Carolina Wilga: Satellite internet technology helped WA Police in search for missing backpacker
Officers in remote parts of the state are using the Starlink network to remain connected to critical systems where mobile coverage isn't available.
'Over 200 vehicles in regional WA have now been fitted with Starlink,' Police Commissioner Col Blanch said.
'In Carolina Wilga's search and rescue we had three vehicle all with Starlink capability. In the past WA Police would have zero communications, or very sketchy communications. We would really struggle with our land searches.'
The technology has been implemented by the Anywhere Communications Team, who were winners at the WA Police Force Recognition of Excellence Awards this week for their contribution.
'It's extraordinary for our police officer who have the full ability to use all of the data, collect all of the information and to plot every path they need to go to do these searches,' the Commissioner said.
'They (officers) are safe but also we do our job much better out in the field.'
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