❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on country District Support Groups, police sergeant/constable costs, and the Regional Operations Group's function and strength. The answer provides cost breakdowns and ROG information, but omits specific details on DSG locations and strengths.
AnsweredQoN 2069Legislative Council
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Will the Minister please advise -
(1) What District Support Group squads still operate in country areas?
(2) What is the authorised strength of each of these squads?
(3) In what areas are these squads located?
(4) What is the average annual cost, including country incentives, superannuation, housing allowances, of employing a police sergeant?
(5) What is the average annual cost, including country incentives, superannuation, housing allowances, of employing a police senior constable?
(6) What is the average annual cost, including country incentives, superannuation, housing allowances, of employing a police constable?
(7) What is the operational brief of the Regional Operations Group?
(8) What is the current authorised strength of the Regional Operations Group?
(1) What District Support Group squads still operate in country areas?
(2) What is the authorised strength of each of these squads?
(3) In what areas are these squads located?
(4) What is the average annual cost, including country incentives, superannuation, housing allowances, of employing a police sergeant?
(5) What is the average annual cost, including country incentives, superannuation, housing allowances, of employing a police senior constable?
(6) What is the average annual cost, including country incentives, superannuation, housing allowances, of employing a police constable?
(7) What is the operational brief of the Regional Operations Group?
(8) What is the current authorised strength of the Regional Operations Group?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 August 2004
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
75 days
(4) The Police Service advise the average annual cost of employing an existing police sergeant is $111,400. The average cost of employing an existing sergeant in the country is higher than this average and varies dependant upon the officer's deployment. For example, the average cost of employing an existing police sergenat in Kalgoorlie is $156,900. (5) The Police Service advise the average annual cost of employing an existing police senior constable is $104,500. The average cost of employing an existing senior constable in the country is higher than this average and varies dependant upon the officer's deployment. For example, the average cost of employing an existing senior constable in Kalgoorlie is $148,600. (6) The Police Service advise the average annual cost of employing an existing police constable is $95,200. The average cost of employing an existing constable in the country is higher than this average and varies dependant upon teh officer's deployment. For example, the average cost of employing an existing constable in Kalgoorlie is $132,400. Plesae note that the cost of employing additional officers at any location is considerably more than this, because of the additional resources such as vehicles and other equipment that are required. (7-8) The Police Service advise the Regional Operations Group (ROG) has a roving capability and supplements district resources. ROG provides tasking and operational support to all Police Districts. As previously advised, ROG has an authorised strength in excess of 70 FTEs. Officers attached to ROG are specifically trained to address antisocial behaviour incidents. In a two month period ROG attended to 1056 primary vehicle jobs. ROG has also been deployed as part of a number of major events and operations including Operation Wave on the Scarborough Beach Front; Skyworks; Beach Boys Concer; City Muster 2004; the visit of the Prime Minister; Bindoon Concert; Joondalup Festival; Rockit Concert; Moora Country Campout; Margaret River Masters; Operation Haggis; Geraldton Masters; Operation Lapel (Hakea Prison); and V8 Touring Cars Wanneroo. ROG provides the community with a rapid response inelligence-led saturation policing capacity.
(5) The Police Service advise the average annual cost of employing an existing police senior constable is $104,500. The average cost of employing an existing senior constable in the country is higher than this average and varies dependant upon the officer's deployment. For example, the average cost of employing an existing senior constable in Kalgoorlie is $148,600. (6) The Police Service advise the average annual cost of employing an existing police constable is $95,200. The average cost of employing an existing constable in the country is higher than this average and varies dependant upon teh officer's deployment. For example, the average cost of employing an existing constable in Kalgoorlie is $132,400. Plesae note that the cost of employing additional officers at any location is considerably more than this, because of the additional resources such as vehicles and other equipment that are required. (7-8) The Police Service advise the Regional Operations Group (ROG) has a roving capability and supplements district resources. ROG provides tasking and operational support to all Police Districts. As previously advised, ROG has an authorised strength in excess of 70 FTEs. Officers attached to ROG are specifically trained to address antisocial behaviour incidents. In a two month period ROG attended to 1056 primary vehicle jobs. ROG has also been deployed as part of a number of major events and operations including Operation Wave on the Scarborough Beach Front; Skyworks; Beach Boys Concer; City Muster 2004; the visit of the Prime Minister; Bindoon Concert; Joondalup Festival; Rockit Concert; Moora Country Campout; Margaret River Masters; Operation Haggis; Geraldton Masters; Operation Lapel (Hakea Prison); and V8 Touring Cars Wanneroo. ROG provides the community with a rapid response inelligence-led saturation policing capacity.
