❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the introduction, cost, and usage of TruNarc handheld drug detection devices by the Western Australian Police Force. The Minister's response provides details on deployment, quantity, cost, manufacturer, usage in other jurisdictions, and lifespan.
AnsweredQoN 3991Legislative Assembly
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I refer the Minister to the
recently announced handheld Tru Narc machine, and ask: (a) when will the Tru Narc units be introduced into operational service; (b) how many units will be purchased; (c) what is the approximate cost of each unit; (d) who is the manufacturer of the device; (e) are these devices currently in use in other jurisdictions in Australia; and (f) what is the estimated lifespan of a Tru Narc machine?
recently announced handheld Tru Narc machine, and ask: (a) when will the Tru Narc units be introduced into operational service; (b) how many units will be purchased; (c) what is the approximate cost of each unit; (d) who is the manufacturer of the device; (e) are these devices currently in use in other jurisdictions in Australia; and (f) what is the estimated lifespan of a Tru Narc machine?
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Answered
9 October 2018
Responded by
Minister for Police; Road Safety
Response time
7 days
The Western Australian Police Force advised the following:
(a) The Tru Narc units are already in operation.
(b) 29.
(c) $36,000 plus GST.
(d) Thermo Fisher Scientific.
(e) Yes.
(f) Between five and six years, software updates occur every three to six months.
(a) The Tru Narc units are already in operation.
(b) 29.
(c) $36,000 plus GST.
(d) Thermo Fisher Scientific.
(e) Yes.
(f) Between five and six years, software updates occur every three to six months.
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