❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks data on unlicensed CCTV installers, enforcement actions, and licensing checks within government tenders. The response details infringement notices, prosecutions, enforcement measures, and clarifies responsibilities for compliance and training oversight.
AnsweredQoN 6428Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Licence Enforcement Division (LED), and ask: (a) In each of the last three years how many installers of CCTV cameras have been fined for operating without a licence; (b) In each of the last three years how many installers of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been prosecuted for operating without a licence; (c) Does LED have measures in place to actively target unlicensed people working in the industry; (d) As part of state government tenders for the installation of CCTV cameras, what licence checks are conducted on those tendering for work; and (e) When was the most recent review of training conducted to ensure compliance with national industry standards?
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Answered
10 November 2020
Responded by
Minister for Police; Road Safety
Response time
12 days
The Western Australian Police Force advise:
(a) One security installer was issued with an infringement notice in 2017, and two security installers were issued with infringement notices in 2019. In 2018, and so far in 2020, no infringement notices have been issued.
(b) One security installer was prosecuted in 2017, and one security installer has been prosecuted so far in 2020. In 2018 and 2019 no security installers were prosecuted.
(c) Yes, including intelligence and/or information from members of the public or those operating within the industry.
(d) It is the responsibility of the relevant State Government agency managing a contract to ensure regulatory compliance of prospective installers and is dependent upon the requirements of the specific contract. LED can provide advice to any agency regarding contractor compliance with the legislative framework.
(e) The WA Police Force is not a training regulator. The Australian Industry Skills Committee is a Commonwealth agency with responsibility for oversight of this training.
(a) One security installer was issued with an infringement notice in 2017, and two security installers were issued with infringement notices in 2019. In 2018, and so far in 2020, no infringement notices have been issued.
(b) One security installer was prosecuted in 2017, and one security installer has been prosecuted so far in 2020. In 2018 and 2019 no security installers were prosecuted.
(c) Yes, including intelligence and/or information from members of the public or those operating within the industry.
(d) It is the responsibility of the relevant State Government agency managing a contract to ensure regulatory compliance of prospective installers and is dependent upon the requirements of the specific contract. LED can provide advice to any agency regarding contractor compliance with the legislative framework.
(e) The WA Police Force is not a training regulator. The Australian Industry Skills Committee is a Commonwealth agency with responsibility for oversight of this training.
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