❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses police working conditions in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, focusing on housing, incentives, and the establishment of a mounted police unit. The Minister's response defends current conditions and outlines existing incentives and plans.
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A recent Police Union (WA) report on housing and staffing levels at Kalgoorlie has revealed poor working conditions, excessive work hours and crowded working conditions - to name just a few problems - that are being experienced by staff members at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Other than agreeing to a 44-hour week for Kalgoorlie police, will the minister advise - (1) What other measures have been taken to improve the police conditions in Kalgoorlie-Boulder? (2) As police, unlike teachers, do not receive a financial incentive to work in rural areas, can the minister confirm that this anomaly will be addressed in the next state budget? (3) If not, why not? (4) As a Labor election promise was a permanent mounted police unit in Kalgoorlie to combat crime, can the minister advise why she has promised instead only a 12-month review? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(1) What other measures have been taken to improve the police conditions in Kalgoorlie-Boulder? (2) As police, unlike teachers, do not receive a financial incentive to work in rural areas, can the minister confirm that this anomaly will be addressed in the next state budget? (3) If not, why not? (4) As a Labor election promise was a permanent mounted police unit in Kalgoorlie to combat crime, can the minister advise why she has promised instead only a 12-month review? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(2) As police, unlike teachers, do not receive a financial incentive to work in rural areas, can the minister confirm that this anomaly will be addressed in the next state budget? (3) If not, why not? (4) As a Labor election promise was a permanent mounted police unit in Kalgoorlie to combat crime, can the minister advise why she has promised instead only a 12-month review? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(3) If not, why not? (4) As a Labor election promise was a permanent mounted police unit in Kalgoorlie to combat crime, can the minister advise why she has promised instead only a 12-month review? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(4) As a Labor election promise was a permanent mounted police unit in Kalgoorlie to combat crime, can the minister advise why she has promised instead only a 12-month review? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(1) What other measures have been taken to improve the police conditions in Kalgoorlie-Boulder? (2) As police, unlike teachers, do not receive a financial incentive to work in rural areas, can the minister confirm that this anomaly will be addressed in the next state budget? (3) If not, why not? (4) As a Labor election promise was a permanent mounted police unit in Kalgoorlie to combat crime, can the minister advise why she has promised instead only a 12-month review? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(2) As police, unlike teachers, do not receive a financial incentive to work in rural areas, can the minister confirm that this anomaly will be addressed in the next state budget? (3) If not, why not? (4) As a Labor election promise was a permanent mounted police unit in Kalgoorlie to combat crime, can the minister advise why she has promised instead only a 12-month review? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(3) If not, why not? (4) As a Labor election promise was a permanent mounted police unit in Kalgoorlie to combat crime, can the minister advise why she has promised instead only a 12-month review? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(4) As a Labor election promise was a permanent mounted police unit in Kalgoorlie to combat crime, can the minister advise why she has promised instead only a 12-month review? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(1) Housing for police officers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area is good quality. The majority of the homes are privately leased. Over the past 12 months no complaints about the quality or standard of housing have been made to the Government Employees’ Housing Authority liaison officer. Staff work a five-panel roster system that provides them with a week-long break every five weeks. This system was initiated at the officers’ request and is very popular. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station is among the newest facilities in the State, having opened on 3 May 1991. The facilities are of a high standard and the premises are not overcrowded. The regional commander, Graeme Power, visited the facility last week, accompanied by the district superintendent and officer in charge of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Police Station. Health and safety considerations of staff are continually monitored to ensure appropriate living and working conditions. (2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(2) Police are provided with financial incentives in regional areas. A district allowance for officers working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder applies. However, country incentives continue to be the subject of discussion between the Government, the Western Australia Police Service and the Police Union (WA). (3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(3) Not applicable. (4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
(4) On advice from the Commissioner of Police, the minister has announced that regular mounted police will patrol Kalgoorlie-Boulder and other regional centres. This reflects our Government’s strong commitment to improve police resources throughout regional Western Australia.
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