❓ Asks about the number of police officers assaulted and the number of people charged with assaulting a public officer in the South West police district during 2015-16. The answer provides the requested figures with a caveat regarding the charge name.
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(1) In 2015-16, how many police officers in the South West police district were assaulted while on duty? (2) In 2015-16, how many people were charged for assaulting a police officer in the South West police district?
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Answered
14 September 2016
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Police
Response time
29 days
WA Police advise:
1. 39
2. 43
Caveats and Notes:
There is no charge name in Briefcase that specifically refers to ‘Assault Police Officer’ – there is only ‘Assault Public Officer’. The term Public Officer encompasses more than just police officers and is defined under Part 1, Chapter 1, Section 1 of the Criminal Code.
1. 39
2. 43
Caveats and Notes:
There is no charge name in Briefcase that specifically refers to ‘Assault Police Officer’ – there is only ‘Assault Public Officer’. The term Public Officer encompasses more than just police officers and is defined under Part 1, Chapter 1, Section 1 of the Criminal Code.
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