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When the impossible becomes possible

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Ashveer is a young man who has always wanted to be a police officer. Due to a childhood injury this is not possible, but he was recently able to visit the WA Police Academy thanks to the efforts of E...

The gloves are on

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Wanneroo Police, in conjunction with GreenZone Fitness and Danny Green, has established a boxing program which engages at-risk youth.

Policing in pictures

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WA is an amazing place, and we're lucky to serve a community filled with diverse and unique people and landscapes.

Honouring the Fallen

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National Police Remembrance Day was again observed around the State on or near September 29. It is the day officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty are remembered.

Wall to Wall: Ride for Remembrance

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"May each and every officer who has died serving the communities of Australia be at rest, and their memories and courage leave an indelible mark upon the police family and all who serve in it. We will...

2020 WA Police Excellence Awards Nominees Announced

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After considering more than 164 examples of exceptional police work, the judging panel has completed the difficult task of selecting the top ten for each award category for this year’s Nine News WA Po...

2020 Global Virtual Torch Run

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The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Global Virtual Torch Run takes place on Sunday 20 September.

New Copper Legislation

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On 1 December 2020, new laws will come into force that require the licensing of any person who is involved in transactions of copper and copper alloy (including brass and bronze).

Camps build confidence

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KUNUNURRA POLICE have recently completed two very successful ‘Back to Country’ camps for girls from the local community.

Hook, line and sinker

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Kununurra Police recently took eight boys aged 12-16 years for a day of fishing as part of their ‘Back to Country’ initiatives.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft

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REMOTELY Piloted Aircraft (RPA) are planned to increasingly complement existing air assets when it comes to providing aerial support to frontline officers across a range of situations.

Praise in Paraburdoo

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A husband and wife team who were first on scene at a serious traffic crash near Paraburdoo received Certificates of Recognition recently.

Police donate to the mob

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Newman Police have shown support for the Monadelphous Mechanical Mob through a contribution to the program.

Living the Experience From Both Sides

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A powerful voice has emerged from within the WA Police Force which helps to put the emotional outpouring seen on the streets during recent protest activity into perspective.

Academy Artworks

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To coincide with Reconciliation Week 2020, the WA Police Academy has started receiving pieces of Aboriginal art from all over WA.

New Technology for TRG

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TRG has recently taken delivery of a new bomb disposal robot which provides enhanced capabilities and greater safety for TRG Bomb Technicians tasked with investigating potential threats.

Lifesaving Actions Recognised

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The actions of officers involved in the rescue of a seven year-old boy from a house fire in South Hedland have been formally recognised by South Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders and Commissioner Chri...

G2G Pass launched

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A new app, G2G PASS, has been developed to provide an efficient way of applying for and demonstrating proof of an exemption before travelling to or around Western Australia.

Graduation Night

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The 48 members of Red and White Squads recently graduated from the WA Police Academy.

Walking Together

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WA POLICE Force officers Detective Senior Constable Shanyn Morrison and Senior Constable Paulette Brown have joined 18 other WA Aboriginal women who are completing a five-month leadership program.

Return on Investment

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Northampton Police have relaunched their local PCYC Blue Light Activity Centre.

Kimberley Cooperation Recognised

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In late 2018, two volunteer firefighters and a DFES Area Officer assisted Dampier Peninsula Police at a car crash in a remote part of the Dampier Peninsula.

Common Goal World Cup

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Common Goal World Cup is an annual competition organised by the Edmund Rice Centre. It showcases diversity in the community through the world game, football (soccer). It also celebrates the success an...

Puppy Placement

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Armadale Family Domestic Violence Team (AFVT) conducted a home visit during the Australia Day long weekend and found the property in question was in an extremely untidy state, with food, clothing and ...

Operation Heat Shield

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Additional funding for a summer crime campaign has seen officers targeting high harm addresses and individuals across the State.

Missing Toddler Found

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On 15 January 2020, three-year-old Matilda, accompanied by her pet dog Polly, wandered off from her home on Noreena Downs Homestead which is approximately 70 kilometres from Nullagine in Western Austr...

