❓ A parliamentary question regarding the deployment of police cameras at a climate strike, raising concerns about intimidation, data retention, and potential identification of participants. The police response declines to provide specific details, citing operational security.
AnsweredQoN 2514Legislative Council
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I refer to the police cameras that were deployed at the Global Strike for Climate gathering at Forrest Place and march to Elizabeth Quay on 20 September 2019, and ask on behalf of a number of parents: (a) why were there so many police cameras deployed to record people at the gathering and march; (b) for what purpose was the footage required; (c) will the footage be kept: (i) if yes to (c), why; (d) the filming intimidated a number of people, was this the intention; and (e) will the footage be used to identify people who organise or participate in Global Strike for Climate activities?
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Answered
29 October 2019
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
9 days
The Western Australian Police advise:
(a)-(e) Police make operational decisions for managing protests, major incidents and operational activity based on multiple factors including, but not limited to; safety, risk management, capability, intelligence and community engagement.
These decisions are made within the incident command and control structure for the operation being managed.
Operational decision-making and tactical activities for management of protests are not disclosed to ensure that police operations are not compromised.
(a)-(e) Police make operational decisions for managing protests, major incidents and operational activity based on multiple factors including, but not limited to; safety, risk management, capability, intelligence and community engagement.
These decisions are made within the incident command and control structure for the operation being managed.
Operational decision-making and tactical activities for management of protests are not disclosed to ensure that police operations are not compromised.
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