- Outdoor Recreation
- Gardening
- Playing Sports
CLAIRE PRICE
TOM PRICE
Summary
Experienced police officer with over 15 years’ service and a background in the Australian Defence Forces ARMY Reserves, bringing strong skills in emergency services response, crisis management and public safety. Adept at working under pressure, managing high-risk situations and making quick, informed decisions. Demonstrates excellent teamwork, leadership, and communication abilities alongside a commitment to maintaining physical fitness and resilience. Highly adaptable in dynamic environments with a proven track record in search and rescue operations, crowd control and community engagement. Ready to leverage extensive experience in safety and emergency services to contribute in any high stakes setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
General Duties Police Officer
WA Police
01.2025 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls regarding disturbances, domestic violence, road trauma, property disputes, and other community safety concerns.
- Conduct investigations; gathering evidence such as first accounts, statements, physical material and prepare reports for prosecution for court.
- Conduct high-visibility patrols to prevent crime and maintain community confidence.
- Build strong relationships with the Shire of Ashburton, locals Primary’s schools and Secondary Schools and Aboriginal communities such as Wakathuni and Youngaleena.
- Engage in proactive policing initiatives addressing the sell and supply of Cannabis and Methamphetamine to the community.
- Conduct traffic enforcement duties; breath tests and vehicle seizures for recidivist licencing offenders.
- Assist with search and rescue operations, major incidents, and emergency management tasks in remote areas.
- Contribute to Station governance record keeping, fleet matter sand Human Resourcing.
Covert Police Officer
WA Police
01.2022 - Current
- Obtain Negative Vetting Level 2 Security Clearance
- Conduct threat assessments
- Provide physical protection, including armed close-personal protection when required.
- Plan and conduct covert security operations, surveillance counter-measures, and secure transport.
- Maintain an alternate identity
- Gather, assess, and manage sensitive intelligence holdings to prepare operational documentation, risk assessments, and secure case files.
- Always maintain strict confidentiality and information security.
- Undertake specialised training in close-protection tactics, covert operations, and protective intelligence whilst maintaining high level of firearms skillsets.
- Uphold ethical standards and maintain psychological resilience for high-pressure, sensitive environments.
Army Reserves (Driver) Australian Defence Force Pilbara Regiment
01.2011 - Current
- Operate a variety of military vehicles, including light and medium rigid armoured and soft plated trucks, 4WDs, armoured troop carriers, buses, and specialised logistics vehicles.
- Transport personnel, equipment, stores, and ammunition in accordance with Defence safety and security requirements.
- Conduct convoy driving, off-road driving, and tactical vehicle movement in both training and field environments.
- Perform daily servicing, pre-deployment checks, and post-operation maintenance on vehicles.
- Maintain soldiering skills including first aid, weapons handling, fieldcraft, communications and fitness requirements.
- Demonstrate discipline, reliability, and adherence to Defence values and command structures.
Road Policing Group Crash Investigator, WA Police
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Responding to serious and fatal crash scenes across the Perth metropolitan area, ensuring public safety, scene preservation and evidence gathering.
- Collaborate with Department of Fire and Rescue Services, Saint John’s Ambulance, Department of Health and WA Chemistry Centre.
- Triaging a high volume of crash reports and prioritising investigations.
- Arrest and interviewing members of the public adhering to Police investigative standards.
- Prepare detailed witness accounts, statements, and briefs for court proceedings.
- Liaising with vehicle examiners and Major Crash Investigators to secure Expert Witness reports and technical vehicle data.
- Provide support to victims of trauma.
Police Mounted Patrol Officer
WA Police
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Conduct proactive patrols on horseback in Perth Metropolitan area to deter crime and enhance police visibility.
- Assist in Land Search and Rescue Operations for missing people liaising with local shire councils, Fire and Emergency Services, State Emergency Services and Red Cross.
- Respond on horseback to incidents as first responders when mounted at nightlife and public precincts such as Perth CBD and Northbridge dealing with anti-social behaviour.
- Provide specialist mounted support during large-scale events such as Australia Day Sky show, New Years Eve, Perth Royal Show, summer music festivals, sporting events and public protests and gatherings for example; ‘Roe8’ and ‘Blacks Lives Matter’
- Work closely with Public Order Response Groups and local command teams to maintain safety and minimise harm during declared out of control gatherings.
