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1984 - REPLACEMENT OF TRANSIT OFFICERS

Hornery, Sonia to the Attorney General, and Minister for Justice representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council

Given that more than 450 Railcorp transit officers will be sacked and replaced by 300 new police officers, how will the shortfall of 150 officers be addressed?
Answer -

I am advised:

The allocation of police and transit officers recognises that police have greater powers and capability which will result in enhanced operational capacity. Police also patrol in pairs whereas Transit Officers patrol in larger groups for safety reasons.

The new Police Transport Command commenced operations on 2 May 2012 with 301 officers from local community crime units. The Command will increase its numbers until its target authorised strength of 610 officers is reached by December 2014.

The Police Transport Command is committed to promoting safety and reducing crime on the NSW transport network.

Question asked on 1 May 2012 (session 55-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 84
Answer received on 5 June 2012 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 96

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