❓ A WA parliamentary question scrutinizes the potential replacement of police firearms with the Sigma pistol, probing decision-making processes, costs, training, and alternative firearm considerations. The response indicates no decision to adopt the Sigma pistol was made.
AnsweredQoN 598Legislative Council
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(1) Has the Police Service made a decision to replace its current standard issue police firearms with the Sigma pistol?
(2) Has the Government made a decision to replace the Police Service’s standard issue police firearms with the Sigma pistol?
(3) If so -
(a) when was the Government’s decision made;
(b) what is the total estimated cost of this initiative;
(c) has funding for the replacement been agreed to;
(d) what amounts and in what budget years; and
(e) what was the policy reason behind the decision?
(4) What is the total number of standard firearms currently issued to the Police Force?
(5) In particular, what make and type of firearms are they?
(6) How many are there of each type?
(7) What is it proposed should be done with those firearms which are to be replaced?
(8) Have any Sigma pistols been acquired?
(9) If so, when, how many and at what cost?
(10) Has any time or money been expended in training in the use of the Sigma pistol, whether of officers who will use the standard firearm or persons who will train officers to use them?
(11) If so, what amount of time and money has been spent?
(12) Has the Minister or the Police Force at any time subsequent to the decision to adopt the Sigma, considered adopting or decided to adopt as standard issue firearm, a firearm other than the Sigma?
(13) If so -
(a) when was that consideration given, or if a decision has been made, when was the decision made and by whom;
(b) what is the firearm adopted or being considered;
(c) what were the reasons for that decision or consideration;
(d) has the Government agreed to this;
(e) what is the unit cost of this new firearm compared to the Sigma; and
(f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(14) If a firearm other than the Sigma has been considered or adopted -
(a) is it proposed that both firearms be used within the Police Force or that one be phased out and when;
(b) what costs will be thrown away be reason of this decision;
(c) will further training be required in the use of this new firearm; and
(d) what time or money has been expended, and will need to be expended in order to introduce this new firearm?
(15) On how many occasions in each of the three last calendar years have officers, other than those within the TRG, discharged firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice?
(16) On how many occasions in each of the last three calendar years has an officer attempted to discharge a standard firearm in the course of their operational duties resulting in the failure of that firearm to discharge due to a malfunction?
(2) Has the Government made a decision to replace the Police Service’s standard issue police firearms with the Sigma pistol?
(3) If so -
(a) when was the Government’s decision made;
(b) what is the total estimated cost of this initiative;
(c) has funding for the replacement been agreed to;
(d) what amounts and in what budget years; and
(e) what was the policy reason behind the decision?
(4) What is the total number of standard firearms currently issued to the Police Force?
(5) In particular, what make and type of firearms are they?
(6) How many are there of each type?
(7) What is it proposed should be done with those firearms which are to be replaced?
(8) Have any Sigma pistols been acquired?
(9) If so, when, how many and at what cost?
(10) Has any time or money been expended in training in the use of the Sigma pistol, whether of officers who will use the standard firearm or persons who will train officers to use them?
(11) If so, what amount of time and money has been spent?
(12) Has the Minister or the Police Force at any time subsequent to the decision to adopt the Sigma, considered adopting or decided to adopt as standard issue firearm, a firearm other than the Sigma?
(13) If so -
(a) when was that consideration given, or if a decision has been made, when was the decision made and by whom;
(b) what is the firearm adopted or being considered;
(c) what were the reasons for that decision or consideration;
(d) has the Government agreed to this;
(e) what is the unit cost of this new firearm compared to the Sigma; and
(f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(14) If a firearm other than the Sigma has been considered or adopted -
(a) is it proposed that both firearms be used within the Police Force or that one be phased out and when;
(b) what costs will be thrown away be reason of this decision;
(c) will further training be required in the use of this new firearm; and
(d) what time or money has been expended, and will need to be expended in order to introduce this new firearm?
(15) On how many occasions in each of the three last calendar years have officers, other than those within the TRG, discharged firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice?
(16) On how many occasions in each of the last three calendar years has an officer attempted to discharge a standard firearm in the course of their operational duties resulting in the failure of that firearm to discharge due to a malfunction?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 May 2002
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
29 days
(b) what is the total estimated cost of this initiative; (c) has funding for the replacement been agreed to; (d) what amounts and in what budget years; and (e) what was the policy reason behind the decision?
(c) has funding for the replacement been agreed to; (d) what amounts and in what budget years; and (e) what was the policy reason behind the decision?
