Mick Kelly spent 33 years working on the frontline of the WA Police Force, reaching the rank of senior sergeant, and was elected to the role of WA Police Union senior vice president in November 2018 and president in 2021. He has been a director of the union since 2009 and was treasurer for six years from 2012 to 2018.
Mr Kelly was also the WA Police Union's 24/7 On Call Emergency Director from 2011 to 2022. In this role, he was available to provide assistance or guidance when required, and was the conduit between its members and WAPU’s legal team, police chaplains and Health, Welfare & Safety Branch Representatives for critical incidents offering operational support across Western Australia. He also chairs the legal committee and manages WAPU's operations division. Throughout his twelve years on the board, Mr Kelly has accompanied the WAPU field officers on visits to nearly all metropolitan and regional stations along with lock-up facilities, and understands the importance of a getting out and meeting members to gather a true perspective of the unique challenges placed on each of them.
In addition to his role with WAPU, he also holds positions on both the WA Police Legacy Board and Police Families Assistance Council.
