Police Recruitment

Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (14:31): My question is to the Minister for Police. Does the minister accept the evidence of Mr Denis Patriarca, the Director of Business Services at SA Police, given to the Budget and Finance Committee earlier this month, that in the 2017-18 year there will 4,421.1 sworn police officers, 36 community constables and 188 cadets—a total of 4,645 officers including cadets?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:32): I would need to confirm that exact figure. I do not have it before me. I will be happy to get back to the member.

An honourable member interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Wright is called to order.