❓ A WA parliamentary question reveals that WA Police receive no training in recognising or managing animal behaviour, specifically dog behaviour. There are no plans to review or upgrade training in this area.
AnsweredQoN 4727Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
(1) What training is currently given to WA police to help them
to: (a) recognise and interpret animal behaviour, specifically
the warning signs of fear and aggression in dogs; and (b) de-escalate heightened fear or aggression in animals
especially dogs? (2) Do WA Police intend reviewing and upgrading training
in recognising and managing animal behaviour, especially dog
behaviour?
to: (a) recognise and interpret animal behaviour, specifically
the warning signs of fear and aggression in dogs; and (b) de-escalate heightened fear or aggression in animals
especially dogs? (2) Do WA Police intend reviewing and upgrading training
in recognising and managing animal behaviour, especially dog
behaviour?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 February 2016
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
84 days
(a) None.
(b) None.
(c) No.
(b) None.
(c) No.
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