Significant Drug Seizure

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Organised Crime Squad detectives have charged two men in relation to the seizure of more than 30kg of illicit drugs on Tuesday 24 December 2019.

Brothers Graduate Police Academy

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The first police graduation of the new decade for the Western Australia Police Force featured a unique family connection.

Stay Safe on New Year's Eve

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Western Australia Police Force Commissioner Chris Dawson has urged members of the community to reconsider illicit drug use which can have life-changing consequences.

Pack the Chopper

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Police Air Wing, The Fremantle Family Violence Team and local businesses have joined forces to deliver a chopper-full of toys, toiletries and goods for Mission Australia and other Community Service Or...

2019 Bloody Slow Cup

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The 2019 Bloody Slow Cup raised approximately $120,000 for Western Australian Police Legacy to help support families who have lost serving officers.

Police Dog Candidate Joker

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The WA Police Force Canine Section has welcomed new recruit Police Dog Candidate Joker.

WA Police Excellence Awards Winners Announced

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This year’s Nine News WA Police Excellence Awards winners included a Sergeant who has been working tirelessly to improve people’s lives in a Pilbara town, and a team in the Kimberley who have demonstr...

Drive Safe this Festive Season

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The summer holidays can increase traffic volumes on Western Australian roads as more people are out and about enjoying social activities and holidays across our state.

Post-Blast Training in Canada

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Western Australia Police Force Forensic Officer Sergeant Clayton (Jack) Bennie recently assisted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with a post-blast training course in Ottawa, Canada.

16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women

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The 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women campaign commenced on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and will run until 10 December, International Hu...

Bikelinc To Help Stop Bike Theft

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Crime Stoppers WA has launched a new service to help police officers identify stolen bicycles and reunite them with their rightful owners.

Meeting Martu People on Country

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It’s the classroom in the desert where the breathtaking scenery is eclipsed by the invaluable learnings coming direct from the Martu people to senior police.

iPhone 11s Rolling Out

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Don’t be surprised to see more of your WA Police Force officers spending more time on the phone from now on.

Puzzling Prints

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Midland Police Acting Sergeant James Pearce solved an unusual puzzle during the investigation of a commercial burglary at the Midland Railway Workshops.

Detective Awarded Posthumous Police Star Medal

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Superintendent Tony Colfer awarded a posthumous Western Australia Police Star Medal to the family of Detective Carl Roe at the recent Wheatbelt District Police Remembrance Day ceremony.

Body Armour Sizes Up

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Western Australia Police Force officers will soon be issued with multi-threat body armour.

Telethon Bears Looking for Good Homes

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If you have ever wanted to give the Western Australia Police Force a big bear hug, this could be your lucky weekend as six police teddy bears will go under the hammer as part Channel 7 Perth’s Teletho...

Warakurna Ceremony Frees Spirits

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Ngaanyatjarra Lands community members recently held cultural ceremonies at two crash sites where motorcycle riders passed away in June this year.

Annual Report 2019

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The Western Australia Police Force Annual Report 2019 has been released.

Become a Police Officer

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Are you interested in becoming a Police Officer? If so, book in for one of our information sessions at the Western Australia Police Academy in Joondalup throughout October and November, 2019.

Complex Upgrades

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Mirrabooka Police Complex will be undergoing upgrades this weekend.

Remembering The Fallen

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Members of the Western Australia Police Force community attended a National Police Remembrance Day ceremony at the WA Police Academy in Joondalup this morning to honour the 85 WA Police officers who h...

Belmont Operation a Success

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A four-day high visibility operation in Belmont district in late August targeted high harm areas to reduce offending.

Operation Observant Sees Charges Laid

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Western Australia Police Force detectives have seized a significant quantity of illegal substances through Operation Observant which targeted the supply of prohibited drugs in licensed venues across N...

Targeting Graffiti Vandals

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The WA Police Force has released 12 images of people wanted for questioning in relation to graffiti offences across the metropolitan area.

