❓ Question regarding the suitability of police transport vehicles for prisoners in remote WA and plans for upgrades. The answer indicates a review process and a vehicle replacement program is underway.
AnsweredQoN 6098Legislative Assembly
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(1) Has an assessment been made of the suitability of police transport of prisoners over longer distances and in remote Western Australia?
(2) If found unsuitable what plans are there to upgrade the kinds of vehicles and/or replacement of the fleet?
(3) What is the time frame for any action deemed necessary?
(2) If found unsuitable what plans are there to upgrade the kinds of vehicles and/or replacement of the fleet?
(3) What is the time frame for any action deemed necessary?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 October 2011
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
40 days
(1) Yes
(2) Western Australia Police regularly review vehicles utilised for detainee transport taking into account a number of factors. As part of the WA Police Vehicle Fleet replacement program, caged vehicles in Regional WA are being replaced with 'Varley Pods'.
(3) The conversion program is expected to be completed by the end of 2012/2013.
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(2) Western Australia Police regularly review vehicles utilised for detainee transport taking into account a number of factors. As part of the WA Police Vehicle Fleet replacement program, caged vehicles in Regional WA are being replaced with 'Varley Pods'.
(3) The conversion program is expected to be completed by the end of 2012/2013.
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