Hon Peter Collier asks about staffing levels within the State Intelligence Division in 2020 and currently. The WA Police Force provides a breakdown of staff by category for both periods, showing an increase in overall staff numbers.

AnsweredQoN 1136Legislative Council
Asked
29 November 2022
Portfolio
Police

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(1) What was the number of staff employed within the State Intelligence Division, by category on 1 January 2020? (2) What is the current number of staff employed within the State Intelligence Division, by category?

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Answered
14 February 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police
Response time
3 days
The Western Australia Police Force advise:
(1) As at 31 December 2019 798 staff were employed within the State Intelligence and Command Portfolio: Assistant Commissioner – 1; Police Officers – 466; Police Auxiliary Officers – 21; Police Staff - 310
(2) The current number staff employed within the State Intelligence and Command Portfolio is 890 as at 31 December 2022: Assistant Commissioner - 1; Police Officers – 520; Police Auxiliary Officers - 6; Police Staff – 357; Wages Staff (Communications Technician, vehicle installer and apprentices) - 6

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