❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses drug-related crime in the Margaret River subdistrict, focusing on prosecution rates, testing practices for violent crime suspects, associated costs, and statistical data collection.
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Further to my question on 27 April 2005 concerning crimes related to illicit drug use in the Margaret River police subdistrict, I ask - (1) Of the 74 people arrested for this offence since 2002, how many have been prosecuted for the use of illicit drugs? (2) Are suspects of violent crimes usually tested for the use of alcohol? (3) What is the cost of testing a suspect for the use of illicit drugs? (4) Will the minister consider implementing compulsory illicit drug-use tests for suspects of violent crimes? (5) What statistical information is recorded on the criminal offences? Hon JON FORD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(1) Of the 74 people arrested for this offence since 2002, how many have been prosecuted for the use of illicit drugs? (2) Are suspects of violent crimes usually tested for the use of alcohol? (3) What is the cost of testing a suspect for the use of illicit drugs? (4) Will the minister consider implementing compulsory illicit drug-use tests for suspects of violent crimes? (5) What statistical information is recorded on the criminal offences? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(2) Are suspects of violent crimes usually tested for the use of alcohol? (3) What is the cost of testing a suspect for the use of illicit drugs? (4) Will the minister consider implementing compulsory illicit drug-use tests for suspects of violent crimes? (5) What statistical information is recorded on the criminal offences? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(3) What is the cost of testing a suspect for the use of illicit drugs? (4) Will the minister consider implementing compulsory illicit drug-use tests for suspects of violent crimes? (5) What statistical information is recorded on the criminal offences? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(4) Will the minister consider implementing compulsory illicit drug-use tests for suspects of violent crimes? (5) What statistical information is recorded on the criminal offences? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(5) What statistical information is recorded on the criminal offences? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(1) Of the 74 people arrested for this offence since 2002, how many have been prosecuted for the use of illicit drugs? (2) Are suspects of violent crimes usually tested for the use of alcohol? (3) What is the cost of testing a suspect for the use of illicit drugs? (4) Will the minister consider implementing compulsory illicit drug-use tests for suspects of violent crimes? (5) What statistical information is recorded on the criminal offences? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(2) Are suspects of violent crimes usually tested for the use of alcohol? (3) What is the cost of testing a suspect for the use of illicit drugs? (4) Will the minister consider implementing compulsory illicit drug-use tests for suspects of violent crimes? (5) What statistical information is recorded on the criminal offences? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(3) What is the cost of testing a suspect for the use of illicit drugs? (4) Will the minister consider implementing compulsory illicit drug-use tests for suspects of violent crimes? (5) What statistical information is recorded on the criminal offences? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(4) Will the minister consider implementing compulsory illicit drug-use tests for suspects of violent crimes? (5) What statistical information is recorded on the criminal offences? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(5) What statistical information is recorded on the criminal offences? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following answer - (1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(1) The Western Australia Police Service advises that all 74 people have been prosecuted. (2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(2) The Police Service advises no; however, for a violent crime involving the driver of a motor vehicle there are provisions for testing under the Road Traffic Act. (3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(3) The Police Service advises approximately $150 per hour. The total cost is dependent on the nature of the test, the drug being analysed and time frames. Medical procedural costs for obtaining samples are additional. (4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(4) There is already a longstanding provision under section 236 of the Criminal Code to take samples; however, applications depend on the nature of the time, place and circumstances. (5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
(5) The Police Service advises that records are kept on the nature of the reported offence and on the relevant time, date and location data relating to the persons involved and other significant factors relating to the modus operandi.
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