❓ A parliamentary question addresses commuter safety on the northern suburbs railway, seeking data on reported safety problems, arrests, and transit guard staffing levels. The response provides statistics on assaults and disruptive behaviour but lacks specific arrest/prosecution figures and staffing adequacy.
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I refer to the issue of commuter safety on the northern suburbs railway system. (1) In the 12 months to 30 June 2005, how many safety problems were reported? (2) Did any of these reports result in arrests or prosecutions? (3) If yes, how many were there and what were the results? (4) How many transit guards were employed on this service? (5) Is this number considered adequate? Hon SUE ELLERY
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On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(1) In the 12 months to 30 June 2005, how many safety problems were reported? (2) Did any of these reports result in arrests or prosecutions? (3) If yes, how many were there and what were the results? (4) How many transit guards were employed on this service? (5) Is this number considered adequate? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(2) Did any of these reports result in arrests or prosecutions? (3) If yes, how many were there and what were the results? (4) How many transit guards were employed on this service? (5) Is this number considered adequate? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(3) If yes, how many were there and what were the results? (4) How many transit guards were employed on this service? (5) Is this number considered adequate? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(4) How many transit guards were employed on this service? (5) Is this number considered adequate? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(5) Is this number considered adequate? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(1) In the 12 months to 30 June 2005, how many safety problems were reported? (2) Did any of these reports result in arrests or prosecutions? (3) If yes, how many were there and what were the results? (4) How many transit guards were employed on this service? (5) Is this number considered adequate? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(2) Did any of these reports result in arrests or prosecutions? (3) If yes, how many were there and what were the results? (4) How many transit guards were employed on this service? (5) Is this number considered adequate? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(3) If yes, how many were there and what were the results? (4) How many transit guards were employed on this service? (5) Is this number considered adequate? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(4) How many transit guards were employed on this service? (5) Is this number considered adequate? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(5) Is this number considered adequate? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
On behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(1)-(2) In the past 12 months, over 12 million passenger journeys have been made on the northern line. During that time there have been 34 reported assaults that have resulted in either arrests, summons or further investigation by the Western Australia Police Service. There have also been 36 reported acts of disruptive behaviour, 34 of which were dealt with by transit guards by way of arrests, summons, infringement, juvenile cautions or juvenile justice team referrals as per the Young Offenders Act. The remaining two are subject to an ongoing investigation after being handed over to the police transit unit. (3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
(3) The figures for the proportion of reported assaults that have resulted in arrest or prosecution are not held by the Public Transport Authority. While the initial response to assaults is generally provided by transit guards, further investigation is generally undertaken by the police transit unit. This enables transit guards to spend more time rostered on the rail system, as most investigations require the police to take statements and interview parties.
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