WA Police Chief Becomes ‘Vaccine Commander’ to Combat Low Jab Rates

West Australian Police Commissioner Chris Dawson speaks to the media during a press conference in Perth, Australia on Apr. 26, 2021. AAP Image/Richard Wainwright

The Western Australia (WA) government has elected its police commissioner as its new “vaccine commander” in a bid to bolster the state’s vaccine rollout.

WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson, who is also currently serving as the state’s emergency coordinator, will oversee the rollout and is tasked with maximising the number of West Australians willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.