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3404 - TRANSIT POLICE

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Police, Minister for the Illawarra
  1. How many Transit Police are assigned to the Newcastle and Hunter rail network?
  2. Has the introduction of Transit Police been a success?
Answer -

The NSW Police Force has advised me:

  1. The Broadmeadow Commuter Crime Unit (CCU), which patrols the Newcastle⁄Hunter rail network, has an authorised strength of 21 officers. This Unit is also supported in the south by Brisbane Water CCU. 
  2. Yes. Transit Police⁄CCUs have been operating successfully for over twenty years. 

Question asked on 6 June 2008 (session 54-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 72
Answer received on 10 July 2008 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 81

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