This WA parliamentary question seeks a breakdown of police staffing levels and vacancies in the South West police district as of 1 September 2015. The answer provides headcount and FTE data for various roles and details regarding vacant positions.

AnsweredQoN 3427Legislative Council
Asked
22 September 2015
Portfolio
Police

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(1) As at 1 September 2015, how many of the following, by headcount and FTE, were allocated to the South West police district: (a) Police Officers (sworn); (b) Auxiliary Officers; (c) Detectives; (d) Forensic Officers; and (e) Administration Officers (unsworn)? (2) As at 1 September 2015, how many Police Officers (sworn) FTEs in the South West police district were vacant? (3) For each FTE position vacant on 1 September 2015, for how long had each position been vacant?

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Answered
17 November 2015
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Police
Response time
56 days
1)
Position
FTE
Headcount
(a) Police Officers
212.5
211.0
(b) Police Auxiliary Officers
3.0
3.0
(c) Detectives
11.0
10.0
(d) Forensic Officers
3.5
4.0
(e) Administration Officers (Unsworn)
22.19
26.0
(2) Three.
(3) Three positions vacant in the South West as of 1 September 2015:
· Position one - vacated on 3 August 2015; filled on 4 September 2015
· Position two - vacated on 5 August 2015; filled on 4 September 2015
· Position three - vacated on 30 July 2015; remains unfilled (anticipated to be filled via the next Senior Sergeant Promotion pool)

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