Businesses owned by Australian police officers.
Current and former police across every state. Verified ownership before listing. Many offer discounts to fellow first responders and veterans — filter on the directory to see who.
Why police-owned businesses are worth backing
Policing teaches a particular set of habits — situational awareness, calm under pressure, written discipline, the ability to make a decision and stand by it. Officers who go into business carry those habits with them, whether they’re running a one-person trade, a multi-site service or a professional firm. You’re not punting on someone learning on the job; you’re hiring someone who has already been tested and stayed steady.
Across the directory you’ll see police owners in close personal protection, defensive driving, firearms training, workplace investigations, security consulting, gym ownership, building and trades, and a long tail of hospitality and professional services that have nothing to do with the job at all. The common thread isn’t the industry — it’s the operator behind the business.
How we verify before they list
Police-owned listings are checked against current or former warrant card details, payroll evidence, or a verifiable reference inside the relevant state or federal force. Documents are sighted, not stored long-term. If someone claims police ownership and can’t back it up, they don’t list — which is the entire reason the “Verified” badge is worth anything to the community looking at it.
If you’re a serving or former officer running a business and you’re not on here yet, that’s an oversight on our side. The listing is free for life and the application takes about five minutes.
Massages By Sarah
Health & Medical
At Massages by Sarah, we invite you to step into a realm of unparalleled relaxation, where stress melts away and serenity prevails.
3rd Alarm Coffee Company
Retail
Firefighter-founded. Proudly serving great coffee to Australian first responders.
Adelaide AI Receptionist
Other Trade / Service Business
Adelaide AI Receptionist provides a receptionist platform that answers calls, handles enquiries and manages bookings 24/7 to ensure that your business never misses a call.
All Spas and Pools
Pool Builder
All Spas and Pools is a first responder owned business based in Adelaide, South Australia.
CircadianStrong
Other Trade / Service Business
Australian apparel and community brand built for shift workers, first responders and those training through fatigue, long hours and real life.
Clean Sheet Driving Academy
Driving Instructor
Clean Sheet Driving Academy is a first responder owned driving school brought to you by Leanne Trimboli.
Code One Support
Health & Medical
Code One Support exists for first responders and families who are carrying the weight of the job and don't quite know where to put it.
Coffs Coast Driving Academy
Driving Instructor
Coffs Coast Driving Academy provides calm, supportive driving lessons focused on safety, confidence, and real-world skills. Using my experience as a former NSW Police Officer, I specialise in helping anxious, nervous, & neurodiverse learners feel safe behind the wheel
Dee's on Yorkes
Accommodation
Great affordable Holiday accommodation situated in the small township of Warooka, Southern Yorke Peninsula.
Drive With Us
Driving Instructor
Join thousands of successful drivers. We provide modern, safe, and personalised driving lessons to help you pass your test the first time.
Goodrich Home Loans
Mortgage Broker
A family-owned business offering home loan advice at no cost to you.
Grayridge Finance
Mortgage Broker
Mortgage Broker - Specialising in lending solutions for emergency services workers and those recovering from injury. I have access to a specialist lender for emergency service workers that is not available to any other mortgage broker
Henley Beach Protein Co
Gym / Wellness
More than supplements — a community built around health, fitness and the great Australian outdoors.
Jessica Zarnow- Harcourts Coast and Vines
Real Estate
Real Estate Sales/Property Management Services. Selling homes across the Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide Hills and Metropolitan Adelaide
Jodie Cole Coaching
Coaching
Jodie has built a successful Coaching business over the past 12 years. She has provided impactful mentorship to clients of the South Australian Business Chamber for the last 8 years, which led to her recognition as the Mentor of the Year in 2021.
Luna Nutrition
Education
Teaching shift workers how to improve their energy, digestion and long term health with realistic, roster-friendly nutrition education designed for shift work.
Moore to Explore
Other Trade / Service Business
Travel Advisor services
Osh Jones - Noakes Nickolas
Real Estate
Osh brings a unique perspective to real estate, following a distinguished career as a Police Officer and specialist police negotiator.
Protector Series
Retail
Custom phone cases designed and printed in Australia. Personalised designs, professional concepts and custom creations for first responders, veterans, families and everyday users.
Rushys Bicycle Garage
Fitness
Boutique Destination bicycle shop in Agnes Water Qld
SA Construction Pre-Wetting
Construction
Fixed-cost site pre-wetting for construction sites across South Australia — commercial-grade kit, engineer-spec compliant.
Shift focus health
Health & Medical
Supplements and essential products such as sleep masks and ear plugs
Tactical Yoga Australia
Gym / Wellness
I help first responders and veterans understand the impact of stress, trauma, and service on the mind and body. Through practical yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness, we help our people build resilience, reconnect, and know they’re not alone.
Thermadore
Technology
Helping busy families save time, money and stress in the kitchen with simple, healthy everyday cooking using Thermomix. Offering relaxed cooking experiences, practical support and ongoing inspiration across South Australia.
Frontline Mental Health
Mental Health
Mental health training and consulting for workplaces across Australia — built by veterans, first responders and people who've walked the path.
Lead Flux
Marketing
Lead Flux helps service-based businesses generate better leads, follow up faster, and turn more enquiries into booked jobs — using websites, ads, automation, AI and conversion-focused marketing systems.
A Healthy Shift
Coaching
Shift Work Coach | Night Shift Specialist - Frontline Health and Emergency Services
RE;SHIFT OFFICIAL PTY LTD
Retail
Premium gear for first responders. Built by a veteran and a paramedic, designed for the shift, not the showroom.
Vascend
Marketing
Veteran and first responder-owned business ecosystem operating across ecommerce, brand partnerships, media and digital business through the broader Vascend network.
Veteran Pathfinder
Other Trade / Service Business
Veteran Pathfinder is an online platform designed to help Australian veterans and their families quickly find trusted services & support in one accessible place. Its purpose is to reduce confusion, save time, and connect veterans with the right help when they need
Other directories worth a look.
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Firefighter Owned
Career and retained firies running real businesses.
CFS, CFA & RFS Owned
Country and rural fire crew — the volunteers who hold the line.
Paramedic Owned
Paramedics moonlighting and transitioning into business.
Ambulance Owned
Ambulance officers and crew with businesses worth backing.
SES Owned
State Emergency Service members running businesses on the side.
Corrections Owned
Correctional officers — quietly some of the best operators around.
Veteran-Friendly Businesses
Aligned supporters offering real discounts and respect.
Platinum Preferred
Hand-picked top-tier partners backing the mission visibly.
Discounts
Every business with a live discount for our community.