A WA parliamentary question seeks information on staffing levels, response times, and operational changes related to the new Fremantle District Police Complex. The response provides current figures and indicates no significant changes are planned upon completion.

AnsweredQoN 46Legislative Assembly
Asked
30 April 2025
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to the construction of the new Fremantle District Police Complex, and I ask: (a) What is the current allocated number of sworn officers assigned to the Fremantle District; (b) What is the current actual number of sworn officers assigned to the Fremantle District; (c) What will be the allocated number of sworn officers assigned to the Fremantle District upon the completion of the new police complex; (d) What criteria are being used to determine staffing levels for the new complex; (e) What are the current average response times within the Fremantle District for: (i) Priority 1 calls; and (ii) Priority 2 calls; (f) What are the expected average response times within the Fremantle District once the new police complex is completed for: (i) Priority 1 calls; and (ii) Priority 2 calls; (g) What changes to local patrol coverage and operating hours will be introduced following the opening of the complex; and (h) Will any regional services be downsized or closed once the new facility is operational?

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Answered
17 June 2025
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
8 days
(a)   As at 24 April 2025 - 297.65 FTE
(b)   As at 24 April 2025 - 276.95 FTE
(c)   297.65 FTE.
(d)   Personnel and functions in the existing Fremantle District will be relocated and consolidated to the new Fremantle District Police Complex.
(e)
i.       Mean time: 7.9 minutes.
ii.      Mean time: 8.9 minutes.
(f)    On completion of the new Fremantle District Police Complex, police will continue to respond to calls for assistance as per the government KPI’s, assessed on risk and seriousness.
(g)   None.
(h)   No.

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