❓ Hon Peter Collier questions the WA Government on the progress of their commitment to employ 950 additional police officers, referencing the 2020-2021 Budget. The answer provides figures on officer numbers before and after the budget announcement, as well as attrition rates.
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I refer to the commitment of the Government of 950 additional police officers outlined in the 2020-2021 Budget, and I ask: (a) how many sworn officers were employed by the Western Australia Police Force on 8 October 2020 (the date the Budget was released); (b) how many additional sworn officers have now been employed by the Western Australia Police Force since the date of this announcement; (c) how many officers have left the Western Australia Police Force since 8 October 2020; and (d) how many sworn officers were employed on 14 June 2021?
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Answered
11 August 2021
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Police
Response time
9 days
Recruitment of the additional 950 police officers commenced prior to the release of the Budget in October; due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 2020-21 Budget was delivered in October rather than May. The Western Australia Police Force has been funded to recruit 350 additional officers in the first year, and 200 additional officers each year to 2023-24, and to recruit to cover attrition. The Western Australia Police Force advise:
(a) 6 719 as at 30 September 2020.
(b) 260 from 1 October 2020.
(c) 151. In addition to recruiting the 950 additional police officers, attrition recruit schools cover officer resignations, retirements and removals.
(d) 7 272 as at 30 June 2021.
(a) 6 719 as at 30 September 2020.
(b) 260 from 1 October 2020.
(c) 151. In addition to recruiting the 950 additional police officers, attrition recruit schools cover officer resignations, retirements and removals.
(d) 7 272 as at 30 June 2021.
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