queensland Cyclone Yasi
If you are seeking information about family and friends affected by the cyclone, please call 1300 993 191.
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Three of the best receive APMs
Three Western Australia Police employees have been awarded with an Australian Police Medal (APM)...Read more
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Ban for repeat alcohol offenders
New legislation allows police to ban repeat alcohol offenders from entering licensed establishments...Read more
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Australia Day celebrations relatively incident free
Western Australia Police has praised the behaviour of crowds attending the various Australia Day celebrations across the State...Read more
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Operation Octopus - extended
An operation targeting road users under the influence of alcohol has been extended due to the alarming number of people who have been charged with drink driving offences since 24 December 2010...Read more
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Request for public assistance
Detectives are seeking assistance from members of the public who may have witnessed the theft of a police vehicle on Tuesday 18 January 2011or seen anything suspicious at about 6.30pm on Beeliar Drive Yangebup...Read more
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Multiple Robbery Offences
A 37 year old man from Cloverdale has been charged over multiple robbery offences...Read more
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Lake Clifton Bushfire
Arson Squad detectives are continuing to investigate several bushfires at Lake Clifton which occurred on Monday 10 January 2011...Read more |
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Police Licensing Services change of opening hours
As of 17 January 2011, Police Licensing Services are changing their hours of operation...Read more |
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Newsbeat out now!
The summer edition and the final Newsbeat for 2010 is out now...Read more |
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