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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

National Police Remembrance Day

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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...

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...

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.

Fatigue Alert

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

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.

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.

A New Breed of Police Dogs

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

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.

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.

By the Right...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Policing Major Events Legislation

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

Commissioner's NAIDOC Week Speech

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Commissioner Chris Dawson today issued an apology on behalf of the Western Australia Police Force to Indigenous people.