Col Blanch joined the Western Australia Police Force as Assistant Commissioner, Intelligence and Command in June 2018. He was appointed Deputy Commissioner in November 2018. In July 2022 he was appointed the 29th Commissioner of Police.
As Assistant Commissioner and then Deputy Commissioner, Mr Blanch has led the technology reform for the Western Australia Police Force, by transforming Information Technology into Operational Technology with a clear future focus on innovation and delivery, providing officers with modern tools to enhance their safety and improve their ability to respond to critical incidents and solve crime faster.
Commissioner Blanch has increased information sharing with, and co-location of other government departments to ensure vulnerable members of the community receive access to support services. Through this effort, he has transformed the State Operations Command Centre (SOCC) into a real-time, state-wide and multi-agency tactical intelligence capability that delivers enhanced officer safety and a quality response to crime in the community.
