❓ A parliamentary question regarding police involvement and funding of the Blue Light drags event, specifically addressing the participation of the Extreme Motorcycle Club. The response confirms police involvement, the club's participation, and denies any payment to the club.
AnsweredQoN 426Legislative Council
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(1) What involvement did the police have in the Blue Light drags held at Barbagallo Raceway in April 2004? (2) Did members of the Extreme Motorcycle Club perform at this Blue Light drags event? (3) Did the Police Service or other government agency within the minister’s administration pay the Extreme Motorcycle Club or any of its members for their performance or involvement on the day; and, if so, how much? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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(1) The Police Service advises that police officers have been involved in the Blue Light drags initiative since its inception, both as volunteers and in an operational capacity. The Blue Light drag meetings are managed by the Blue Light drags committee, which has a serving police officer as the president. Police officers attended this meeting and assisted in the administration of the event, which was alcohol free. Officers conducted preliminary breath tests on competitors and patrolled the spectator areas. Police rangers also assisted at the event with duties such as staffing the front gate. Four Aboriginal police liaison officers were also present. (2) Yes, as was the case with other motorcyclists not affiliated with the group. (3) No.
(2) Did members of the Extreme Motorcycle Club perform at this Blue Light drags event? (3) Did the Police Service or other government agency within the minister’s administration pay the Extreme Motorcycle Club or any of its members for their performance or involvement on the day; and, if so, how much? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The Police Service advises that police officers have been involved in the Blue Light drags initiative since its inception, both as volunteers and in an operational capacity. The Blue Light drag meetings are managed by the Blue Light drags committee, which has a serving police officer as the president. Police officers attended this meeting and assisted in the administration of the event, which was alcohol free. Officers conducted preliminary breath tests on competitors and patrolled the spectator areas. Police rangers also assisted at the event with duties such as staffing the front gate. Four Aboriginal police liaison officers were also present. (2) Yes, as was the case with other motorcyclists not affiliated with the group. (3) No.
(3) Did the Police Service or other government agency within the minister’s administration pay the Extreme Motorcycle Club or any of its members for their performance or involvement on the day; and, if so, how much? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The Police Service advises that police officers have been involved in the Blue Light drags initiative since its inception, both as volunteers and in an operational capacity. The Blue Light drag meetings are managed by the Blue Light drags committee, which has a serving police officer as the president. Police officers attended this meeting and assisted in the administration of the event, which was alcohol free. Officers conducted preliminary breath tests on competitors and patrolled the spectator areas. Police rangers also assisted at the event with duties such as staffing the front gate. Four Aboriginal police liaison officers were also present. (2) Yes, as was the case with other motorcyclists not affiliated with the group. (3) No.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The Police Service advises that police officers have been involved in the Blue Light drags initiative since its inception, both as volunteers and in an operational capacity. The Blue Light drag meetings are managed by the Blue Light drags committee, which has a serving police officer as the president. Police officers attended this meeting and assisted in the administration of the event, which was alcohol free. Officers conducted preliminary breath tests on competitors and patrolled the spectator areas. Police rangers also assisted at the event with duties such as staffing the front gate. Four Aboriginal police liaison officers were also present. (2) Yes, as was the case with other motorcyclists not affiliated with the group. (3) No.
(1) The Police Service advises that police officers have been involved in the Blue Light drags initiative since its inception, both as volunteers and in an operational capacity. The Blue Light drag meetings are managed by the Blue Light drags committee, which has a serving police officer as the president. Police officers attended this meeting and assisted in the administration of the event, which was alcohol free. Officers conducted preliminary breath tests on competitors and patrolled the spectator areas. Police rangers also assisted at the event with duties such as staffing the front gate. Four Aboriginal police liaison officers were also present. (2) Yes, as was the case with other motorcyclists not affiliated with the group. (3) No.
(2) Yes, as was the case with other motorcyclists not affiliated with the group. (3) No.
(3) No.
(2) Did members of the Extreme Motorcycle Club perform at this Blue Light drags event? (3) Did the Police Service or other government agency within the minister’s administration pay the Extreme Motorcycle Club or any of its members for their performance or involvement on the day; and, if so, how much? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The Police Service advises that police officers have been involved in the Blue Light drags initiative since its inception, both as volunteers and in an operational capacity. The Blue Light drag meetings are managed by the Blue Light drags committee, which has a serving police officer as the president. Police officers attended this meeting and assisted in the administration of the event, which was alcohol free. Officers conducted preliminary breath tests on competitors and patrolled the spectator areas. Police rangers also assisted at the event with duties such as staffing the front gate. Four Aboriginal police liaison officers were also present. (2) Yes, as was the case with other motorcyclists not affiliated with the group. (3) No.
(3) Did the Police Service or other government agency within the minister’s administration pay the Extreme Motorcycle Club or any of its members for their performance or involvement on the day; and, if so, how much? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The Police Service advises that police officers have been involved in the Blue Light drags initiative since its inception, both as volunteers and in an operational capacity. The Blue Light drag meetings are managed by the Blue Light drags committee, which has a serving police officer as the president. Police officers attended this meeting and assisted in the administration of the event, which was alcohol free. Officers conducted preliminary breath tests on competitors and patrolled the spectator areas. Police rangers also assisted at the event with duties such as staffing the front gate. Four Aboriginal police liaison officers were also present. (2) Yes, as was the case with other motorcyclists not affiliated with the group. (3) No.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The Police Service advises that police officers have been involved in the Blue Light drags initiative since its inception, both as volunteers and in an operational capacity. The Blue Light drag meetings are managed by the Blue Light drags committee, which has a serving police officer as the president. Police officers attended this meeting and assisted in the administration of the event, which was alcohol free. Officers conducted preliminary breath tests on competitors and patrolled the spectator areas. Police rangers also assisted at the event with duties such as staffing the front gate. Four Aboriginal police liaison officers were also present. (2) Yes, as was the case with other motorcyclists not affiliated with the group. (3) No.
(1) The Police Service advises that police officers have been involved in the Blue Light drags initiative since its inception, both as volunteers and in an operational capacity. The Blue Light drag meetings are managed by the Blue Light drags committee, which has a serving police officer as the president. Police officers attended this meeting and assisted in the administration of the event, which was alcohol free. Officers conducted preliminary breath tests on competitors and patrolled the spectator areas. Police rangers also assisted at the event with duties such as staffing the front gate. Four Aboriginal police liaison officers were also present. (2) Yes, as was the case with other motorcyclists not affiliated with the group. (3) No.
(2) Yes, as was the case with other motorcyclists not affiliated with the group. (3) No.
(3) No.
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