A Western Australian parliamentary question seeks detailed information on police districts, staffing levels, vacancies, acting positions, population, and police-to-population ratios across the state. The answer provides data on approved strength, actual employment levels, and population ratios, while addressing vacancies and acting positions in a general manner.

AnsweredQoN 2316Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 May 2007
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services

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Can the Minister please advise -
(1) What are the police districts in Western Australia?
(2) How many officers are assigned to each district, or how many FTEs are in each district?
(3) How many positions remain unfilled in each district?
(4) How many people are in acting positions in each district?
(5) What is the population in each district?
(6) What is the ratio of police/population in each district?

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Answered
12 June 2007
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
33 days
North Metropolitan Region Central Metropolitan North West Metropolitan West Metropolitan South Metropolitan Region East Metropolitan South East Metropolitan South Metropolitan Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Central Metropolitan North West Metropolitan West Metropolitan South Metropolitan Region East Metropolitan South East Metropolitan South Metropolitan Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
North West Metropolitan West Metropolitan South Metropolitan Region East Metropolitan South East Metropolitan South Metropolitan Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
West Metropolitan South Metropolitan Region East Metropolitan South East Metropolitan South Metropolitan Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
South Metropolitan Region East Metropolitan South East Metropolitan South Metropolitan Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
East Metropolitan South East Metropolitan South Metropolitan Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
South East Metropolitan South Metropolitan Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
South Metropolitan Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Goldfields-Esperance Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Kimberley Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Mid-West Gascoyne Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Peel Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Pilbara South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
South West Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Wheatbelt (2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
(2) Authorised strength is a notional allocation which reflects the increasing strength of the Western Australia Police to achieve this Government's commitment to provide an extra 350 officers over 4 years. It is never taken to represent the operational strength at any given time. Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Frontline first has shifted officers from non-operational areas to frontline positions, providing increased numbers that are not reflected in the figures. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
In addition there are currently 185 FTE at the WA Police Academy undergoing training before deployment. The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
The table below shows the Approved Strength (FTE), Actual Employment Level (FTE) and Headcount for Senior Police, Police Officers (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers for each District as at 30 April 2007. Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Police Officer includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers) As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 As at 30 April 2007 Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Approved Strength 1 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Actual Employment Level 2 (FTE) Region/Portfolio Police APLOs Police APLOs North Metro Central Metro 402.60 3.00 372.52 1.00 North West Metro 259.50 2.00 240.42 2.00 West Metro 298.50 4.00 280.10 4.00 South Metro East Metro 244.00 3.00 238.26 2.00 South East Metro 433.00 8.00 407.15 8.00 South Metro 404.00 3.00 366.56 3.00 Regional WA Goldfields-Esperance 202.00 8.00 192.12 6.00 Great Southern 176.00 4.00 168.91 3.00 Kimberley 144.00 16.00 140.07 16.00 Mid West-Gascoyne 198.00 10.00 190.83 10.00 Peel 122.00 1.00 123.32 1.00 Pilbara 169.00 11.00 161.46 9.00 South West 211.00 1.00 209.90 1.00 Wheatbelt 148.00 5.00 139.45 5.00 1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
includes Senior Police, Police (Superintendent to Recruit) and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers)
Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers)
1 Approved Strength - is the number of FTEs an Agency can pay for from its budgetary allocation and includes officers in training at the Police Academy. 2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
2 Actual Employment Level (AEL) - is the total number of FTEs employed in the Agency in one month and is inclusive of officers on leave without pay. This figure does not include officers in training at the Police Academy. (3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
(3) Vacant positions in the districts are a part of normal business and will vary in number and location as officers are transferred. It is accepted that a certain number of positions will be vacant at any time however action is taken to immediately fill all vacant positions. (4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
(4) The number of officers acting in higher roles will vary based on district requirements and the District Superintendents resolve to maintain an appropriate level of supervision when senior officers are on leave. District Superintendents deploy available resources within their Districts to provide the best possible policing service to meet the varying needs of the community. (5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
(5) - (6) The table below shows the Estimated Resident Population as at June 2006, Police Officer Approved Strength as at 30 April 2007, and Police Officer to Population Ratio by District (Police Officer : persons) District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
District Estimated Resident Population Police Officer Approved Strength (FTE) Police Officer to Population Ratio Central Metro 131,398 405.6 1:324 North West Metro 272,929 261.5 1:1,044 West Metro 241,195 302.5 1:797 North Metro Region 645,522 969.6 1:666 East Metro 197,664 247.0 1:800 South East Metro 327,881 441.0 1:743 South Metro 323,673 407.0 1:795 South Metro Region 849,218 1,095.0 1:776 Goldfields-Esperance 53,637 201.0 1:255 Great Southern 76,862 180.0 1:427 Kimberley 35,865 160.0 1:224 Mid West-Gascoyne 57,922 208.0 1:278 Peel 95,882 123.0 1:780 Pilbara 42,377 180.0 1:235 South West 145,308 212.0 1:685 Wheatbelt 48,291 153.0 1:316 Regional WA 556,144 1,426.0 1:390 WA TOTAL 2,050,884 3,490.6 1:588 Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
Notes: (a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
(a) The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for WA Police Districts has been derived from Local Government Area (LGA) ERP published in Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth 2005-06 (ABS Cat. No. 3218.0) based on a "best fit" of police district boundaries to LGA boundaries. (b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.
(b) The population estimates relate to usual residents and do not reflect the fluctuations caused at various times by "visitors" associated with entertainment, employment, recreation, shopping and tourism.

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