WA Police Legacy
Supporting the Blue Family
WA Police Legacy provides welfare and support to WA Police Officers’ families when they lose their loved one.
Support is there for the partner left behind and for the children until they leave full time education.
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Financial assistance in times of hardship
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Social activities throughout the year including River cruises, High Teas, Bingo, Sundowners.
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Education assistance
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Group Camps
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Driving lesson assistance
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Christmas Vouchers
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Personal visits in times of need and assistance.
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Trips to sporting events
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Police Remembrance Day
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Tailored support
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Who We Support
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Police Families
Surviving spouse and children of deceased officers
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Retired Officers
Former contributing WA Police Officers who have since retired due to age or medical incapacity
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Serving Officers
WA Police Officers
Support Us
Funding is provided from fundraising events held throughout the year, Police Officers’ tax deductible contributions, and through generous donations from local businesses and members of the public.
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Workplace Giving
Find out moreWA Police Force employees can set up fortnightly deductions direct from their pay
Contact Personnel Services or set up via My Donations Tab on SIMR Lite
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Honour Roll
ON THIS DAY WE REMEMBER
Geoffrey L. BOWEN
Detective Sergeant
On 2nd of March 1994, Detective Sergeant Bowen arrived for duty at the National Crime Authority, Waymouth Street, Adelaide, where he was seconded at that time.
Detective Sergeant Bowen was advised by the building security that there was a large parcel addressed to him at the security desk. After retrieving the parcel, Detective Sergeant Bowen returned with his colleague Peter Wallis to their office.
As Detective Sergeant Bowen opened the parcel, there was a large explosion, killing him instantly and seriously injuring Peter Wallis who was nearby.
Detective Sergeant Bowen was cremated at Karrakatta Cemetery on 11th of March 1994 and received a Police funeral with full honours.
Detective Sergeant Bowen is survived by his wife Jane and two young sons who later became serving police officers in the WA Police Force.
Peter J. McMANUS
Constable
At about 9pm on 2nd of March 1955, Constable McManus and Constable Thompson were off duty when they observed a Richard Morris, who was known to them, driving a truck erratically on the Northwest Coastal Highway, Northampton, a short time later they stopped the vehicle on Gwalla St, Northampton.
As both officers walked towards the truck, Morris removed a rifle from his truck shooting Constable McManus in the chest at close range, Constable Thompson grabbed Morris and wrestled the firearm from him, but Morris escaped when Constable Thompson tended to Constable McManus, who died at the scene.
Morris was later captured and convicted of the murder of Constable McManus; he was sentenced to death but was later commuted to 23 years in prison.Constable McManus was given a
Police funeral with full honours.
Events
WA Police Legacy conducts a variety of social and fundraising events throughout the year.
Such as High Teas, Bingo, River Cruise, Lunches, plus Charity Cycle rides, Golf, Footy, Rugby and our Gala Ball.
We hope to see you at our next event!
The Police Ode
As the sun surely sets:
dawn will see it arise,
for service, above self,
demands its own prize.
You have fought the good fight:
life’s race has been run,
and peace, your reward,
for eternity begun.
And we that are left,
shall never forget,
rest in peace friend and colleague,
for the sun has now set.
We will remember.
We will remember.
Hasten the dawn.