Law enforcement
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 security licence
Private security activities within Western Australia are governed by the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and the Security and Related Activities (Control) Regulations 1997.
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.
Apply for commercial carriers and warehouseman exemption
Any person, who in the ordinary course of their business, carries or stores a firearm or ammunition for another person in Western Australia is required to obtain an exemption from the Commissioner of Police (or delegate), Section 8(1) (g) Firearms Act 1973.
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.
Hosting responsible parties
You could be held partly or fully responsible for something that happens to one of your guests at your party.
Pay a parking fine
If you have received a parking fine you need to contact the local council where the fine was issued.
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 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 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.
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.
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.