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Question and Answer Tracking Details

9280 - POLICE OFFICERS PER CAPITA

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Police, and Minister for Emergency Services
  1. How many police officers per capita are stationed in local area commands located in the:
    1. Sydney metropolitan area;
    2. Newcastle local area command;
    3. Lake Macquarie local area command?
Answer -

I am advised:

Allocation of police resources is determined by the Commissioner of Police, based on operational need. Police Area Commands and Police Districts aim to ensure that there are an adequate number of police officers on duty to meet demand.


Question asked on 19 September 2018 (session 56-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 201
Answer received on 24 October 2018 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 210