Hon Neil Thomson requested a breakdown of police costs related to the 2021 action against Mr. Brock Burston, a Department of Education officer in Kununurra. The total cost was $31,340.07.

AnsweredQoN 842Legislative Council
Asked
11 August 2022
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I refer to police costs associated with action taken in 2021 against Mr Brock Burston, a Department of Education officer in Kununurra. What were police costs, including: (a) investigation costs; (b) court costs; and (c) all other related costs?

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Answered
20 September 2022
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Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police
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8 days
(a)   – (c)  The Western Australia Police Force advise that all associated costs with the arrest and trial was $31,340.07 which includes; air travel, accommodation, Officers time, court costs, incidentals and allowances.

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