❓ Question addresses the implementation of Recommendation 17 from the Select Committee into Elder Abuse, specifically regarding the creation of specialist elder abuse units within the WA Police Force. The response indicates an alternative approach using existing Family Violence Teams.
AnsweredQoN 3159Legislative Council
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I refer to Recommendation 17 of the Final Report of the Select Committee into Elder Abuse , and I ask: (a) has the Government created specialist elder abuse units within the Western Australia Police Force; (b) if no to (a), why not; and (c) if yes to (a): (i) where are these units located; and (ii) how many staff FTE are employed in each unit?
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Answered
8 October 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
9 days
The Western Australia Police Force advise:
(a)-(b) There has been an increase in the allocation of specialist Family Violence Officers (FVO) within dedicated Family Violence Teams (FVT) in both the Metropolitan and Regional WA Police Districts. Recognising the close nexus between family violence and elder abuse, these officers have been trained to recognise and respond to elder abuse, and work in partnership with the Department of Communities aiming to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable.
(c) Not applicable.
(a)-(b) There has been an increase in the allocation of specialist Family Violence Officers (FVO) within dedicated Family Violence Teams (FVT) in both the Metropolitan and Regional WA Police Districts. Recognising the close nexus between family violence and elder abuse, these officers have been trained to recognise and respond to elder abuse, and work in partnership with the Department of Communities aiming to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable.
(c) Not applicable.
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