Question regarding standard issue personal protective equipment (PPE) for various units within the Western Australia Police Service. The answer indicates PPE is issued on a needs basis, with some items available to all staff.

AnsweredQoN 750Legislative Council
Asked
19 February 2014
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to occupational safety and health (OSH) within the Western Australia Police Service, and I ask what personal protective equipment is standard issue to officers assigned to: (a) general duties; (b) the air wing; (c) country officers; (d) detectives; (e) the dog squad; (f) forensics; (g) intelligence; (h) the mounted section; (i) traffic; (j) the tactical response group; and (k) the water police?

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Answered
1 April 2014
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Police
Response time
41 days
Personal protective equipment is issued on a needs basis. Sunscreen, sanitary hand wash and P2 disposable face masks are available to all staff members as approved by the Officers in Charge through the normal procurement purchasing process.
(a)-(k)  [See tabled paper no.]

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