Question regarding the change in reported assaults and threats against police officers in the Kimberley region since 2019-20. The answer indicates an increase in assaults and a decrease in threats.

AnsweredQoN 1068Legislative Council
Asked
25 October 2022
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I refer to police in the Kimberley region, and I ask: (a) have total reported assaults against police officers in the Kimberley region increased or decreased since 2019-20 and, if yes, by how much; and (b) have total reported threats against police officers in the Kimberley region increased or decreased since 2019-20 and, if yes, by how much?

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Answered
29 November 2022
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police
Response time
9 days
The Western Australia Police Force advise:
(a) yes, increase by 51
(b) no, decrease by 3

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