WA Police report 54 officers injured in vehicle rammings over five years, with 53 returning to frontline duties. A range of charges were laid in connection to these incidents.

AnsweredQoN 1239Legislative Council
Asked
15 February 2023
Portfolio
Police

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Regarding the number of police vehicles allegedly rammed over the last five years, I ask: (a) how many officers have been injured when the vehicle they were traveling in was hit by another vehicle; (b) how many of these officers have resumed front-line policing duties; and (c) what charges, if any, were laid as a result of these collisions?

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Answered
14 March 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police
Response time
5 days
The Western Australia Police Force advise:
(a) 54 - between 01/01/2018 - 31/01/2023
(b) 53
(c) Charges laid (but not limited to) include:

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