Mr. Kirkup inquired about drone purchases within the Attorney General's portfolio since January 1, 2017. The Department of Justice, Corrective Services division, purchased one drone for training and enhancing the Special Operations Group's aerial observation capabilities.

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Asked
7 September 2017
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Attorney General

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Since 1 January 2017 have any departments, agencies, commissions or Government Trading Enterprisse (GTE) within the Attorney General’s portfolio of responsibilities purchased a drone and if so: (a) what was the make and model of the drone and at what cost; (b) were any accessories purchased and if so, what were the accessories and what was the cost of each; and (c) why was the drone purchased?

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12 October 2017
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9 days
One drone was purchased by the Department of Justice, Corrective Services division.
(a) Drone: Phantom 3 Dts 7K HD Drone (for training purposes)
Cost: $689.00
(b) Accessories are as listed in (a) above and are as per cost.
(c) To enhance the Special Operations Group's capability to conduct aerial observation at custodial facilities, during routine and emergency operations.

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