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Parliamentary Questions


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.