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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 661 asked in the Legislative Council on 8 September 2021 by Hon Steve Martin

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

POLICE — STAFF

661. Hon STEVE MARTIN to the minister representing the Minister for Police:

I refer to the police numbers in Western Australia.

(1) What is the active number of police officers in Western Australia as of August 31, 2021?

(2) What is the authorised strength of Western Australia Police Force?

(3) What is the current actual and authorised strength of Geraldton Police Station?

Hon STEPHEN DAWSON replied:

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Police.

(1) The Western Australia Police Force advises that the number of sworn officers is 7 354, including 7 004 police officers.

(2) It is 7 211.

(3) For operational reasons, police strength is not provided below district or equivalent level.