- WA Police welcomes new Incident Command Vehicle and Forward Command Vehicles
- $3.7 million investment, delivering enhanced capacity to support major operations and critical incidents across WA
- The Cook Government is delivering on its commitment to further enhance community safety with world-class police resources and technology
The Western Australian Police Force has acquired three new command vehicles boosting officers' capacity to modern policing demands.
Known as the Incident Command Vehicle (ICV) and Forward Command Vehicles (FCV), the new fleet is capable of being deployed at short notice to assist frontline officers across the State, over extended periods of time.
The WA Police Force has received one custom-built ICV with an office-type interior with workstations and two smaller FCV's worth a total investment of $3.7 million.
The ICV will be deployed to large-scale events such as Leavers WA or missing person searches, standing ready for use at any other major event or critical incident requiring the convenience of an operational support facility on the road.
These vehicles are also equipped with enhanced digital communication systems, allowing connectivity to all emergency response partner agencies, ensuring officers remain updated with vital and evolving information.
A specialist police unit, the Emergency Operations Unit, within the Counter Terrorism and Emergency Response Command, will manage the new fleet.
As stated by Police Minister Reece Whitby:
"These new command vehicles are extremely vital assets to our growing Western Australia Police Force, ensuring officers have the capability they need to serve our community.
"As modern policing rapidly evolves, it's important our WA Police Force is equipped with mobile offices, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of our response.
"The Cook Government is committed to ensuring our police officers are equipped with world-class resources, and this new fleet is a prime example of the modern technology we're delivering to the front line."
