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❓ Question regarding the number of police officers in the South West district required to work outside the district for extended periods in 2013-14, the reasons for this, and whether their positions were backfilled. The answer details specific instances and backfilling arrangements.

AnsweredQoN 2060Legislative Council

Asked

23 October 2014

Member

Hon Adele Farina

Portfolio

Police

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I refer to police officers in the South West police district, and I ask: (a) for 2013-14, how many police officers in the South West police district were required to work outside of the South West police district for any period of more than two consecutive days; (b) what were the reasons for this; and (c) were their positions left vacant during this time?

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Answered

19 November 2014

Responded by

Attorney General representing the Minister for Police

Response time

27 days

(a) Five.
(b)
(i) Relief duties as Acting Commander - Regional WA.
(ii) Operation Camellia (ANZAC Celebrations in Albany).
(iii) Internal Investigation in Kalgoorlie.
(iv) Relief at Bidyadanga multi-function police facility.
(c)
(i)-(iii) No.
(iv) Yes.

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