❓ A parliamentary question addressing the escalating arrests of Aboriginal people in WA, efforts to address this, Aboriginal participation in police training, and the human rights/equal opportunity training provided to police officers. The answer details initiatives, statistics, and training programs.
AnsweredQoN 1066Legislative Council
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(1) Is the Minister aware of the escalating number of arrests of Aboriginal men and women in both metropolitan areas as well as country locations, which are leading to court appearances and prison?
(2) What efforts are being made to address this?
(3) How many Aboriginal people have applied for and completed police officer training over the past 12 months?
(4) What level of training are police being given, and who by, in areas such as human rights and equal opportunity?
(2) What efforts are being made to address this?
(3) How many Aboriginal people have applied for and completed police officer training over the past 12 months?
(4) What level of training are police being given, and who by, in areas such as human rights and equal opportunity?
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Answered
18 May 2005
Responded by
Minister for Fisheries representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
21 days
(2) The Police Service advise s pecific initiatives since 2001 include: · Increasing the number of Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers (APLOs) by 40 · As a result of the Gordon inquiry multi-agency facilities in remote locations to establish a permanent police and initiated actions at Warburton, Kalumburu, Jigalong, Balgo, Bidyadanga, Warmun, Warakurna and Kintore in the Northern Territory. · The development and implementation of a framework improving the accessibility to services, communication and encouraging the reporting of offences. · The Acts Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence) Bill 2004, amended the Restraining Orders Act and the Criminal Code which improved interagency response to domestic violence matters. (3) The Police Service advise the following statistics relate to the period 27 April 04 to 27 April 05 · 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Increasing the number of Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers (APLOs) by 40 · As a result of the Gordon inquiry multi-agency facilities in remote locations to establish a permanent police and initiated actions at Warburton, Kalumburu, Jigalong, Balgo, Bidyadanga, Warmun, Warakurna and Kintore in the Northern Territory. · The development and implementation of a framework improving the accessibility to services, communication and encouraging the reporting of offences. · The Acts Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence) Bill 2004, amended the Restraining Orders Act and the Criminal Code which improved interagency response to domestic violence matters. (3) The Police Service advise the following statistics relate to the period 27 April 04 to 27 April 05 · 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· As a result of the Gordon inquiry multi-agency facilities in remote locations to establish a permanent police and initiated actions at Warburton, Kalumburu, Jigalong, Balgo, Bidyadanga, Warmun, Warakurna and Kintore in the Northern Territory. · The development and implementation of a framework improving the accessibility to services, communication and encouraging the reporting of offences. · The Acts Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence) Bill 2004, amended the Restraining Orders Act and the Criminal Code which improved interagency response to domestic violence matters. (3) The Police Service advise the following statistics relate to the period 27 April 04 to 27 April 05 · 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· The development and implementation of a framework improving the accessibility to services, communication and encouraging the reporting of offences. · The Acts Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence) Bill 2004, amended the Restraining Orders Act and the Criminal Code which improved interagency response to domestic violence matters. (3) The Police Service advise the following statistics relate to the period 27 April 04 to 27 April 05 · 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· The Acts Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence) Bill 2004, amended the Restraining Orders Act and the Criminal Code which improved interagency response to domestic violence matters. (3) The Police Service advise the following statistics relate to the period 27 April 04 to 27 April 05 · 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
(3) The Police Service advise the following statistics relate to the period 27 April 04 to 27 April 05 · 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
(4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Increasing the number of Aboriginal Police Liaison Officers (APLOs) by 40 · As a result of the Gordon inquiry multi-agency facilities in remote locations to establish a permanent police and initiated actions at Warburton, Kalumburu, Jigalong, Balgo, Bidyadanga, Warmun, Warakurna and Kintore in the Northern Territory. · The development and implementation of a framework improving the accessibility to services, communication and encouraging the reporting of offences. · The Acts Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence) Bill 2004, amended the Restraining Orders Act and the Criminal Code which improved interagency response to domestic violence matters. (3) The Police Service advise the following statistics relate to the period 27 April 04 to 27 April 05 · 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· As a result of the Gordon inquiry multi-agency facilities in remote locations to establish a permanent police and initiated actions at Warburton, Kalumburu, Jigalong, Balgo, Bidyadanga, Warmun, Warakurna and Kintore in the Northern Territory. · The development and implementation of a framework improving the accessibility to services, communication and encouraging the reporting of offences. · The Acts Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence) Bill 2004, amended the Restraining Orders Act and the Criminal Code which improved interagency response to domestic violence matters. (3) The Police Service advise the following statistics relate to the period 27 April 04 to 27 April 05 · 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· The development and implementation of a framework improving the accessibility to services, communication and encouraging the reporting of offences. · The Acts Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence) Bill 2004, amended the Restraining Orders Act and the Criminal Code which improved interagency response to domestic violence matters. (3) The Police Service advise the following statistics relate to the period 27 April 04 to 27 April 05 · 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· The Acts Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence) Bill 2004, amended the Restraining Orders Act and the Criminal Code which improved interagency response to domestic violence matters. (3) The Police Service advise the following statistics relate to the period 27 April 04 to 27 April 05 · 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
(3) The Police Service advise the following statistics relate to the period 27 April 04 to 27 April 05 · 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 94 APLO applications · 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 37 APLOs completed the Academy training · 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 12 Police Officer applications from persons of Aboriginal descent. · 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 6 persons of Aboriginal descent completed the Police Officer training. (4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
(4) The Police Service advise during the recruit 28 week training timetable all recruits receive the following training: · 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 1/2 day training in Equal Opportunity delivered by Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit. · 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· 2 days of Cultural Diversity training are delivered by external lecturers covering the impacts of cultural issues and policing. The lectures include: · Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Kookaburra Indigenous Officers Network (KION) - roles of APLO's and Aboriginal / Police relations. · State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· State Intelligence Services - Asian culture and Asian crime · Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre - ethnic communities and relevant issues (emphasis on African nationalities) · Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Godija Gaba - Muslim communities · Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Advocare - elder abuse · WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· WA Aids Council - sexual diversity, homosexual beats and HIV myths · Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Disability Services Commission - people with disabilities · Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
· Human Resources Planning Equity and Policy Unit - provide refresher training every two years in EEO issues, equity and diversity
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