POLICE RESOURCES

Mr GOLDSWORTHY (Kavel) (15:05): My question is to the Minister for Police. What steps will the minister take to address the resourcing issue identified in this week's Eastern Courier by a member of the police force? In the Eastern Courier this week, a police officer is quoted as saying, 'Police resources are stretched so thin and response times are so slow that lives are at risk.'

The Hon. M.J. WRIGHT (Lee—Minister for Police, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (15:06): I thank the member for his question. I am familiar with the article he refers to. I have seen that article. I will, of course, take some advice from the Police Commissioner. From memory, I think my first meeting with the Police Commissioner is next Thursday, and I am happy to take up the matter with him.