Hon Peter Collier asks the Minister for Police about the number of sworn police officer resignations per month from 2019 to September 2022. The answer provides the requested data, including resignations, changes of award, and transfers to other agencies.

AnsweredQoN 1001Legislative Council
Asked
11 October 2022
Portfolio
Police

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What was the number of sworn police officers that resigned for each month in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 to date?

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Answered
15 November 2022
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police
Response time
9 days
The Western Australia Police Force advise:
2019, January; February; March; April; May; June: July; August; September; October; November; December, 10; 3; 11; 5; 8; 9; 8; 8; 7; 7; 7; 7, 2020, January; February; March; April; May; June: July; August; September; October; November; December, 12; 9; 11; 12; 9; 10; 9; 14; 11; 8; 10;11, 2021, January; February; March; April; May; June: July; August; September; October; November; December, 20; 13; 14; 12; 11; 24; 23; 18; 13; 15; 18; 20, 2022, January; February; March; April; May; June: July; August; September, 38; 23; 42; 47; 50; 50; 40; 35; 46.
Note:
1. Police Officers are Commander to Recruit rank.
Data for resignation includes resignation, change of award, and transfer to another agency.

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