❓ Mrs Roberts questions the authorised police strength in the East Metropolitan Policing District and the number of officers on duty. The answer details authorised strength changes and cites operational sensitivities for not disclosing on-duty numbers.
AnsweredQoN 867Legislative Assembly
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(1) What is the current authorised strength for East Metropolitan Policing District? (2) What was the authorised strength at each of the following dates: (a) 30 June 2013; (b) 30 June 2012; (c) 30 June 2011; and (d) 30 June 2010? (3) How many officers were on duty and working in the East Metropolitan District on 17 June 2013?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
2 September 2013
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
67 days
(1)
Police Officers
Aboriginal Police Liaison Officer
Police Auxiliary Officer
241
1
4
(2)
Police Officers
Aboriginal Police Liaison Officer
Police Auxiliary Officer
(a)
241
1
4
(b)
246
1
4
(c)
248
1
0
(d)
247
1
0
The reduction of FTE numbers in the East Metropolitan Police District is a result of the five Prosecuting FTE transferring from the East Metropolitan Police District to the Judicial Services portfolio.
Verified offences in the East Metropolitan District are below the five year average in all categories except for domestic assault and stealing.
(3) Western Australia Police advises that due to operational sensitivities, specific information relating to on duty staffing levels is not released. Resources are allocated at a District level and District Superintendents deploy those resources within their District to deliver the best possible policing service to the community.
Staffing levels will vary across the Metropolitan Region and Districts for a wide range of reasons, including additional support provided from other specialist units such as:
· Regional Operations Group
· Police Rail Unit
· Specialist Crime
· Traffic Enforcement Group
· Dog Squad and a range of other available resources.
Police Officers
Aboriginal Police Liaison Officer
Police Auxiliary Officer
241
1
4
(2)
Police Officers
Aboriginal Police Liaison Officer
Police Auxiliary Officer
(a)
241
1
4
(b)
246
1
4
(c)
248
1
0
(d)
247
1
0
The reduction of FTE numbers in the East Metropolitan Police District is a result of the five Prosecuting FTE transferring from the East Metropolitan Police District to the Judicial Services portfolio.
Verified offences in the East Metropolitan District are below the five year average in all categories except for domestic assault and stealing.
(3) Western Australia Police advises that due to operational sensitivities, specific information relating to on duty staffing levels is not released. Resources are allocated at a District level and District Superintendents deploy those resources within their District to deliver the best possible policing service to the community.
Staffing levels will vary across the Metropolitan Region and Districts for a wide range of reasons, including additional support provided from other specialist units such as:
· Regional Operations Group
· Police Rail Unit
· Specialist Crime
· Traffic Enforcement Group
· Dog Squad and a range of other available resources.
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