Police Holding Facilities

In reply to Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (1 August 2016). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): I am advised:

There was only one instance when a police officer was injured during an escape. The assault on the police officer was during the Whyalla incident and was at the time of the escape. At no time during the periods of the escapees being at large was any member of the public or police injured. There was no concern for public safety and all were located and arrested within 24 hours.