❓ Hon Steve Martin's QoN 1317 seeks data on WA Police Force recruitment, including application numbers, selection pool status, training wait times, and employment figures for probationary constables. The WA Police Force provided detailed figures as of 26 March 2023.
AnsweredQoN 1317Legislative Council
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(1) How many people submitted an application for employment as an entry-level police officer from July 1 2022 to date? (2) For the same time period, how many people have successfully completed the selection process and have been placed in the selection pool, but have not yet commenced training at the WA Police Academy? (3) For those in (2), will the Minister please provide a breakdown of the number of applicants who have been awaiting training commencement at the WA Police Academy according to the following: (a) 1 month; (b) 1-2 months; (c) 2-3 months; (d) 3-4 months; (e) 4-5 months; (f) 5-6 months; and (g) 6 months? (4) What is the longest period someone has been awaiting commencement of training at the WA Police Academy from 1 July 2022 to date? (5) How many people have completed training at the WA Police Academy from 1 July 2022 to date? (6) Of those in (5), how many are currently employed as a Probationary Constable within the WA Police Force?
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Answered
9 May 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police
Response time
6 days
The Western Australia Police Force advise:
As at 26 March 2023
1. 1,514.
2. 27.
3. (a) 19; (b) 3; (c) 0; (d) 0; (e) 0; (f) 3; (g) 2.
4. 8 months. Applicant requested deferral of commencement.
5. 233.
6. 230.
As at 26 March 2023
1. 1,514.
2. 27.
3. (a) 19; (b) 3; (c) 0; (d) 0; (e) 0; (f) 3; (g) 2.
4. 8 months. Applicant requested deferral of commencement.
5. 233.
6. 230.
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