WA Police Force

The sky was putting on a show at Peace Gorge in Meekatharra while on patrol ✨ 🌌 🌠

David Pye - A senior OMCG member has this morning been found guilty of six charges related to the murder of Rebels president Nick Martin at the Kwinana Motorplex in December 2020. The successful prosecution followed an intense investigation led by the Homicide Squad.

From frontline bravery to community connection, your recognition matters. 🌟 Follow the link below and submit your nomination today. wa.gov.au/service/securi…

WA Police are starting a podcast. 🎙️ In preparation, one of our intrepid co-hosts Mya Grieve had a chat to some of Perth's best and brightest. Operation Podcast will be coming soon to wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 #operationpodcast

Just keep swimming! 🐢🌊 On 27 December at 4:00 pm, Karratha Police found a wild turtle that had been captured and abandoned in Millars Well. Officers released it at Karratha Back Beach, where it returned to the ocean without injury.

ON SHIFT | ROAD POLICING As we get closer to the holiday season we spent some time in the South West with our Highway Patrol. Double demerits have started and will last till the 4th of January 2026. Be sure to stay safe this holiday season on our roads. 🚗 👮‍♂️

WA Police Force mourns the passing of Police Horse Dexter, who loyally served the Western Australian community for 11 years as part of the Mounted Section. Vale Dexter.

ON SHIFT | ROAD POLICING As we get closer to the holiday season we spent some time in the South West with our Highway Patrol. Double demerits have started and will last till the 4th of January 2026. Be sure to stay safe this holiday season on our roads. 🚗 👮‍♂️

Western Australia was being gripped by gold fever in the 1890s so the duties of our early WA Police officers included gold escorts – accompanying the movement of gold from mining towns to ensure it was protected from bushrangers. 🐎 ⛏️

🕵️‍♂️ “Scooby-Doo, who are you?” 🛠️👻 Looks like we’ve got a mystery on our hands! A suspect has been caught on CCTV scooting around an industrial yard with a blue sheet draped over themselves.

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Still pinching ourselves! 🎙️ Cold Case Western Austalia just won a 2025 @signalaward and we couldn’t be more grateful. To everyone who’s listened, shared, and been part of this journey, thank you. #SignalAwards

Our Water Police crews recently teamed up with @chc Helicopter Australia for a joint winching rescue exercise, sharpening skills ahead of the busy summer season on the water. Before you head out, visit adventuresmart.com.au for useful checklists and safety guides.

What a run, Perth! 👟💙 We’re proud to have joined the community on the course today — proving that when we move together, we make a difference. #LetsJoinForces

What would you name your racehorse? 🤔 Last weekend we trotted over to the Kalgoorlie Cup to stirrup some fun with racegoers 🏇

"I wanted to become a CLO to be a role model..." - Deanella Purdie. Deanella has been such an amazing part of the Community Liaison Officer team. Her work in community is so valuable and we are grateful to have people like Deanella in the WA Police Force. ✨

History Squad – Traffic Branch 🚗 When the WA Police Traffic Branch was formed in1920, there were around 3,000 registered vehicles on WA roads. (Fast forward 105 years and this number is now around 3,000,000.) Courtesy State Library of Western Australia

Yesterday for Police Remembrance Day, wreaths were laid for the 89 WA officers who have paid the ultimate price for their service, losing their lives in the line of duty.

Police Airwing landed at Maylands Police Complex and a training opportunity was had by PD Blaze 🐾 🚁 🐕 #dogsquad #canine #policedog

It was in 1853 that the WA Police Force formally came into being, although part-time constables had been appointed as early as 1829 and a Mounted Section was formed in 1834.