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Frontline Policing Do you have what it takes?
Police Officers step up to meet a challenge, stay cool under pressure and are drawn to helping people.
Games
Step into the World of Policing
Test your skills, select a game to play.
Game Scenarios
Videos
Game Instructions
How good is your memory?
You will next see a mugshot of the crook. Try to remember as much as possible, as you will need to recreate their appearance.
What Happened?
Pay attention to the following video and the sequences in which each event takes place.
What happens next?
Watch the following video and try to predict what happens next.
Game Instructions continued
What Happened?
Sort the events in the order, in which they happened.
What happens next?
Select what you think happens next in the video.
Mug Shot game
Mug Shot Original
Mug Shot Recreation
Mug Shot options
What Happened? game
Tap and drag to reorder
- Driver abandoned car
- Car lost a wheel
- Stinger deployed
What Happens Next game
Get Police Fit Exercise every day. Here’s how...
Push-ups x 15
Start in the push up position, hands slightly wider than your shoulders. Keep your ankles, knees, hips and shoulders in a straight line.
Bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the ground. Stop when your elbows reach 90 degrees then push back up to the starting position.
Squats x 20
Put your feet shoulder width apart. Have your hips back, knees behind your toes and back straight.
Bend your knees to drop your bottom towards your ankles until your knees get to 90 degrees, then push back up to standing.
Prone Bridge x 60 seconds
Lie in a plank position, resting on your elbows and toes.
Elbows should be under your shoulders.
Hold your body in a straight line with your shoulders, hips and knees all even.
Sit-ups x 20
Start lying on your back with your knees bent at 90 degrees.
Hands on your thighs with arms straight, pull your chest towards your knees while sliding your wrists up to knees.
Hold for a moment then lower back to the ground slowly.
Tricep dips x 15
Rest your hands on a bench or table, fingers over the edge, pointing to the ground.
With your legs bent, lower yourself until your elbows reach 90 degrees.
Keep your back close to the bench and your elbows next to your body.
Burpees x 10
From a standing position drop into a squat with your hands on the ground.
Jump your feet back together into a push up position. Do a push up.
Bring your feet back together between your hands, then jump up to stand.
Supine Pull-ups x 10
Lie with your chest directly under a bar or rail at a park.
Grip the bar, shoulder width apart, then pull yourself towards the bar, keeping your body straight.
Lower yourself gently to the ground.
Get Police Ready Here's some advice from Police Officers
Stay at school.
Finishing Year 12 leaves your options open and helps guide your choices on your own path to becoming a Police Officer.
Keep working hard in English.
Every one needs good communication skills, but Police Officers need to be especially skilled.
They need to confidently speak and listen to people from all walks of life.
Join a sporting club, volunteer, get a part-time job, help-out your friends.
Being part of a team can be very rewarding and can help you learn about teamwork.
WA Police Officers are leaders in our community, be a leader among your friends first.
Keep yourself and your friends safe.
Be smart about who you spend your time with in person and online.
Think things through. Choices you make now may limit your options in the future.
Look for ways to challenge yourself, and then back yourself to meet them.
Commit to what you believe in.
Being a POLICE OFFICER Hear from Police Officers about what they think of the job
A Great Combination
"I was really interested in science coming out of school and then I sort of swayed more towards criminology and justice and law. And got a real interest in that, and then policing was a good job that had all of that in it."
Go After What you Want
"I said to my family, I want to be a Police Officer eventually and that’s what I’ll be applying for.
I had a lot of support and everyone knew I was trying for that and everyone was very very proud of me when I got it. And I was proud of myself.
It’s what I set my mind to and it’s what I went after."
Take the Lead
"As a Police Officer when you go to a critical situation, you’re looked upon by the community to be able to take charge.
That’s a responsibility that can be thrust upon you, without you even really knowing that’s happening.
Over a period of time and being exposed to varying degrees, you do develop an inherent ability to lead and to take control."
Not Everyone says Thank You
"You could be helping the community by having to arrest someone and put them before the court and they may well go to prison.
It might not seem like you’re helping that person and they probably won’t think you’re helping them either.
But that’s what you need to do to keep the community safe and also potentially hopefully divert that person from doing something wrong again."
It’s not like TV
"Frontline policing is totally different to what you see on tv.
It is the best thing.
You go to obviously different situations, different houses, different jobs all day.
But it’s the background knowledge of how do I deal with a person, speaking to them, one on one, understanding different cultures, understanding how to speak to different people. It’s what makes you a Police Officer basically."
