Chris Dawson was in the 6PR studios on Wednesday morning for his last appearance on the Breakfast program as WA Police Commissioner.

The state's top cop, who will become the next WA Governor and be succeeded by his deputy Col Blanch, shared rare insights about his time in the job and memorable moments.  

He told Gareth Parker there were many operational highlights, "none more emotive" than the rescue of four-year-old Cleo Smith, who was abducted from a campsite in WA's north, then found 18 days later, late last year. 

"It was remarkable because it uplifted everyone in the community," Dawson said, recalling how even hard-nosed prisoners cheered upon learning of the news.

Chris Dawson was in the 6PR studios on Wednesday morning for his last appearance on the Breakfast program as WA Police Commissioner.
The state's top cop, who will become the next WA Governor and be succeeded by his deputy Col Blanch, shared rare insights about his time in the job and memorable moments.  
He told Gareth Parker there were many operational highlights, "none more emotive" than the rescue of four-year-old Cleo Smith, who was abducted from a campsite in WA's north, then found 18 days later, late last year. 
"It was remarkable because it uplifted everyone in the community," Dawson said, recalling how even hard-nosed prisoners cheered upon learning of the news.

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

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