❓ Mr Kirkup inquires about resources and training for Mandurah police officers dealing with domestic violence and support for stress-related disorders. The response outlines existing training and mental health support programs.
AnsweredQoN 2456Legislative Assembly
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(1) Are there any additional resources or specific training provided to general duties officers stationed at Mandurah Police Station who respond to domestic or family violence incidents, and: (a) if no, why not; and (b) if yes, what resources or training is provided? (2) Is there any support in place to help general duties officers stationed at Mandurah Police Station in coping with any stress related disorders that may come about as a result of their responses to domestic or family violence incidents, and: (a) if no, why not; and (b) if yes, what support is in place and how many times since 1 January 2017 has it been accessed or utilised by an officer stationed at Mandurah?
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Answered
13 March 2018
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
7 days
1. (a) – (b) Police Officers stationed at Mandurah Police Station are provided the same training as Western Australia Police Force frontline officers. In relation to family violence incidents, this includes a comprehensive recruit training program for all officers. This training addresses contemporary issues encompassing the dynamics of family violence, the application of risk identification in a family violence context, demonstration of police procedures (investigative, reporting and recording), and an understanding of collaborative approaches and support services. There are also further post-recruit training courses reflecting critical legislative amendments:
2. Yes
(a) Not applicable
(b) The WA Police Force advises assistance is provided to police employees with mental illness or mental health issues that arise in the course of their employment. Training is provided to help focus on prevention and self-management/coping strategies. It aims to encourage officers to seek help to address mental health issues. Training on stress management is also provided to recruits during their course, including information on strategies to look after themselves and to encourage them to seek help. Mental health programs are also delivered to new Managers during the New Managers course.
Assistance is provided to police employees with mental illness or mental health issues confidentially on a needs basis.
2. Yes
(a) Not applicable
(b) The WA Police Force advises assistance is provided to police employees with mental illness or mental health issues that arise in the course of their employment. Training is provided to help focus on prevention and self-management/coping strategies. It aims to encourage officers to seek help to address mental health issues. Training on stress management is also provided to recruits during their course, including information on strategies to look after themselves and to encourage them to seek help. Mental health programs are also delivered to new Managers during the New Managers course.
Assistance is provided to police employees with mental illness or mental health issues confidentially on a needs basis.
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