- Travel to remote communities to provide a visible Policing presence and effective crime response. For example, Northam, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton and Albany.
- Represent the police service at community events, parades, educational activities, and ceremonial duties.
- Perform daily horse care/ grooming and riding proficiency.
- Conduct daily operation policing administration; crime reporting, sanctions and court prosecution paperwork.
Close Personal Protection Officer
Dignitary Protection Unit WA Police
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provide daily seamless close personal protection to the Premier and Governor of Western Australia during public engagements, official functions, movements, and private events.
- Provide protection to visiting dignitaries to Western Australia such as but not limited to the Australian Prime Minister, Governor General of Australia, British Royal Family and Ambassador of Israel.
- Conduct foot formations, escort duties, and close-quarters protection strategies tailored to the principal’s needs in conjunction with foreign Police and military agencies and the Australian Federal Police.
- Coordinate motorcade operations, secure transport routes, and contingency planning.
- Maintain high levels of physical fitness, firearms proficiency, CBRN training and advance first aid skills.
Patrol/ Inquiry Officer
Wembley Police Station, WA Police
01.2012 - 01.2014
Patrol/ Inquiry Officer
Palmyra Police Station, WA Police
01.2009 - 01.2012
Education
Certificate III Fitness - Fia Fit Nation
Fitness Institute Australia
Sydney, NSW01.2016
Diploma of Public Safety - Policing
WA Police Academy
Joondalup, WA01.2010
Skills
- Crisis management
- Leadership
- Search and rescue
- Community engagement
- Public safety
- Conflict resolution
- Risk assessment
- Report writing
- Relationship building and management
- Integrity and honesty
- Criminal investigations
- Emergency management
- Community relations
Interests
Timeline
General Duties Police Officer
WA Police
01.2025 - Current
Covert Police Officer
WA Police
01.2022 - Current
Road Policing Group Crash Investigator, WA Police
01.2019 - 01.2025
Police Mounted Patrol Officer
WA Police
01.2016 - 01.2019
Close Personal Protection Officer
Dignitary Protection Unit WA Police
01.2014 - 01.2016
Patrol/ Inquiry Officer
Wembley Police Station, WA Police
01.2012 - 01.2014
Army Reserves (Driver) Australian Defence Force Pilbara Regiment
01.2011 - Current
Patrol/ Inquiry Officer
Palmyra Police Station, WA Police
01.2009 - 01.2012
Certificate III Fitness - Fia Fit Nation
Fitness Institute Australia
Diploma of Public Safety - Policing
WA Police Academy
INTERESTS
Participating in a number of sporting activities, Swimming, Parenting my children, Volunteering with the WA Fire and Rescue Services
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- 2025: National WHS General Construction -NSW Government – CPCWHS1001- TCP Training
- 2025: Work Safely at Heights – NSW Government - RIIWHS204E Sydney Rescue Consultants
- 2025: Basic Army Engineering Fundamentals- Australian Defence Force
- 2024: Advanced First Aid HLTAID014- Core Training
- 2024: Advanced Resuscitation HLTAID015- Core Training
- 2023: 40 MAN Driver (MR) WITH 8T Trailer- Australian Defence Force
- 2021: Covert Operations Officer- WA Police
- 2019: Breath Operator, Twin Combo II Drug Tester, Speed Detection and Tyre Deflation System Operator- WA Police
- 2019: WA Police Supervisors Course- WA Police
- 2017: Land Search and Rescue Coordinator- WA Police
- 2017: Heavy Combination Vehicle license (Automatic transmission) – WA Department of Transport.
- 2016: Protected Mobility (Bushmaster) Driver- Australian Defence Force
- 2016: Police Mounted Patrol Officer Course- WA Police
- 2015: Priority 1 Emergency Response Driving Course- WA Police
- 2015: Mercedes G- Wagon 4x4 and 6x6 with trailer (driver)- Australian Defence Force
- 2015: Close Personal Protection Officer- WA Police
- 2012: Frontline Forensic Officer- WA Police
- 2011: Soldier Army Basic Recruit Training – Australian Defence Force
- 2011: Certificate III Policing- WA Police
- 2010: Diploma of Public Safety and Policing- WA Police