Hon James Hayward asks about the number of WA police officers on leave without pay, resignation policies, and total headcount. The Minister for Police provides figures as of April 30, 2023.

AnsweredQoN 447Legislative Council
Asked
10 May 2023
Portfolio
Police

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POLICE — RESIGNATIONS
447. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer to the resignation of
police officers.
(1) How many officers are currently
on leave without pay?
(2) How long are positions held
open for officers who formally resign from the police service?
(3) Are officers who are on leave
without pay included in the current police headcount numbers?
(4) What is the total headcount of
WA police officers, excluding officers who are on leave without pay?

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I thank the member for some notice
of this question. The following information has been provided to me by the
Minister for Police. The Western Australia Police Force advises the following —
(1) There are 49 as at 30 April
2023.
(2) Positions are not held open for
officers who resign.
(3) Yes.
(4) The total headcount is 6 793 as
at 30 April 2023.

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