(6) The Police Service advise the average annual cost of employing an existing police constable is $95,200. The average cost of employing an existing constable in the country is higher than this average and varies dependant upon teh officer's deployment. For example, the average cost of employing an existing constable in Kalgoorlie is $132,400. Plesae note that the cost of employing additional officers at any location is considerably more than this, because of the additional resources such as vehicles and other equipment that are required. (7-8) The Police Service advise the Regional Operations Group (ROG) has a roving capability and supplements district resources. ROG provides tasking and operational support to all Police Districts. As previously advised, ROG has an authorised strength in excess of 70 FTEs. Officers attached to ROG are specifically trained to address antisocial behaviour incidents. In a two month period ROG attended to 1056 primary vehicle jobs. ROG has also been deployed as part of a number of major events and operations including Operation Wave on the Scarborough Beach Front; Skyworks; Beach Boys Concer; City Muster 2004; the visit of the Prime Minister; Bindoon Concert; Joondalup Festival; Rockit Concert; Moora Country Campout; Margaret River Masters; Operation Haggis; Geraldton Masters; Operation Lapel (Hakea Prison); and V8 Touring Cars Wanneroo. ROG provides the community with a rapid response inelligence-led saturation policing capacity.
(7-8) The Police Service advise the Regional Operations Group (ROG) has a roving capability and supplements district resources. ROG provides tasking and operational support to all Police Districts. As previously advised, ROG has an authorised strength in excess of 70 FTEs. Officers attached to ROG are specifically trained to address antisocial behaviour incidents. In a two month period ROG attended to 1056 primary vehicle jobs. ROG has also been deployed as part of a number of major events and operations including Operation Wave on the Scarborough Beach Front; Skyworks; Beach Boys Concer; City Muster 2004; the visit of the Prime Minister; Bindoon Concert; Joondalup Festival; Rockit Concert; Moora Country Campout; Margaret River Masters; Operation Haggis; Geraldton Masters; Operation Lapel (Hakea Prison); and V8 Touring Cars Wanneroo. ROG provides the community with a rapid response inelligence-led saturation policing capacity.
(5) The Police Service advise the average annual cost of employing an existing police senior constable is $104,500. The average cost of employing an existing senior constable in the country is higher than this average and varies dependant upon the officer's deployment. For example, the average cost of employing an existing senior constable in Kalgoorlie is $148,600. (6) The Police Service advise the average annual cost of employing an existing police constable is $95,200. The average cost of employing an existing constable in the country is higher than this average and varies dependant upon teh officer's deployment. For example, the average cost of employing an existing constable in Kalgoorlie is $132,400. Plesae note that the cost of employing additional officers at any location is considerably more than this, because of the additional resources such as vehicles and other equipment that are required. (7-8) The Police Service advise the Regional Operations Group (ROG) has a roving capability and supplements district resources. ROG provides tasking and operational support to all Police Districts. As previously advised, ROG has an authorised strength in excess of 70 FTEs. Officers attached to ROG are specifically trained to address antisocial behaviour incidents. In a two month period ROG attended to 1056 primary vehicle jobs. ROG has also been deployed as part of a number of major events and operations including Operation Wave on the Scarborough Beach Front; Skyworks; Beach Boys Concer; City Muster 2004; the visit of the Prime Minister; Bindoon Concert; Joondalup Festival; Rockit Concert; Moora Country Campout; Margaret River Masters; Operation Haggis; Geraldton Masters; Operation Lapel (Hakea Prison); and V8 Touring Cars Wanneroo. ROG provides the community with a rapid response inelligence-led saturation policing capacity.
(6) The Police Service advise the average annual cost of employing an existing police constable is $95,200. The average cost of employing an existing constable in the country is higher than this average and varies dependant upon teh officer's deployment. For example, the average cost of employing an existing constable in Kalgoorlie is $132,400. Plesae note that the cost of employing additional officers at any location is considerably more than this, because of the additional resources such as vehicles and other equipment that are required. (7-8) The Police Service advise the Regional Operations Group (ROG) has a roving capability and supplements district resources. ROG provides tasking and operational support to all Police Districts. As previously advised, ROG has an authorised strength in excess of 70 FTEs. Officers attached to ROG are specifically trained to address antisocial behaviour incidents. In a two month period ROG attended to 1056 primary vehicle jobs. ROG has also been deployed as part of a number of major events and operations including Operation Wave on the Scarborough Beach Front; Skyworks; Beach Boys Concer; City Muster 2004; the visit of the Prime Minister; Bindoon Concert; Joondalup Festival; Rockit Concert; Moora Country Campout; Margaret River Masters; Operation Haggis; Geraldton Masters; Operation Lapel (Hakea Prison); and V8 Touring Cars Wanneroo. ROG provides the community with a rapid response inelligence-led saturation policing capacity.
(7-8) The Police Service advise the Regional Operations Group (ROG) has a roving capability and supplements district resources. ROG provides tasking and operational support to all Police Districts. As previously advised, ROG has an authorised strength in excess of 70 FTEs. Officers attached to ROG are specifically trained to address antisocial behaviour incidents. In a two month period ROG attended to 1056 primary vehicle jobs. ROG has also been deployed as part of a number of major events and operations including Operation Wave on the Scarborough Beach Front; Skyworks; Beach Boys Concer; City Muster 2004; the visit of the Prime Minister; Bindoon Concert; Joondalup Festival; Rockit Concert; Moora Country Campout; Margaret River Masters; Operation Haggis; Geraldton Masters; Operation Lapel (Hakea Prison); and V8 Touring Cars Wanneroo. ROG provides the community with a rapid response inelligence-led saturation policing capacity.
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