Police Numbers

394 Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (19 September 2018).

As at 31 August 2018 what was the total number (FTE) of sworn police employed in:

(a) Northern Metro District;

(b) Southern Metro District;

(c) Eastern Metro District;

(d) Western Metro District; and

(e) Non-metropolitan areas?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised:

As at 31 August 2018, the total number of sworn police (excluding cadets) assigned to the four metropolitan police districts is 1,739.6 FTE.

The total number employed in non-metropolitan areas is 948.8 FTE.

In addition to the four police districts, a further 1,912.6 sworn FTE are assigned to various locations across the metropolitan area, the major ones of which are:

Police Headquarters

SAPOL Communications Centre

Police Academy, Taperoo

Thebarton Barracks

Staff in these locations undertake a wide range of specialist investigation and response services.