Question addresses police service delivery in specific suburbs during the Fremantle Traffic Bridge closure, focusing on mitigation measures, district modifications, and Cottesloe Police Station staffing. The answer confirms plans are in place but declines to provide specific staffing details due to operational sensitivities.

AnsweredQoN 958Legislative Assembly
Asked
22 October 2025
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to the Fremantle Police Force District, and I ask: (a) Has the Western Australia Police Force made plans to support the delivery of police services in Cottesloe, Mosman Park, North Fremantle and Peppermint Grove during the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge; (b) What measures will the Western Australia Police Force implement to mitigate the impacts of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge closure on police services in Cottesloe, Mosman Park, North Fremantle and Peppermint Grove; (c) Has consideration been given to modifying the Police Force Districts and Subdistricts; (d) What are the staffing levels of the Cottesloe Police Station; and (e) Has consideration been given to additional staffing at the Cottesloe Police Station?

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Answered
2 December 2025
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
8 days
(a)   Yes.
(b-c) WA Police Force (WAPF) have plans in place that will enable the timely deployment of  Police Officers to all locations that require priority attendance.
(d-e)    The WAPF advises that due to operational sensitivities, specific information relating to staffing levels of individual police stations is not provided.

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