Diversity in the Ranks

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The Western Australia Police Academy will be operating at capacity levels well into next year as the WA Police Force looks to inject fresh recruits into the frontline ranks.

Massive Drug and Weapon Seizure

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The WA Police Force has seized significant quantities of drugs, weapons, stolen property and cash after executing search warrants that targeted outlaw motorcycle gangs and their associates across the ...

Guide dogs call into Police

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Guide Dogs WA recently visited the WA Police Force to bring some puppy love to the hard-working team at the Police Assistance Centre.

2018 AP&ES Games Commence

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The City of Mandurah could be the safest in Australia for the next week as it plays host to the 2018 Australasian Police & Emergency Services (AP&ES) Games.

30 Years of Constable Care

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Turning 30 is a big deal, especially if you're the most recogniseable cops in the State.

A New Breed of Police Dogs

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The Western Australia Police Force has welcomed six new Canine Teams to the frontline.

And the Winners are..!

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Channel Nine Perth and the Western Australia Police Force have celebrated the best of policing with the presentation of this year’s Nine News WA Police Excellence Awards at Crown Perth this morning.

Bedford Homicides

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Homicide Squad Detectives have charged a 24-year-old Bedford man with five counts of murder over the deaths of five people who were located at a home on Coode Street, Bedford on Sunday 9 September, 20...

Blood Challenge

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The annual Emergency Services Blood Challenge is in full swing!

Breathalyser Straws Reborn

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Since August 2015, the WA Police Force has been recycling plastic breathalyser straws.

Burglary Offences Down

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The WA Police Force has worked with the Western Australian community to prevent burglary offences, with statistics showing the number of burglaries has hit a decade low.

By the Right...

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The WA Police Pipe Band has released their 13th album, titled By the Right….

Cash Returned - the Kids are Alright!

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Mundijong Police have recently returned two large sums of cash, and both instances show there are plenty of community members out there ready and willing to do the right thing.

Cold Case Investigation

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We continue to investigate the disappearance of Lisa Brown who was last seen in 1998.

Commissioner’s Awards for Bravery 2018

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Police Commissioner Chris Dawson has presented awards to police officers who have put themselves at extreme risk by performing exceptionally brave acts.

Commissioner's Review

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The Commissioner of Police has announced a number of changes to the Western Australia Police Force following a 'snapshot' review of the organisation.

Emergency App

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The Windows phone version of the Emergency+ smartphone app is now available, making it accessible to more than 98% of the smartphone market.

Escapee Laurie Dodd Captured

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The Western Australia Police Force arrested 44-year-old escapee Laurie John Junior DODD and a 44-year-old woman in Morley this morning, 25 September, 2019.

Family Matters

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Families play a key role in supporting employees to do their job.

Fatigue Alert

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This dashcam footage shows just how dangerous fatigue can be on our roads.

Fishing Line to Catch Criminals

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Western Australia’s commercial fishing industry is being called upon to be the ‘eyes and ears of the sea’ to help stop illegal drug trafficking into the state.

Hall of Fame

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WA Police Force HR Equity Coordinator Natalie Morris was recently inducted into the Surf Life Saving WA Sporting Hall of Fame

Hello Newman

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Police officers on horses and bikes have been enthusiastically received by members of the Newman community during recent proactive patrols in the Pilbara town.

High Harm Crimes Targeted in Operation Celcius

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Officers across the Metropolitan Region have arrested and summonsed 3166 offenders over 5063 charges as a result of a city-wide blitz on high-harm offences in the community.

If You're Lost...

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Summer brings a chance to get out and explore the outback, but it also brings risks if you're not prepared.

International Drug Syndicate Disrupted

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Dozens of police officers have spearheaded a significant investigation that has disrupted an international drug trafficking syndicate.

Kids Donate to Charity

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Kids running a home made lemonade stand have donated their takings to the Police Legacy charity.

