Question On Notice No. 872 asked in the Legislative Council on 18 August 2022 by Hon Nick Goiran
Question Directed to the: Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
In each of the past five years, on how many occasions
did an officer or employee carry out child-related work whilst holding a
Negative Notice under the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act
2004?
Answered on 20 September 2022
The Western Australia Police Force advise:
The Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 provides that specific people or certain kinds of work do not require a Working with Children check. Police Officers are exempt in these circumstances.
The WA Police Force conducts an Initial Entry Check (IEC) for recruit applications which includes checks of:
- Traffic history
- Criminal history
- Suspect holdings
- Move on notices
- Juvenile cautions
- Drug diversions
- Family violence incidents
- Restraint/police orders
Where an applicant is recommended for recruitment, a more in-depth check is conducted including a review of associates, addresses, and social media activity.