Col Blanch

Col Blanch

police commissioner Australia

Col Blanch is the Western Australia Police Commissioner, responsible for overseeing policing operations in the state. He has gained attention for his comments regarding the investigation into Martin Glynn, who was arrested for endorsing a violent attack and possessing firearms. Blanch noted that the investigation was in its early stages and that there had been no prior concerns about Glynn before this incident.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
123,449
Power
5,617$
Sentiment
6.43
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 6.50 0.10% +0% 67,886,011 70,825 $2,700,000 2,817$
Australia 2 6.50 0.19% +0% 25,499,884 48,113 $1,380,000 2,604$
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,511 $210,000 196$
Totals 5 98,208,128 123,449 $4,290,000 5,617$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Western Australia's Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the incident was being treated as a 'hostile act'. 6

BBC: Australian PM says man who allegedly tried to bomb rally deserves 'full force of law'

Australia Australia: WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the man who allegedly threw the object was arrested immediately. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: WA Police confirm home-made bomb thrown into Invasion Day rally crowd

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Col Blanch described the device as 'very rudimentary' and assured there was no ongoing threat to the community. 7

BBC: Perth plaza evacuated after man throws device into crowd

New Zealand New Zealand: Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the man was not believed to be part of a network. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Australian man charged over post allegedly backing Bondi attack

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch mentioned that there was no previous record of concern for Martin Glynn. 5

BBC: Australian man charged after endorsing Bondi attack had weapons stockpile, police say