❓ Question regarding the number of assaults against police officers in WA from 2017 to early 2020, with provided statistics and context on government support for police safety.
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I refer to serious assaults against police officers, and ask: (a) How many police officers were assaulted in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 year to date?
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Answered
17 March 2020
Responded by
Minister for Police; Road Safety
Response time
7 days
Western Australian police officers do a dangerous and difficult job and deserve our respect and support. To provide greater protection for our officers and to deter and hold offenders to account, the McGowan Government is equipping our officers with body armour and body worn cameras. The Western Australia Police Force advise:
(a) 2017 – 759; 2018, 764; 2019 – 787; 2020 (to 16 February 2020) 122.
The WA Police Force categorise all assault offences against police officers as “Assault Police Officer” and does not distinguish ‘serious’ and ‘common’ assaults. Statistics are provisional and subject to revision.
(a) 2017 – 759; 2018, 764; 2019 – 787; 2020 (to 16 February 2020) 122.
The WA Police Force categorise all assault offences against police officers as “Assault Police Officer” and does not distinguish ‘serious’ and ‘common’ assaults. Statistics are provisional and subject to revision.
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