11 episodes

From murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the Western Australia Police Force take you inside criminal investigations, rescues and even some of the more bizarre situations they've found themselves in. These officers have been granted special permission to speak very openly for this podcast only. You’ll be given access to operational information never heard before and will hear in detail how each case unfolds. These in-depth and completely unscripted conversations give you an insight into stories only a police officer can tell.

Persons of Interest Western Australia Police Force

    • True Crime
    • 4.8 • 35 Ratings

From murderers to money launderers, thieves to thugs – police officers from the Western Australia Police Force take you inside criminal investigations, rescues and even some of the more bizarre situations they've found themselves in. These officers have been granted special permission to speak very openly for this podcast only. You’ll be given access to operational information never heard before and will hear in detail how each case unfolds. These in-depth and completely unscripted conversations give you an insight into stories only a police officer can tell.

    The Car Doesn't Lie

    The Car Doesn't Lie

    Sometimes, a car is the only witness to a crime, and you would be surprised at the stories it can tell. 
     Senior Constable Grant Hazell specialises in vehicle forensics, and he can get a lot of information about you from your car. He can extract information from cars to piece together how a crime was committed. 
     You’ll hear how a car provided vital clues that helped solve a murder. 
     The car never forgets and never lies…
    Want to help us solve cases just like these? Let’s Join Forces.
    Find out more about a career with WA Police: https://letsjoinforces.wa.gov.au/
    Disclaimer:
    This podcast may contain references to violence, explicit material and sexual abuse and may be disturbing for some listeners.
    If this content has caused you distress or you need support with issues related to abuse or trauma, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    Follow us on social media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WA.Police Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wa_police/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WA_Police TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wapolice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wapolice1829 Privacy Policy: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Privacy
    Copyright: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Copyright

    Credits
    Executive Producer: Joey Catanzaro
    Producer and Host: Sandra Di Girolamo
    Assistant Producer: Courtney Atkinson

    • 23 min
    The Lady in the Blue Dress

    The Lady in the Blue Dress

    An unbelievable coincidence, a sliding doors moment and an incredible eye for detail propelled Detective Senior Constable Ross Tselepis to the centre of an international money laundering ring.
     As this story unfolds you’ll hear exactly how the elaborate criminal web came unstuck. It’s the unfolding story of a bank, bags of cash, and the lady in the blue dress.
     
    Want to help us solve cases just like these? Let’s Join Forces.
    Find out more about a career with WA Police: https://letsjoinforces.wa.gov.au/
    Disclaimer:
    This podcast may contain references to violence, explicit material and sexual abuse and may be disturbing for some listeners.
    If this content has caused you distress or you need support with issues related to abuse or trauma, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    Follow us on social media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WA.Police Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wa_police/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WA_Police TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wapolice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wapolice1829 Privacy Policy: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Privacy
    Copyright: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Copyright

    Credits
    Executive Producer: Joey Catanzaro
    Producer and Host: Sandra Di Girolamo
    Assistant Producer: Courtney Atkinson

    • 25 min
    The Party is Definitely Over

    The Party is Definitely Over

    When the Regional Operations Group is called out they don’t mess around. There are two kinds of people at jobs like these…those who move on, and those who stay. This episode is about those who stay.
    Senior Constable Chelsea Sardinha will tell you what it’s like to be on the front line as angry crowds throw rocks and other projectiles and charge towards her yelling obscenities.
    You’ll hear how the ROG officers and supporting units work as a team to restore order from chaos to keep the community safe.

    Note:  This episode discusses an incident that occurred in 2017, and refers to the use of police dogs. Canine Section are no longer deployed to such incidents.
    Want to help us solve cases just like these? Let’s Join Forces.
    Find out more about a career with WA Police: https://letsjoinforces.wa.gov.au/
    Disclaimer:
    This podcast may contain references to violence, explicit material and sexual abuse and may be disturbing for some listeners.
    If this content has caused you distress or you need support with issues related to abuse or trauma, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    Follow us on social media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WA.Police Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wa_police/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WA_Police TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wapolice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wapolice1829 Privacy Policy: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Privacy
    Copyright: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Copyright

    Credits
    Executive Producer: Joey Catanzaro
    Producer and Host: Sandra Di Girolamo
    Assistant Producer: Courtney Atkinson

    • 30 min
    The Big Chase

    The Big Chase

    When you hear the police helicopter flying above, they’re normally looking for something or someone. 
    Senior Constable John GOBBELS shares a story about a kid who didn’t want to get caught, the big chase from the air that spanned more than 100 kilometres, and how sometimes if you want something done, you’ve got to do it yourself! 
    Want to help us solve cases just like these? Let’s Join Forces.
    Find out more about a career with WA Police: https://letsjoinforces.wa.gov.au/
    Disclaimer:
    This podcast may contain references to violence, explicit material and sexual abuse and may be disturbing for some listeners.
    If this content has caused you distress or you need support with issues related to abuse or trauma, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    Follow us on social media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WA.Police Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wa_police/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WA_Police TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wapolice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wapolice1829 Privacy Policy: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Privacy
    Copyright: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Copyright

    Credits
    Executive Producer: Joey Catanzaro
    Producer and Host: Sandra Di Girolamo
    Assistant Producer: Courtney Atkinson

    • 39 min
    The Serious Offender

    The Serious Offender

    Detective Sergeant Cam Auckland deals with the worst of the worst in his job at the Serious Offender Management Squad.
     You’ll hear how he had a hunch that something wasn’t quite right with an apologetic person who had made a serious mistake…was it just a lapse in judgement, or was it something more sinister?
    Want to help us solve cases just like these? Let’s Join Forces.
    Find out more about a career with WA Police: https://letsjoinforces.wa.gov.au/
    Disclaimer:
    This podcast may contain references to violence, explicit material and sexual abuse and may be disturbing for some listeners.
    If this content has caused you distress or you need support with issues related to abuse or trauma, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    Follow us on social media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WA.Police Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wa_police/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WA_Police TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wapolice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wapolice1829 Privacy Policy: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Privacy
    Copyright: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Copyright

    Credits
    Executive Producer: Joey Catanzaro
    Producer and Host: Sandra Di Girolamo
    Assistant Producer: Courtney Atkinson

    • 27 min
    Move on Mate

    Move on Mate

    This episode comes with a big…fat…warning, and required a lot of editing to ensure it remained clean! Sergeant Brad Richards-Scully tells you what it’s like to be paid to ride a horse at work…it’s a job unlike any other. But in this interview you’ll hear what happened the night Mounted Police came across a partygoer who just wouldn’t move on.   
    Want to help us solve cases just like these? Let’s Join Forces.
    Find out more about a career with WA Police: https://letsjoinforces.wa.gov.au/
    Disclaimer:
    This podcast may contain references to violence, explicit material and sexual abuse and may be disturbing for some listeners.
    If this content has caused you distress or you need support with issues related to abuse or trauma, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    Follow us on social media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WA.Police Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wa_police/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WA_Police TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wapolice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wapolice1829 Privacy Policy: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Privacy
    Copyright: https://www.police.wa.gov.au/Copyright

    Credits
    Executive Producer: Joey Catanzaro
    Producer and Host: Sandra Di Girolamo
    Assistant Producer: Courtney Atkinson

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
35 Ratings

35 Ratings

Buttface77 ,

Great Podcast

It’s a very interesting podcast that I look forward to every week with some very interesting stories/ crimes from the Wa Police

Arcana’s ,

Female podcaster too much

Great content, let down by poor attempt at rapport and ongoing interruptions of the interviewee.

Navy_Girl69 ,

Great Podcast

So good to hear first hand about the work WAPOL does

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