Question regarding the rollout of stab proof ballistic vests for frontline police officers in Western Australia during the 2019/20 and anticipated 2020/21 financial years. The WA Police Force provided figures for both years.

AnsweredQoN 6454Legislative Assembly
Asked
8 October 2020
Portfolio
Police; Road Safety

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I refer to the new stab proof ballistic vests for frontline police officers and ask: (a) how many vests were rolled out in the 2019/20 financial year; and (b) how many vests are anticipated to be rolled out in the 2020/21 financial year?

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Answered
18 November 2020
Responded by
Minister for Police; Road Safety
Response time
14 days
The Western Australian Police Force advise:
(a) 2 720
(b) 3 660

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