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.