Hon. Sally Talbot asks about accommodation assistance for police recruits and the number of recruits, including those from outside the metropolitan area. The Minister responds, outlining limited assistance and providing some enrolment numbers, but unable to provide a breakdown of recruits from outside the metro area within the timeframe.

AnsweredQoN 153Legislative Council
Asked
10 March 2015
Portfolio
Police

QuestionView source ↗

POLICE —
RECRUITS — ACCOMMODATION
153. Hon SALLY TALBOT to the Attorney General
representing the Minister for Police:
(1) Given that no
accommodation is provided for recruits undertaking the 28-week training course
at the Western Australia Police Academy, what assistance in obtaining
accommodation is provided for new students?
(2) How many students are currently
enrolled for recruit training at the academy?
(3) How many of these students come
from outside the metropolitan area?

AnswerView source ↗

On behalf of the Minister for Police I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) Western
Australia Police does not provide direct assistance regarding accommodation for
new recruits; however, where inquiries are received, advice is provided
regarding online classified advertising and on assistance available, via social
media.
(2) There are currently 180 recruits
and 22 transitional officers undergoing recruit training.
(3) WA Police is not able to provide this information within
the time frame required by the question.

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