❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks information on the authorised and actual FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) staffing levels for sworn police officers, police auxiliary officers, and Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers as of May 2025. The answer provides a breakdown of authorised FTE, actual FTE, and headcount for each category.
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(1) What is the current FTE police staffing allocation for: (a) Sworn Police Officers; (b) Police Auxiliary Officers; and (c) Aboriginal Liaison Officers? (2) What are the current actual FTE police staffing numbers for: (a) Sworn Police Officers; (b) Police Auxiliary Officers; and (c) Aboriginal Liaison Officers?
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Answered
17 June 2025
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
7 days
(1-2)
As at 22 May 2025
Authorised FTE
Actual FTE
Headcount
Police Officers
7,331.00
7,116.35
7,371
Police Auxiliary Officers
343.46
399.73
429
Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers
3.00
3.00
3
As at 22 May 2025
Authorised FTE
Actual FTE
Headcount
Police Officers
7,331.00
7,116.35
7,371
Police Auxiliary Officers
343.46
399.73
429
Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers
3.00
3.00
3
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