❓ Hon Louise Kingston asked about the temporary suspension of firearm buyback at Albany Police Station on March 15 due to a police officer's funeral. The Minister confirmed the reason and that the program has resumed.
AnsweredQoN 217Legislative Council
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FIREARMS
— BUYBACK PROGRAM
217. Hon LOUISE KINGSTON to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer to the announcement by the Western
Australia Police Force on Facebook that Albany Police Station was unable to
accept firearms for the buyback scheme on Friday, 15 March.
(1) What is the reason given?
(2) Has the Albany Police Station
recommenced accepting firearms?
— BUYBACK PROGRAM
217. Hon LOUISE KINGSTON to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer to the announcement by the Western
Australia Police Force on Facebook that Albany Police Station was unable to
accept firearms for the buyback scheme on Friday, 15 March.
(1) What is the reason given?
(2) Has the Albany Police Station
recommenced accepting firearms?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me by
the Minister for Police.
The Western Australia Police Force
advises —
(1) The funeral of a serving Albany police officer was
held on 15 March 2024. Although operational capacity was not affected,
some administrative tasks were restricted to allow for officers and staff to
attend the funeral.
(2) Yes.
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me by
the Minister for Police.
The Western Australia Police Force
advises —
(1) The funeral of a serving Albany police officer was
held on 15 March 2024. Although operational capacity was not affected,
some administrative tasks were restricted to allow for officers and staff to
attend the funeral.
(2) Yes.
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