Media Releases
Police Air Wing bolstered by arrival of new world-class helicopter
26 July 2023
A new era of aeronautical law enforcement has taken off following the arrival of the State's first five-blade Airbus H145 helicopter.
Prohibited very high-powered firearms buyback success
07 July 2023
Hundreds of very high-powered firearms have been removed from the Western Australian community, following a successful State Government funded buyback initiative.
WA Police Academy doubles recruit numbers
03 July 2023
The Western Australia Police Academy is doubling the number of cadet courses it runs, dramatically increasing how many new officers are entering the force.
Plan in place to improve safety and welfare at Banksia Hill
22 June 2023
The Cook Labor Government has announced a range of measures to enhance safety and welfare at Banksia Hill Detention Centre. This includes a review of infrastructure needs in Western Australia's youth justice system and measures to increase staffing.
Defence industry internship and graduate scholarships open
21 June 2023
Applications are open for the State Government's new Defence Industry Internship and Graduate Scholarships program - designed to boost the uptake of interns and graduates in Western Australia's priority defence industry.
Corrective Services leaders receive King's Birthday honours
11 June 2023
Six senior leaders within Western Australia's prison system have been awarded the prestigious Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) in the King's Birthday 2023 Honours List.
Design and location of new Baldivis Police Station unveiled
31 May 2023
The Western Australian Police Force is set to benefit from a new purpose-built facility after the State Government confirmed the location of the Baldivis Police Station.
WA Police target hoons with crackdown on rogue eRiders
18 May 2023
Police Minister Paul Papalia today warned that State Traffic officers have ramped up their crackdown on people deliberately flouting eRideable rules, particularly in busy pedestrian areas such as the Perth CBD and coastal shared paths.
Million-dollar rewards offered for 64 unsolved homicides
17 May 2023
The McGowan Government has today announced a major increase of financial rewards that help unlock unsolved homicides and suspicious long-term missing person investigations in Western Australia.
Western Australia launches National Road Safety Week
14 May 2023
Road Safety Minister Paul Papalia today launched National Road Safety Week, kicking off seven days of road safety events and activities across the country.
