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The WA Police Union represents more than 6,500 police officers, police auxiliary officers and police cadets across the State. WAPU supports all Members and always acts in their best interests.
Strength in unity
98 per cent of WA police officers are WA Police Union Members. WAPU assists Members by providing a range of services including industrial, legal and welfare.

WA Police Union Family Support for Police Officers

Family members of police officers are often the first to notice changes in their loved one. WAPU has produced a helpful guide which assists family members in supporting police officers who have bee ... Read more

WA officer wins National Police Bravery Award

A WA police officer was awarded the inaugural National Policy Bravery Award at a gala dinner in Canberra on September 19, 2018. Senior Constable Stephanie Bochorsky was off duty when she ran into a ... Read more

Good call by Prime Minister to stop talk of raising the pension age

The Police Federation of Australia supports the recent announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to abandon plans for the retirement age to increase to 70 years. Since 2014, the PFA have lobbied ... Read more

Survey results show good value in WAPU membership

The WA Police Union recently surveyed its Members in relation to a broad range of topics. Results from the survey will allow WAPU to streamline its offerings to Members as well as set the direction fo ... Read more

Injured cop not eligible for compensation

“In 43 years, this was and still is the only time in my career I thought I was going to die.” This is what was going through Sergeant Laurie Morley’s mind as he faced the fight of his career in ... Read more

Todd's story

I served in the WA Police Service for 15 years and continually aspired to be the best I could be. I progressed through the ranks and made my final mark as a Detective Sergeant at the Cannington Distri ... Read more

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