❓ Hon Peter Collier asks the Minister for Police to clarify the category of crime that includes knife attacks, following up on a previous question. The Minister provides a response based on advice from the WA Police Force.
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KNIFE CRIME —
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1094. Hon PETER COLLIER to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer the minister to his
response to question without notice 605 on 29 May 2024. What category of crime
includes knife attacks?
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1094. Hon PETER COLLIER to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer the minister to his
response to question without notice 605 on 29 May 2024. What category of crime
includes knife attacks?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the Leader of the Opposition
for some notice of the question. The Western Australia Police Force advises
that knife attacks are recorded as selected offences against the person when
the incident modus operandi involves a type of edged weapon.
for some notice of the question. The Western Australia Police Force advises
that knife attacks are recorded as selected offences against the person when
the incident modus operandi involves a type of edged weapon.
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