Ms. Mettam asks the Minister for Police to mandate dash cams in police vehicles following WA Police Union revelations of officers facing investigation. The Minister deflects, stating it's an operational matter and expressing confidence in officers' compliance.

AnsweredQoN 30Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 February 2023
Portfolio
Police

QuestionView source ↗

POLICE — DASH CAMS
30. Ms L. METTAM to the Minister for Police:
I refer to revelations today from
the WA Police Union that 26 Western Australian police officers face
investigation and being penalised for simply doing their job and protecting the
community. Will the government adopt the road safety recommendations from the
WA Police Union and make dash cams mandatory in police vehicles to protect both
officers and the community?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the member for her
question.
Member, this is absolutely an
operational matter. The acting commissioner made a comment about this matter
and indicated that she has complete confidence that our police officers will
continue to comply with policy and act in accordance with the law, and I share
that confidence.

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