Government Departments

In reply to Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (26 November 2020). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services): South Australia Police advise that the following new sections have been established since 1 July 2019:

Security Response Section (SRS)

To provide a consistent high visibility policing presence that is trained and equipped to provide an elevated tactical capability, designed to deter and respond to incidents of a violent nature. This capability will complement and support the existing capability provided by general duties police.

Media Road Safety Unit (MRSU)

Provides multi-media, promotions and digital road safety messaging after the closure of the Motor Accident Commission.

District Policing Model Stage 2

The second stage of the District Policing Model resulted in the creation of dedicated Response Teams and District Policing Teams to allow SAPOL to increase the visibility and availability of frontline uniform members during the periods of peak demand.

The Department for Correctional Services (DCS) advise that the Office for Correctional Services Review was established on 1 July 2019 to better align the investigations, review and performance functions. The new unit also established a single point of liaison with key review agencies. DCS now also hosts the minister's office.

The South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission advise that the Strategic Projects Office was established by Emergency Services Sector Executive in February 2020 to enable the effective delivery of strategic projects as funded under government initiatives. The Strategic Projects Office is currently responsible for the delivery of the New ESS Headquarters, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Alert SA projects and is providing project management support for the Independent Bushfire Review action plan implementation.

I am advised that there have been no new sections established within the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service, the South Australian State Emergency Service or the South Australian Country Fire Service between 1 July 2019 and 26 November 2020.