WA Police Legacy is a charitable organisation formed in 1992 to assist with the welfare of Police Officers’ families to ensure they are not in want of assistance and support when they lose a loved one.

Our Values

  • Compassion

    Appreciate and practice sensitivity to the difficulty of others.

    Express kindness, care and empathy.

    Recognise the impact we have on Police Legacy Stakeholders.

  • Integrity

    Act in accordance with the Police Legacy values.

    Demonstrate honesty and transparency in all interactions, decision making and activities.

    Place the service of others above self.

  • Respect

    Treat each other in the same way we treat those we serve.

    Accept others for who they are to foster a caring and safe environment for service.

    Assist Police Legacy Stakeholders to self-determination rather than deciding individual’s needs.

  • Trust

    Create trusting and enduring relationships.

    Act with discretion in the activities of the Board and service to Police Legacy Stakeholders.

    Contribute to building trust through the creation of certainty, confidentiality and support for Police Legacy Stakeholders.
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Our Patron

Col Blanch APM

Police Commissioner

Mr Blanch joined the WA Police Force as Assistant Commissioner, Intelligence & Command in June 2018. He was appointed Deputy Commissioner in November 2018 and on 15 July 2022 he was appointed the 29th Commissioner of Police.

Commissioner Blanch is a strong advocate for the work WA Police Legacy does in supporting Police families.

Board of Directors

  • Commander Quentin Flatman APM

    Chairman

  • Senior Sergeant Stephen Lightfoot

    Vice Chairman

  • Sergeant James Parker

    Treasurer

  • Sergeant John Elder

    Board Member

  • Commander Paul Coombes APM

    Board Member

  • Detective Senior Constable Natalee Cunningham

    Board Member

  • Senior Sergeant Scott Gillis

    Board Member

  • Inspector Dale Robinson APM

    Board Member

  • Detective Inspector David Gorton

    Board Member

  • Superintendent Gene Pears

    Board Member

  • Assistant Commissioner Kate Taylor APM

    Board Member

  • Senior Sergeant Sam Brocklesby

    Board Member

  • Superintendent Paul Van Noort

    Commissioner of Police Representative

  • Mr Michael Burnby APM

    Retired Officers Representative

  • Mrs Annette Stagg

    WA Police Widows Representative

  • Mr Dave Flaherty

    WA Police Union of Workers Representative

  • Wayne Warfield

    Police Chaplain

  • Paul Trimble

    Police Chaplain

  • Darren Hultgren

    Police Chaplain

  • David Ladner

    Police Chaplain

  • Ev Heard

    Police Chaplain

  • Olive O'Brien

    Police Chaplain

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WA Police Legacy Team

  • Jill Willoughby OAM

    Secretary/Manager

  • Sergeant Ian Stewart APM

    Assistant Manager

  • Sarah Pride

    Administration / Events Assistant

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