Law enforcement

Dealing with criminal activities and improving public safety.

Am I fit to drive?

Certain medical conditions and treatments can affect your ability to drive and must be reported to the Department of Transport or you will be fined.

Apply for a Criminal Injuries Compensation report

You can obtain a Criminal Injuries Compensation (CIC) report which provides victims (or their representatives) with selected information held by WA Police Force about an incident in which they were a victim.

Apply for a driver’s licence refund

You can apply for a refund if you voluntarily give up your licence, your concession type changes, someone dies, you cancel your driving test or there is a payment error.

Apply for a Firearms Permit

Any person who wishes to possess, transport or use a firearm that is not licensed in the state of Western Australia must obtain an appropriate permit prior to entering the state.

Apply for a photo card

WA residents aged 16 and over can apply for a card that helps them prove their identity without a driver’s licence or passport.

Apply for a Police Information Certificate

A Police Information Certificate (PIC) is only issued in relation to Violence Restraining Orders (VRO) or Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVRO), reaching the Final Order Hearing before a court in Western Australia (WA).

Apply for a variation or revocation of a Short-Term Exclusion Order

People who behave in an antisocial, violent or threatening way may be banned from entering Protected Entertainment Precincts. A person who has been issued with a Short-Term Exclusion Order can seek a variation or revocation of the order by the Commissioner of Police.

Apply for a vehicle fee refund

You can apply for refunds on your plate application, temporary movement permit, vehicle examination and vehicle licence fees, returned plates, concessions and payment errors.

Book a hazard perception test

If you are a learner driver, you must pass a hazard perception test before you can take the practical driving assessment to get your driver’s licence.

Book and pay for a driving test

If you are a learner driver ready to sit your practical driving test or want to upgrade your existing licence you can book the test online.

Careers with the WA Police Force

The WA Police Force manage 200 police facilities, 15 policing districts, and 9,000 employees across 2.5 million square kilometres of Western Australia.

Check my crime

The check my crime web portal is a service that allows victims of stealing and damage related crimes to view the status of their offence investigations, record additional items and print an abridged report.

Check your demerit points

If you have a WA driver’s licence or learner’s permit you can check details of fines issued, demerit point penalties and demerit point expiry dates.

Check your driver's licence

Check the current status of your WA driver’s licence by entering your licence number, expiry date and date of birth.

Firearms: Club Licence

A Club Licence primary purpose is the making of arrangements for participation by its members in competition shooting or target shooting using firearms.

Firearms: Range Licence

A Range Licence may be granted to an individual, body corporate or a partnership for the purposes of operating a firearm range.

Firearms: Renewals

Licence holders will no longer receive a renewal notice 28 days prior to their licence expiry dates. Please see below additional information.

Firearms: Trade Licence

Please see below information sheets specifically relating to firearms trade licence type.

Hosting responsible parties

You could be held partly or fully responsible for something that happens to one of your guests at your party.

Register for Cam-Map WA

Register your CCTV details on the Cam-Map WA portal. Cam-Map WA is a comprehensive database of all voluntarily registered CCTV systems across Western Australia.

Report alcohol offences by businesses

The sale and supply of alcohol in Western Australia is governed by the Liquor Control Act 1988 (as amended) which also outlines minimising harm or ill-health caused to people due to the use of alcohol.

Report arson

Arson is a serious crime that can attract significant penalties. Anyone convicted of Criminal Damage by Fire (Arson), Section 444 of the Criminal Code can be imprisoned for life.

Report cyber crime

All cyber enabled crime must be reported through the ReportCyber website which refers reports to the most applicable agency in Australia.

Report drink spiking

Drink spiking occurs when alcohol or another substance is added to your drink without your knowledge. Drink spiking is illegal and serious.

Report family violence

Family violence is violence or the threat of violence by a person towards a family member or any other behaviour that coerces or controls the family member or causes the family member to be fearful.

Report fraud

The priority of a police criminal investigation into fraud is not about recovering money for the victim and not all instances of fraud are investigated by police.

Report fuel drive-off

Service stations must report all fuel drive-off incidents to police on 131 444 as soon as possible.

Report gold stealing

Report suspicious activity or information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or call the Gold Stealing Detection Unit (GSDU) on 08 9022 5770.

Report graffiti

Anyone can report acts of graffiti vandalism against public assets, community facilities or private property.

Report homicide

Contact police immediately on 000 if you witness a homicide occurring. Contact police immediately on 131 444 if you find a deceased person.

Report hoon/dangerous driving

A hoon driver is anyone who drives at very high speed or in a manner that is considered highly dangerous or antisocial.

Report identity theft

Identity theft is where a person has stolen and used personal information or assumed a pre-existing identity, with or without that person’s permission, and in the case of an individual, whether the person is alive or dead.

Report retail theft

Retail business owners and employees are encouraged to report retail theft using the WA Police Force online reporting form.

Report rural crime

Report farm crime, suspicious activity, or stolen property offences on your rural property.

Report sexual assault

Sexual assault is a crime of violence and includes a broad range of sexual crimes committed against a person regardless of age, gender, status, culture, ability or sexuality.

Researching with WA Police Force

Academics and research institutions are encouraged to submit research proposals that strengthen data-driven decision-making with the aim of enhancing the lives of residents in Western Australia.

Resource list

Please see below information pertaining to a firearm licence; Closing a firearm licence, firearms of a recently deceased person; firearm categories, firearm types, documents and forms and other related information.

Restraining orders

A restraining order makes it against the law for that person to come near you or your property.

Return your vehicle plates

If your vehicle licence has been cancelled, the plates must be returned to the Department of Transport.

RO Portal

This page is to assist reportable offenders (or the person supporting you) to understand your reporting obligations.

Submit a police commendation

The WA Police Force strives to provide the highest level of police service to our community and we welcome constructive feedback on the performance of our employees.

Take driver’s licence theory test

When applying for your first WA driver’s licence, or transferring an overseas licence from a non recognised country, you need to pass a computerised theory test.

Traffic wardens

Traffic wardens play an important role in ensuring children get to school safely.

Transfer vehicle ownership

What you should do if you are buying or selling a vehicle and how to go about transferring ownership.
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