Question regarding whether Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers (APLOs) were accompanied by sworn officers during domestic disputes and disturbances, and the reasons if not. The Minister's answer indicates APLOs resolved minor incidents proactively without requiring sworn officers.

AnsweredQoN 2055Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 September 2003
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services

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(1) I refer to the answer question on notice No. 1686 and ask will the Minister advise if the APLO's that attended the 3 domestic related disputes and the 6 disturbances were accompanied by a fully sworn Police Officer on each occasion?
(2) If this was not the case will the Minister advise why?

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Answered
4 December 2003
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
72 days
(2) The Western Australia Police Service advise the incidents attended were of a very minor nature. These incidents occurred in front of the Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers (APLOs) while they were visiting indigenous community members during the course of pro-active liaison duties. The APLOs intervened by speaking with the parties concerned and resolved the issues prior to the situation escalating to a point where sworn officers were required.

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