On behalf of the entire Western Australia Police Force, I extend my deepest condolences to our extended blue family in Victoria Police today.
To the friends and loved ones of those brave officers who were killed in the line of duty, we grieve with you.
To the officer seriously injured, and to your friends and loved ones, we say thank you for your sacrifice. We know the blue family in VICPOL will wrap their arms around those affected.
Thank you to all of you, for what you do and the sacrifices you and your families make keeping your community safe. WAPOL stands with you and grieves with you.
- Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch APM