A parliamentary question seeks clarification on whether the R.A.D.A.R. police resource allocation model accounts for officer leave, training, and replacement. The Minister's response clarifies that R.A.D.A.R. focuses on equitable allocation, not staff management, which is the responsibility of regional commanders.

AnsweredQoN 332Legislative Assembly
Asked
26 September 2002
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services

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(b) does the model make provision for officers extended sick leave, or leave from duty for disciplinary reasons; (c) does the model make provision for officers training; (d) is there provision in the model to replace officers in a district when the operational staff drop more that 5% below the R.A.D.A.R. recommended allocation; and (e) will the Minister direct the Police Commissioner to include the above provisions in the R.A.D.A.R. model if they are not already provided for?
(c) does the model make provision for officers training; (d) is there provision in the model to replace officers in a district when the operational staff drop more that 5% below the R.A.D.A.R. recommended allocation; and (e) will the Minister direct the Police Commissioner to include the above provisions in the R.A.D.A.R. model if they are not already provided for?
(d) is there provision in the model to replace officers in a district when the operational staff drop more that 5% below the R.A.D.A.R. recommended allocation; and (e) will the Minister direct the Police Commissioner to include the above provisions in the R.A.D.A.R. model if they are not already provided for?
(e) will the Minister direct the Police Commissioner to include the above provisions in the R.A.D.A.R. model if they are not already provided for?
While the RADAR methodology assists in resource allocation decision-making, the primary responsibility for deploying and managing resources rests with Regional Commanders, in conjunction with District Superintendents and Officers in Charge of police stations. This includes the management of all leave, training of officers and any other absences from the work place. Therefore, it is neither appropriate nor practicable to include the above factors in the resource allocation model.
Therefore, it is neither appropriate nor practicable to include the above factors in the resource allocation model.

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Answered
5 December 2002
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
70 days
(a-e) RADAR was developed to assist in the equitable
allocation
of police officers across the state. It does not (nor was it intended to) deal with staff management and deployment issues.
While the RADAR methodology assists in resource allocation decision-making, the primary responsibility for deploying and managing resources rests with Regional Commanders, in conjunction with District Superintendents and Officers in Charge of police stations. This includes the management of all leave, training of officers and any other absences from the work place.
Therefore, it is neither appropriate nor practicable to include the above factors in the resource allocation model.

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