Two police officers who bravely rescued a man engulfed in flames, the tech-team who delivered a world-first rollout of lower earth orbit satellite communications, and the detectives who led a complex investigation of national interest are among those who have been recognised at the Western Australia Police Force 2025 Recognition of Excellence (Roe) Awards.
Selected from more than 213 nominations, seven teams and five individuals were named winners at the prestigious awards night in acknowledgement of their dedication to the WA Police Force and the local communities they serve.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch congratulated all the finalists, and in particular, praised the winners and thanked them for their outstanding accomplishments.
"I am proud of the work my officers do every day keeping our community safe," Commissioner Blanch said.
"All too often, they do not receive the recognition they deserve for doing extraordinary things, 24/7, sacrificing and putting themselves in harm's way to protect those who need help.
"This year's award recipients represent the very best of the WA Police Force - whether it's responding in times of crisis, supporting families during their darkest hours, or pursuing offenders who threaten community safety.
"They don't do it for recognition. They step up because someone needs to step up, and they perform their duty, often under intense pressure and always with professionalism.
"Our agency and the broader WA community is stronger and safer because of their efforts. We are incredibly proud to have them stand as shining examples of our values."
Among the winners are Senior Constable Gemma Pick for her outstanding work with the Sex Crime Division and the team behind the world-first "Anywhere Communications Project."
Both were handpicked by the Commissioner of Police to receive the prestigious Brilliance in Policing Award.
Senior Constable Pick was nominated for her investigative work which utilised new forensic techniques and prioritised the wellbeing of victims and their families. Her dedication led to the successful conviction of an offender who committed drug and sexual offences against nine young women.
The "Anywhere Communications Project" involved teams from across the Technology portfolio who significantly improved officer safety, communication and access to critical systems in remote areas. They successfully installed satellite systems in more than 130 vehicles, upgraded 107 police stations and distributed 26 portable Starlink kits.
The Minister's Community Confidence Award recognised Cannington Police Station for demonstrating exceptional compassion and community spirit by coming together to support a local family facing hardship, and Fitzroy Crossing Police Station whose officers went above and beyond after a local home was vandalised and burgled.
Nominated for their investigation into a violent home invasion in Girrawheen, where offenders assaulted an elderly couple while impersonating police officers, the Joondalup Detectives Rapid High Harm Offender Response Team were named winners of the Metropolitan Award.
Also recognised among the team winners were Constable Ebony Seale and Senior Constable Travis McDiarmid from Roebourne Police Station. The pair bravely attempted to rescue a man engulfed in flames while responding to a vehicle crash, embodying the WA Police Force's core values of duty, integrity, teamwork and care.
2025 winners
