Western Australia has a new Police Commissioner, with Col Blanch appointed to the WA Police top job today.
Mr Blanch joined WA Police in 2018 as an Assistant Commissioner after serving with Victoria Police and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.
He has served as a Deputy Commissioner in the WA Police Force for the past three years, overseeing key portfolios including Gang Crime, Homicide, Organised Crime, and State Intelligence.
Over almost 30 years of law enforcement, Mr Blanch has held several high-profile roles including Chair of the WA State Emergency Coordination Group, Former Executive Director of Intelligence for the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, and Australian Crime Commission State Manager for Victoria.
Mr Blanch will become the 29th Commissioner of the Western Australia Police Force and take stewardship of a world class Police Force that works tirelessly to earn the trust of the community.
Mr Blanch’s appointment is for five years commencing July 15, 2022.
