15/04/2026
This is what policing in WA really looks like.
Over the weekend near Nannup, an 87-year-old bushwalker was found alive after a long, cold night lost in dense bushland.
Our Members didn’t clock off.
They pushed through rugged terrain.
They worked in cold, exhausting conditions.
And they didn’t stop until she was found.
This is the reality for WA Police officers every day, especially in regional WA.
Behind every successful rescue is experience, teamwork, and officers willing to go above and beyond, often with limited resources and increasing demand.
This outcome could have been very different.
It wasn’t, because our members were there.
The WA Police Union acknowledges every officer involved, alongside SES and volunteers, who helped bring this woman home safely.
👉 Our Members show up when it matters most. They deserve the support, staffing and resources to keep doing it.