Do you know what it takes? Police Quiz
Question 1
1 / 10
How long does it take the Police helicopter to travel the 45km from Jandakot Airport to the Joondaup Police Academy’?
Correct! The WA Police helicopter can cover 45km in 15 minutes: about 3 times faster than driving.
Unlucky! The WA Police helicopter can cover 45km in 15 minutes: about 3 times faster than driving.
Question 2
2 / 10
When are Police Officers considered ‘on duty’?
Correct! Police Officers have to uphold the law 24/7.
Unlucky! Police Officers have to uphold the law 24/7.
Question 3
3 / 10
How heavy is the vest and other equipment Police Officers wear?
Correct! Police Officers carry a firearm, TASER, pepper spray, baton, and other equipment that can weight up to 7kg. Imagine trying to run after someone wearing all that equipment.
Unlucky! Police Officers carry a firearm, TASER, pepper spray, baton, and other equipment that can weight up to 7kg. Imagine trying to run after someone wearing all that equipment.
Question 4
4 / 10
Police use the ‘Phonetic Alphabet’ as a code when spelling things over the radio: what code would be needed to spell P-O-L-I-C-E?
Correct! Papa – Oscar – Lima – India – Charlie – Echo. It’s important to make sure names and number plates are correct so they use recognised words to confirm the letters.
Unlucky! Papa – Oscar – Lima – India – Charlie – Echo. It’s important to make sure names and number plates are correct so they use recognised words to confirm the letters.
Question 5
5 / 10
What breed of dog is most suited to working with WA Police?
We actually train German and Dutch Shepherds, Labradors, Springer Spaniels and Rottweilers for the different roles:
· Explosives Detection
· Drug Detection
· Passive Alert
· General Purpose
We actually train German and Dutch Shepherds, Labradors, Springer Spaniels and Rottweilers for the different roles:
· Explosives Detection
· Drug Detection
· Passive Alert
· General Purpose
Question 6
6 / 10
How long is a Police Dog’s active service?
Correct! Police Dogs usually start in active service at about 2 years of age and are retired at 9 years of age. They are then kept by their handler as a family pet.
Unlucky! Police Dogs usually start in active service at about 2 years of age and are retired at 9 years of age. They are then kept by their handler as a family pet.
Question 7
7 / 10
Do Police Recruits get paid?
Correct! Recruits are paid during the two years it takes to learn to be a Police Officer. There is a mix of Academy and on the job learning.
Unlucky! Recruits are paid during the two years it takes to learn to be a Police Officer. There is a mix of Academy and on the job learning.
Question 8
8 / 10
How much does the suit a bomb squad technician wears weigh?
Correct! WA Police Officers in the Bomb Squad wear protective suits when working with explosives that weigh about 45kg – not the easiest thing to try and do careful work in!
Unlucky! WA Police Officers in the Bomb Squad wear protective suits when working with explosives that weigh about 45kg – not the easiest thing to try and do careful work in!
Question 9
9 / 10
Police horses wear boots – true or false?
Correct! WA Police horses wear special boots that allow them to walk on any surface, even over glass, and stop them from slipping in the wet.
Unlucky! WA Police horses wear special boots that allow them to walk on any surface, even over glass, and stop them from slipping in the wet.
Question 10
10 / 10
How heavy are the bags used for ‘bag lift and carry’ for Police Officer Recruits?
Correct! Recruits have to be able to pick up and walk with 35kg bags. It’s to practice for carrying people and things when they’re on the job.
Unlucky! Recruits have to be able to pick up and walk with 35kg bags. It’s to practice for carrying people and things when they’re on the job.
The rewards of Being a Police Officer
Make a Difference
Step up to the challenge of being a leader and positive role model in our community.
Be the one who stands out in a crowd.
Meet the Challenge Together
Police Officers work in pairs and teams.
They learn to trust, push, support, back, lead and rely on each other.
Be welcomed to the WA Police family.
Not what you Expect
Police Officers do a huge range of roles. No two days that are the same.
There’s always something unexpected. You’ll have no idea what’s going to happen next.
Paid to Train
Police Officers are paid from day one at the Academy.
Learning to be a Police Officer takes two years, Police Academy training and practical on the job learning.
Keep WA Safe
Police Officers look out for us and protect us. They’re the people everyone looks to, running towards the things we get to walk away from.
Always Learning
Police Officers are always learning from each other.
They’re given regular up-date training to keep their skills and knowledge fresh.
What Next?
- Talk to your school careers counsellor.
- Check out Step Forward, the WA Police recruitment website.
