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(3) How many detainee on officer (a) assaults and (b) serious assaults have occurred in the AMC since 1 January 2018.

(4) How many of the instances in part (3) involved a “shiv” or other cutting or stabbing instrument.

(5) On how many occasions have corrections staff received medical attention following an assault, serious assault or other altercation with a detainee since 1 January 2018.

Mr Rattenbury: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

1. Detainee on detainee assaults from 1 January 2018 to 31 January 2019

a. Assaults - 62

b. Serious assaults – 10

These figures comply with the Report on Government Services counting methodology. It should be noted that 2018-2019 figures will be quality assured at the end of the financial year, which may result in some variation to these figures.

2. ACTCS does not disaggregate data on instances where weapons have been used in an assault. Individual incident reports would need to be individually reviewed which would unreasonably divert the resources of the Directorate to compile and quality assure.

3. Detainee on officer assaults from 1 January 2018 to 31 January 2019

a. Assaults - 4

b. Serious assaults - 0

These figures comply with the Report on Government Services counting methodology. It should be noted that 2018-2019 figures will be quality assured at the end of the financial year, which may result in some variation to these figures.

4. ACTCS does not disaggregate data on instances where weapons have been used in an assault. Individual incident reports would need to be individually reviewed which would unreasonably divert the resources of the Directorate to compile and quality assure.

5. In the event that staff members are injured during the course of their work, whether by assault or other, they are provided with a medical assessment and treatment options in every instance in accordance with occupational health and safety obligations.

ACT Policing—response levels
(Question No 2304)

Mrs Jones asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, upon notice, on 22 February 2019:

(1) What are the different levels of response classifications for ACT Policing.


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