❓ Hon John Fischer questions the Minister about a reported increase in crime in Carnarvon, requesting increased police presence or funding. The Minister responds that crime has decreased and accuses the opposition of negativity.
AnsweredQoN 1136Legislative Council
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CRIME, CARNARVON
On 11 December 2001, I directed a question to the minister about whether the Government was aware of the huge increase in vandalism in and around the Carnarvon area. The reply to that question was simply no, as the officer in charge of the Carnarvon Police Station had advised that there had been no increase in vandalism, which was supported by recent crime statistics. However, it has now been revealed by the district police office in Geraldton that the crime rate figures for Carnarvon have risen sharply over the past seven months. In fact, the ratio of crime to population has increased dramatically. (1) Will the Government now consider giving priority to the Carnarvon district by either increasing the local presence of the Police Service or providing funding to combat this problem? (2) In the interim, what immediate steps is the Government prepared to take to reassure the community of Carnarvon that urgent assistance will be provided to act as a deterrent in the short term? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
On 11 December 2001, I directed a question to the minister about whether the Government was aware of the huge increase in vandalism in and around the Carnarvon area. The reply to that question was simply no, as the officer in charge of the Carnarvon Police Station had advised that there had been no increase in vandalism, which was supported by recent crime statistics. However, it has now been revealed by the district police office in Geraldton that the crime rate figures for Carnarvon have risen sharply over the past seven months. In fact, the ratio of crime to population has increased dramatically. (1) Will the Government now consider giving priority to the Carnarvon district by either increasing the local presence of the Police Service or providing funding to combat this problem? (2) In the interim, what immediate steps is the Government prepared to take to reassure the community of Carnarvon that urgent assistance will be provided to act as a deterrent in the short term? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) The Police Service advises that Carnarvon is not presently considered to have experienced a dramatic increase in crime. There were 1 294 reported offences in Carnarvon for the period July 2001 to February 2002, compared with 1 401 offences for the same period 2000 to 2001. This Government is beating crime - something that those opposite could not do. However, this matter is being closely monitored by the district superintendent, who will take the necessary measures to deal with any apparent escalation. The Opposition should applaud a bit of success instead of always knocking.
(1) Will the Government now consider giving priority to the Carnarvon district by either increasing the local presence of the Police Service or providing funding to combat this problem? (2) In the interim, what immediate steps is the Government prepared to take to reassure the community of Carnarvon that urgent assistance will be provided to act as a deterrent in the short term? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) The Police Service advises that Carnarvon is not presently considered to have experienced a dramatic increase in crime. There were 1 294 reported offences in Carnarvon for the period July 2001 to February 2002, compared with 1 401 offences for the same period 2000 to 2001. This Government is beating crime - something that those opposite could not do. However, this matter is being closely monitored by the district superintendent, who will take the necessary measures to deal with any apparent escalation. The Opposition should applaud a bit of success instead of always knocking.
(2) In the interim, what immediate steps is the Government prepared to take to reassure the community of Carnarvon that urgent assistance will be provided to act as a deterrent in the short term? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) The Police Service advises that Carnarvon is not presently considered to have experienced a dramatic increase in crime. There were 1 294 reported offences in Carnarvon for the period July 2001 to February 2002, compared with 1 401 offences for the same period 2000 to 2001. This Government is beating crime - something that those opposite could not do. However, this matter is being closely monitored by the district superintendent, who will take the necessary measures to deal with any apparent escalation. The Opposition should applaud a bit of success instead of always knocking.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) The Police Service advises that Carnarvon is not presently considered to have experienced a dramatic increase in crime. There were 1 294 reported offences in Carnarvon for the period July 2001 to February 2002, compared with 1 401 offences for the same period 2000 to 2001. This Government is beating crime - something that those opposite could not do. However, this matter is being closely monitored by the district superintendent, who will take the necessary measures to deal with any apparent escalation. The Opposition should applaud a bit of success instead of always knocking.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) The Police Service advises that Carnarvon is not presently considered to have experienced a dramatic increase in crime. There were 1 294 reported offences in Carnarvon for the period July 2001 to February 2002, compared with 1 401 offences for the same period 2000 to 2001. This Government is beating crime - something that those opposite could not do. However, this matter is being closely monitored by the district superintendent, who will take the necessary measures to deal with any apparent escalation. The Opposition should applaud a bit of success instead of always knocking.
(1)-(2) The Police Service advises that Carnarvon is not presently considered to have experienced a dramatic increase in crime. There were 1 294 reported offences in Carnarvon for the period July 2001 to February 2002, compared with 1 401 offences for the same period 2000 to 2001. This Government is beating crime - something that those opposite could not do. However, this matter is being closely monitored by the district superintendent, who will take the necessary measures to deal with any apparent escalation. The Opposition should applaud a bit of success instead of always knocking.
(1) Will the Government now consider giving priority to the Carnarvon district by either increasing the local presence of the Police Service or providing funding to combat this problem? (2) In the interim, what immediate steps is the Government prepared to take to reassure the community of Carnarvon that urgent assistance will be provided to act as a deterrent in the short term? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) The Police Service advises that Carnarvon is not presently considered to have experienced a dramatic increase in crime. There were 1 294 reported offences in Carnarvon for the period July 2001 to February 2002, compared with 1 401 offences for the same period 2000 to 2001. This Government is beating crime - something that those opposite could not do. However, this matter is being closely monitored by the district superintendent, who will take the necessary measures to deal with any apparent escalation. The Opposition should applaud a bit of success instead of always knocking.
(2) In the interim, what immediate steps is the Government prepared to take to reassure the community of Carnarvon that urgent assistance will be provided to act as a deterrent in the short term? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) The Police Service advises that Carnarvon is not presently considered to have experienced a dramatic increase in crime. There were 1 294 reported offences in Carnarvon for the period July 2001 to February 2002, compared with 1 401 offences for the same period 2000 to 2001. This Government is beating crime - something that those opposite could not do. However, this matter is being closely monitored by the district superintendent, who will take the necessary measures to deal with any apparent escalation. The Opposition should applaud a bit of success instead of always knocking.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) The Police Service advises that Carnarvon is not presently considered to have experienced a dramatic increase in crime. There were 1 294 reported offences in Carnarvon for the period July 2001 to February 2002, compared with 1 401 offences for the same period 2000 to 2001. This Government is beating crime - something that those opposite could not do. However, this matter is being closely monitored by the district superintendent, who will take the necessary measures to deal with any apparent escalation. The Opposition should applaud a bit of success instead of always knocking.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(2) The Police Service advises that Carnarvon is not presently considered to have experienced a dramatic increase in crime. There were 1 294 reported offences in Carnarvon for the period July 2001 to February 2002, compared with 1 401 offences for the same period 2000 to 2001. This Government is beating crime - something that those opposite could not do. However, this matter is being closely monitored by the district superintendent, who will take the necessary measures to deal with any apparent escalation. The Opposition should applaud a bit of success instead of always knocking.
(1)-(2) The Police Service advises that Carnarvon is not presently considered to have experienced a dramatic increase in crime. There were 1 294 reported offences in Carnarvon for the period July 2001 to February 2002, compared with 1 401 offences for the same period 2000 to 2001. This Government is beating crime - something that those opposite could not do. However, this matter is being closely monitored by the district superintendent, who will take the necessary measures to deal with any apparent escalation. The Opposition should applaud a bit of success instead of always knocking.
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