The WA Parliament Question on Notice inquires about detective staffing levels, leave, and vacant positions within the police force. The response provides figures on leave but withholds specific location data for operational reasons.

AnsweredQoN 3466Legislative Council
Asked
20 October 2015
Portfolio
Police

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(1) How many detectives are currently on annual leave? (2) How many detectives are currently on long service leave, or long term leave without pay? (3) Which five detective positions have remained vacant for the longest period of time? (4) Where are the positions in (3) located?

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Answered
2 December 2015
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Police
Response time
43 days
1) As of 15 October 2015 there were 91 detectives on annual leave.
2) As of 15 October 2015 there were 13 detectives on long service leave and 3 detectives on long term leave without pay (Parental Leave).
3) As of 15 October 2015 the 5 longest vacancies are for detective investigators at the rank of constable.
4) Due to operational sensitivities, specific information relating to staffing of individual police locations is not released.

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