This morning we woke to the sad news that a South Australian Police Officer was tragically shot and killed while another was injured last night. On behalf of the WA Police Union and our members, we extend our condolences to the fallen officer's family, friends and colleagues.

Today we remember Detective Sr Constable Michael Jenkins 8696. Thank you for your service. We will remember 💙

In anticipation of the upcoming National Police Summit, President Paul Gale voiced concerns around retention and attraction in today's issue of The West Australian. The State Government and WA Police Force are facing significant hurdles, and these need to be addressed now.

Today we remember Constable Herbert Bosville on the 100th anniversary of his death. Thank you for your service. We will remember 💙

Today we remember Constable Nathan Duckham 9003. Thank you for your service. We will remember 💙

WAPU President, Paul Gale responds to the alarming statistics and data around police assaults. Every day our officers commit to putting their lives on the line to protect the people of this state. More needs to be done to prevent assaults on police officers❗️

Today we remember two fallen colleagues, Constable Ernest Blencowe and Constable Ashley Godfrey. Constable Godfrey was killed in a traffic accident in Perth and Constable Blencowe died after falling from his horse. Thank you for your service, We Will Remember 💙

Today we remember Constable Stephen Knight who was killed on duty while conducting a traffic stop on this day in 1993. This morning WAPU attended the Memorial Service for Constable Knight on the 30th anniversary of his death. Thank you for your service. We will remember 💙

TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE 🗞️ - Six locals honoured at the 2023 Coastal Bravery Awards ceremony in Perth - An Albany beauty named a State finalist in the Miss Universe competition - A man riding an e-bike has died after crashing off a path alongside Ocean Beach Road in Denmark

Today we remember Constable Jim Brooks on the 75th anniversary of his death. Thank you for your service. We will remember 💙

Today we remember Constable Alexander McGregor on the 125th anniversary of his death. Thank you for your service. We will remember 💙

EDITORIAL: In so many ways they are the unsung heroes of the WA Police Force. https://t.co/cxgVlqNAsN

The front page of Monday's The West Australian.

Today we remember Constable Paul Tyrrell 4321 who died on this day in 1974. Thank you for your service. We will remember 💙 #wapolice #WAPU #policefamily #wapu #westernaustralia #WAPolice #community #bluefamily #policeforce #policeofficer #police #perthnews #union #wapol

"The government needs top recognise this and support it better." https://t.co/0p9az5Wsrj

WAPU's Field and Industrial team met with some of our PAO members today for an Industrial Agreement bargaining meeting. Read more about what we are fighting for in the June Edition of #PoliceNews https://t.co/RVtMcyCpbF #wapolice #wapu

A constable has a fractured neck & is unable to work after he was injured on duty when his car was deliberately rammed six weeks ago. #WAPU are now calling on the Government for new laws. Thank you Kaine, for coming forward and sharing your story #wapolice https://t.co/dzhub5E2MW

Have you seen today's paper? 👀 Acting President Paul Gale wrote an opinion piece about intercept driving and a few other issues affecting the agency #perthnews #wapolice #wapu https://t.co/QxWhNFB6E8...

The front page of Wednesday's The West Australian.

Our 2023 Annual Retirement Dinner has kicked off at Optus Stadium. We are celebrating more than 2,000 years of WA Police Force service tonight. Well done to our retired officers 💙 #wapu #wapoliceforce