POLICE — RETIREMENTS
AND RESIGNATIONS
866. Hon COLIN HOLT to the minister representing the
Minister for Police:
I refer to the Western Australia
Police Force.
(1) How many
police officers retired or resigned in 2017, 2018 and 2019?
(2) Does the WA
Police Force undertake exit surveys; and, if yes, what are the top three
reasons for officers departing the force?
(3) How many
police officers are currently employed by the WA Police Force?
Hon
STEPHEN DAWSON replied:
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me by
the Minister for Police.
(1)–(3) It is advised that the number of police officer
resignations/retirements is generally lower than in previous years. The
Western Australia Police Force undertakes exit surveys. The WA Police Force
advises that detailed information from the exit surveys is not available.
However, retirement is a common reason for resignation. The Western Australia
Police Force is funded for an authorised sworn strength of 6 350 officers.