Making it tougher for crooks

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New laws are now in place that impose tougher penalties on home burglaries, but crooks are always motivated by easy targets.

Man Charged in Orelia Homicide

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Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man in relation to the death of an 82-year-old Orelia man.

Mud Run Raises Thousands for Charity

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The third annual Pilbara Mud Run has raised over $13,000 for the Royal Flying Doctors Service and Breast Cancer Network Australia.

Muslim Morning Tea

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The Commissioner's annual Morning Tea with Imams and other Muslim leaders was held this month.

National Missing Persons Week 2019

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This year marks the 31st year that the National Missing Persons Week campaign has been highlighting missing persons cases across Australia.

National Police Remembrance Day 2018

Western Australia Police Force Commissioner Chris Dawson and Police and Road Safety Minister Michelle Roberts have officiated at a ceremony at the Police Academy to acknowledge all police officers who...

Operation Bluesun

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WA Police Force has initiated Operation Bluesun to tackle the ongoing issue of illicit firearms in the Western Australian community.

Operation Bluesun (Firearms) Results

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Operation Bluesun, targeting illicit firearms in the community, resulted in the seizure of more than 402 firearms and more than 33,000 rounds of ammunition.

Operational Restructure Complete

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The Western Australia Police Force has completed its expansion to eight Metropolitan Policing Districts as of 16 July.

Paddling in the same direction

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Evidence that Police Prosecutors and the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) are both swimming against the same tide was evident when the two joined forces to complete the Rottnest Channel Swim.

PD Quokka and the Bunny

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Our friends at the Canine Section made a special delivery to eight-year-old Lily-Anne whose pink bunny Cotton Candy had an unfortunate experience at the Police Expo last month.

Perth Royal Show Thank You

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The Western Australia Police Force extends a big thank you to everyone who attended the Police Pavilion at this year’s Perth Royal Show and celebrating ‘Policing in Regional WA’ with us.

Police Star Medal

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The Western Australia Police Star Medal has been introduced to recognise WA Police personnel who are killed, or seriously injured, while carrying out policing duties.

Rangers to the Rescue

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Armadale Police Rangers have been rewarded for their efforts with the WA Police Historical Society.

Regional Enforcement Unit Expands

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Assistant Commissioner Specialist and Support Services, Paul Zanetti, recently joined officers from State Traffic on a regional patrol.

Remembering Constable Peter Ball

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The Western Australia Police Force has marked the 20th anniversary of tragic death of Constable Peter Ball.

Significant Arrests – Rebels OMCG

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Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) charges after the seizure of Methylamphetamine, Cocaine, Cannabis, firearms and cash.

Significant Drug Seizures

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Two recent Organised Crime Squad investigations have resulted in the seizure of 59kg of methylamphetamine and the significant disruption of the cannabis grow house industry in Western Australia.

Sink or Swim

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A PCYC Pool party has raised money for local programs.

State Operations Command Centre

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The Western Australia Police Force has established a new State Operations Command Centre (SOCC) to support the expansion to 15 policing districts across the state.

Stolen Jewellery Located

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Perth Detectives recently executed a search warrant at a jewellery store in an arcade off Hay Street Perth.

The Value of Social Media

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Our Media and Corporate Communications team recently experienced first-hand the value of using social media to achieve positive policing results.

Torch Run Makes a World of Difference

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A celebration of courage and diversity is currently underway in Abu Dhabi with the 2019 Special Olympic World Summer Games taking place from 14-21 March.

WA Police Force Restructure Update

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The Commissioner of Police has announced details of a significant operational restructure of the Western Australia Police Force.

Wall to Wall Ride

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The annual Wall To Wall motorcycle ride commenced this morning from the WA Police Academy on the trek to Canberra.

Policing Major Events Legislation

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WA Police Force has new legislation for policing major sporting and entertainment events in Western Australia

Wooroloo Guns and Drugs Charges

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A Kalgoorlie man has been charged with numerous drug and gun possession charges as a result of an operation targeting illegal drugs and stolen property in the Kalgoorlie District.