The upgrade is part of a regional radio network replacement program, which began in mid-2009, and aimed at delivering a reliable, secure and supported digital voice network throughout regional WA.

WA Police currently has a digital trunked radio communications system in metropolitan and some regional areas via an implementation in January 2007.

The rip and replace project is effectively made up of four projects, including a replacement of the existing Regional Radio Network (RRN), and extending the 2007 upgrade to regional areas such as Geraldton, Albany, Kalgoorlie and Pilbara.

Digital terminal equipment will also replace current ageing analogue radio terminal equipment at regional police facilities and some 1200 police vehicles. Radio tower sites will also be upgraded to make them compliant, secure and ready for network implementation.

According to WA Police documents, the agency services one of the largest single police jurisdictions in the world with an area covering 2.5 million square kilometres and a population of over 2.1 million.