Mr Murray questions the Minister for Police regarding staffing shortages at Donnybrook Police Station due to a policy of not replacing officers on leave, and seeks solutions to address the issue. The Minister deflects responsibility to the Commissioner of Police and District Superintendents.

AnsweredQoN 665Legislative Assembly
Asked
1 April 2009
Portfolio
Police

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In light of a policy to not replace police officers when on annual leave, sick leave, long service leave or training exercises, Donnybrook Police Station is often manned by only three officers and an administration assistant, and I ask:
(a) what plans does the Minister have to address this staff issue;
(b) will the Minister allocate an extra officer to this station;
(c) why are there no replacements for Police officers when on all types of leave; and
(d) are there plans to divert Officers from other stations around the Donnybrook area to cover “hot spots”?

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Answered
7 April 2009
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
6 days
(a-d) The Commissioner of Police is responsible for the allocation of police services state-wide and allocates resources accordingly.  District Superintendents deploy the resources within their District to provide the best possible policing service to meet operational requirements and the varying needs of the community.

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