Policing Major Events
WA Police Force has adopted policies that provide a mechanism to recover costs associated with the deployment of police resources to major sporting and entertainment events in Western Australia. This practice brings WA in line with other jurisdictions including NSW, Victoria and Queensland.
The fees charged will be on a cost recovery basis, as per the Regulations.
The authority to recover costs and relevant fee schedule comes from the Police Amendment Act 2011, which was proclaimed in January 2018.
Charity and community events managed by non-profit organisations are exempt from the policy.
WA Police Force has a Major Events Coordination Unit and police officers attached to that unit will assess each application on its merits.
A major event is where more than 5,000 patrons are reasonably expected to attend, or where the Commissioner of Police reasonably considers it necessary or desirable to assign at least 10 police officers to provide policing services.
To find out if your event meets the criteria refer to the Charging Policy for further information.
Forms
Form 1 Request Police Services
Form 2 Request Commissioner to Reduce, Waive or Refund
Form 1 Request Police Services must be completed prior to completing this form
Form 3 Request Minister to Exempt Govt-sponsored Event
Form 1 Request Police Services must be completed prior to completing this form
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