Karl O'Callaghan

Commissioner of the WA Police since 2004, Karl O'Callaghan joined the Western Australia Police as a 17-year-old Police Cadet in December 1973. He graduated as Dux of the Police Academy in January 1976. Commissioner O'Callaghan has a Bachelor of Education with 1st Class Honours and in 1998 he became the first police officer in the history of the WA Police to complete a PhD. He is married with four children. When he is not involved in his 'day job' the Commissioner is a member of a local rock band called 'The Filth', playing guitar and singing. 'The Filth' raises money for various charities.