A WA parliamentary question seeks information on police coverage and staffing levels in the Warburton area, with the response detailing district and sub-district information, staffing levels at the district office, and future plans for police facilities in the region.

AnsweredQoN 1736Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 August 2003
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services

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(1) Which Police district covers Warburton?
(2) Which Police sub-district covers Warburton?
(3) How many sworn police officers, as at 12 February 2001, were based at -
(a) the respective district office; and
(b) the sub-district office?
(4) What are the latest comparable figures for -
(a) the district office; and
(b) the sub-district office?
(5) Are there any plans to increase police numbers in the district office or the sub-district office in the foreseeable future and, if so will the Minister provide details?

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Answered
29 October 2003
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
78 days
(b) the sub-district office?
(b) the sub-district office?
1. The Goldfields-Esperance Police District. 2. The Laverton Police sub-district. 3a. As at 12 February 2001, the authorised strength for the Goldfields-Esperance District Office was 5 FTEs. 3b. The Police Service advises that due to operational sensitivities specific information relating to staffing levels of individual police stations will not be provided. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their District to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. 4a. As at 28 August 2003, the authorised strength for the Goldfields-Esperance District Office is 6 Sworn FTEs. 4b. See 3b. 5. The Government has committed to establishing a multi function police facility at Warburton in the 2003/2004 financial year. In 2004/2005 a further facility will be established in the Warakurna/Docker River area. Northern Territory and Western Australia Police will staff this facility. Furthermore, a new police station is being constructed at Laverton, with an estimated completion date of early 2005. Any increase in staffing levels at the District Office or the Laverton Police Station will be based on operational requirements.
2. The Laverton Police sub-district. 3a. As at 12 February 2001, the authorised strength for the Goldfields-Esperance District Office was 5 FTEs. 3b. The Police Service advises that due to operational sensitivities specific information relating to staffing levels of individual police stations will not be provided. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their District to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. 4a. As at 28 August 2003, the authorised strength for the Goldfields-Esperance District Office is 6 Sworn FTEs. 4b. See 3b. 5. The Government has committed to establishing a multi function police facility at Warburton in the 2003/2004 financial year. In 2004/2005 a further facility will be established in the Warakurna/Docker River area. Northern Territory and Western Australia Police will staff this facility. Furthermore, a new police station is being constructed at Laverton, with an estimated completion date of early 2005. Any increase in staffing levels at the District Office or the Laverton Police Station will be based on operational requirements.
3a. As at 12 February 2001, the authorised strength for the Goldfields-Esperance District Office was 5 FTEs. 3b. The Police Service advises that due to operational sensitivities specific information relating to staffing levels of individual police stations will not be provided. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their District to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. 4a. As at 28 August 2003, the authorised strength for the Goldfields-Esperance District Office is 6 Sworn FTEs. 4b. See 3b. 5. The Government has committed to establishing a multi function police facility at Warburton in the 2003/2004 financial year. In 2004/2005 a further facility will be established in the Warakurna/Docker River area. Northern Territory and Western Australia Police will staff this facility. Furthermore, a new police station is being constructed at Laverton, with an estimated completion date of early 2005. Any increase in staffing levels at the District Office or the Laverton Police Station will be based on operational requirements.
3b. The Police Service advises that due to operational sensitivities specific information relating to staffing levels of individual police stations will not be provided. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their District to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. 4a. As at 28 August 2003, the authorised strength for the Goldfields-Esperance District Office is 6 Sworn FTEs. 4b. See 3b. 5. The Government has committed to establishing a multi function police facility at Warburton in the 2003/2004 financial year. In 2004/2005 a further facility will be established in the Warakurna/Docker River area. Northern Territory and Western Australia Police will staff this facility. Furthermore, a new police station is being constructed at Laverton, with an estimated completion date of early 2005. Any increase in staffing levels at the District Office or the Laverton Police Station will be based on operational requirements.
4a. As at 28 August 2003, the authorised strength for the Goldfields-Esperance District Office is 6 Sworn FTEs. 4b. See 3b. 5. The Government has committed to establishing a multi function police facility at Warburton in the 2003/2004 financial year. In 2004/2005 a further facility will be established in the Warakurna/Docker River area. Northern Territory and Western Australia Police will staff this facility. Furthermore, a new police station is being constructed at Laverton, with an estimated completion date of early 2005. Any increase in staffing levels at the District Office or the Laverton Police Station will be based on operational requirements.
4b. See 3b. 5. The Government has committed to establishing a multi function police facility at Warburton in the 2003/2004 financial year. In 2004/2005 a further facility will be established in the Warakurna/Docker River area. Northern Territory and Western Australia Police will staff this facility. Furthermore, a new police station is being constructed at Laverton, with an estimated completion date of early 2005. Any increase in staffing levels at the District Office or the Laverton Police Station will be based on operational requirements.
5. The Government has committed to establishing a multi function police facility at Warburton in the 2003/2004 financial year. In 2004/2005 a further facility will be established in the Warakurna/Docker River area. Northern Territory and Western Australia Police will staff this facility. Furthermore, a new police station is being constructed at Laverton, with an estimated completion date of early 2005. Any increase in staffing levels at the District Office or the Laverton Police Station will be based on operational requirements.
Furthermore, a new police station is being constructed at Laverton, with an estimated completion date of early 2005. Any increase in staffing levels at the District Office or the Laverton Police Station will be based on operational requirements.
Any increase in staffing levels at the District Office or the Laverton Police Station will be based on operational requirements.

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