(d) what amounts and in what budget years; and (e) what was the policy reason behind the decision?
(e) what was the policy reason behind the decision?
(b) what is the firearm adopted or being considered; (c) what were the reasons for that decision or consideration; (d) has the Government agreed to this; (e) what is the unit cost of this new firearm compared to the Sigma; and (f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(c) what were the reasons for that decision or consideration; (d) has the Government agreed to this; (e) what is the unit cost of this new firearm compared to the Sigma; and (f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(d) has the Government agreed to this; (e) what is the unit cost of this new firearm compared to the Sigma; and (f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(e) what is the unit cost of this new firearm compared to the Sigma; and (f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(b) what costs will be thrown away be reason of this decision; (c) will further training be required in the use of this new firearm; and (d) what time or money has been expended, and will need to be expended in order to introduce this new firearm?
(c) will further training be required in the use of this new firearm; and (d) what time or money has been expended, and will need to be expended in order to introduce this new firearm?
(d) what time or money has been expended, and will need to be expended in order to introduce this new firearm?
In addition approximately $130,000 has been expended on ammunition. (12) Refer to (2) (13) Not applicable. (14) Refer to (1) and (2) (15) For the past three calendar years the following numbers of officers, other than TRG, have discharged their firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice: Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
(12) Refer to (2) (13) Not applicable. (14) Refer to (1) and (2) (15) For the past three calendar years the following numbers of officers, other than TRG, have discharged their firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice: Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
(13) Not applicable. (14) Refer to (1) and (2) (15) For the past three calendar years the following numbers of officers, other than TRG, have discharged their firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice: Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
(14) Refer to (1) and (2) (15) For the past three calendar years the following numbers of officers, other than TRG, have discharged their firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice: Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
(15) For the past three calendar years the following numbers of officers, other than TRG, have discharged their firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice: Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
(16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
(c) has funding for the replacement been agreed to; (d) what amounts and in what budget years; and (e) what was the policy reason behind the decision?
(d) what amounts and in what budget years; and (e) what was the policy reason behind the decision?
(e) what was the policy reason behind the decision?
(b) what is the firearm adopted or being considered; (c) what were the reasons for that decision or consideration; (d) has the Government agreed to this; (e) what is the unit cost of this new firearm compared to the Sigma; and (f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(c) what were the reasons for that decision or consideration; (d) has the Government agreed to this; (e) what is the unit cost of this new firearm compared to the Sigma; and (f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(d) has the Government agreed to this; (e) what is the unit cost of this new firearm compared to the Sigma; and (f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(e) what is the unit cost of this new firearm compared to the Sigma; and (f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(f) what will happen to those Sigma pistols already purchased?
(b) what costs will be thrown away be reason of this decision; (c) will further training be required in the use of this new firearm; and (d) what time or money has been expended, and will need to be expended in order to introduce this new firearm?
(c) will further training be required in the use of this new firearm; and (d) what time or money has been expended, and will need to be expended in order to introduce this new firearm?
(d) what time or money has been expended, and will need to be expended in order to introduce this new firearm?
In addition approximately $130,000 has been expended on ammunition. (12) Refer to (2) (13) Not applicable. (14) Refer to (1) and (2) (15) For the past three calendar years the following numbers of officers, other than TRG, have discharged their firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice: Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
(12) Refer to (2) (13) Not applicable. (14) Refer to (1) and (2) (15) For the past three calendar years the following numbers of officers, other than TRG, have discharged their firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice: Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
(13) Not applicable. (14) Refer to (1) and (2) (15) For the past three calendar years the following numbers of officers, other than TRG, have discharged their firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice: Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
(14) Refer to (1) and (2) (15) For the past three calendar years the following numbers of officers, other than TRG, have discharged their firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice: Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
(15) For the past three calendar years the following numbers of officers, other than TRG, have discharged their firearms in the course of their duties, other than in practice: Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
Year Number of Officers 1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
1999 5 2000 4 2001 4 Total 13 (16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
(16) There have been no reported incidents in the past three calendar years. The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
The implementation of formal procedures and mandatory serviceability checks required before the booking out of an issue firearm, dictate that unserviceable firearms be returned immediately to the Ballistics Section for repair or replacement. Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
Also the instigation of mandatory six monthly re-qualifying shoots, has also contributed to the prompt reporting and return of unserviceable firearms for repair or replacement, thus alleviating discharge failures.
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