Dozens of police officers and staff were hit with criminal charges last financial year, a report tabled in Parliament this week has revealed.

According to the latest WA Police annual report, 26 sworn officers had faced criminal charges in the 2024-25 financial year, up from 16 in the year prior.

There was also three police staff or auxiliary officers facing charges, down from six.

A police spokesperson said the organisation took misconduct seriously, but did not reveal what charges were laid.

“In the past two years, the Western Australia Police Force has grown to its highest number of officers on record, and the highest standards of behaviour are expected of the more than 7000 police officers who serve the community of Western Australia,” they said.

“Any breaches of our code of conduc

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