The Western Australian Police Legacy Incorporated was established in 1992. It was the joint initiative of the Western Australian Police Union of Workers and the Western Australia Police.
The Police Legacy Board has eight elected members including representation from the Commissioner of Police, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, WA Police Widows Guild, WA Police Union of Workers and the WA Police Retired Officers Association.
In May 2002 the management of the WA Police Union of Workers in consultation with the Commissioner of Police and the Board of WA Police Legacy Inc decided to undertake a complete restructure of the organisation.
There are currently 291 widows, 1 widowers and 36 children under 20 years of age being supported by WA Police Legacy.
The office is situated at 4th Floor, 573 Hay Street, Perth.Contact can be made through the office by telephoning (08) 92687730 Facsimile (08) 9268 7744or mail to Post Office Box 87, Victoria Park 6979.